NEWCASTLE | Scott Street is currently closed in both directions between Watt Street and Bolton Street due to a Police Operation. Newcastle Light Rail services are also currently suspended in both directions between Newcastle Interchange and Newcastle Beach. More to come
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Case Summary: A 45-year-old woman attended Maitland Police Station, where she allegedly became aggressive while intoxicated before coughing on an officer. Offender: 45-year-old Maitland Woman Crime and Charges: COVID-19, behave in offensive manner in/near public place Assault officer in execution of duty two counts of intimidate
Case Summary: A man faces serious jail time over an ugly rugby league brawl between Dora Creek and West Wallsend which has seen five players banned and one club kicked out of the competition. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District attended, however, those involved had dispersed
Earlier this morning at approximately 4am two sets of Structual Firefighting clothing were stolen from Toukley NSW Fire and Rescue “This equipment is contaminated with carcinogens which may cause cancer and other illnesses this is why it was bagged and ready to be sent off to
Tamika Weaver, mother of three is continuing to fight for life after sustaining serious injuries in a horrific crash two nights ago. In the early hours of Saturday September 26, Tamika was travelling home with what shethought was safe with her Fiancé in a MaxiTaxi.. When
Case Summary: A man wanted on an outstanding warrant has been charged with more than 20 offences after he was arrested in the state’s Hunter Region. Offender: 24 year-old man on parole Crime and Charges: Dishonestly obtain property by deception (x5) Drive conveyance taken without consent
Case Summary: A teenage driver has been charged in following a serious crash that left 11 people injured, including a mother of three children who remains in critical condition at Lake Macquarie. Offender: 17-year-old teenage driver Suffered serious injuries in the crash Victims The taxi driver,
Royal Australian Air Force fast jets will be conducting flying operations over Singleton Military Area from 28 September to 13 October 2020 as part of Exercise Black Dagger and Exercise Phoenix Black. The local community can expect to see F/A-18A/B aircraft from No 77 Squadron, Hawk
Case Summary: 3 people were injured when a car plunged off the cliff at Bar Beach yesterday where a 40-year-old woman was struck by the car, while her 18-month-old child narrowly avoided being hit. The driver suffered multiple injuries. Offender: 46-year-old woman from Wallsend Witnesses Reported
A small group of protesters gathered outside Maitland Council Chambers before last Tueday night’s council meeting was due to begin in an attempt to shirt front councillors and to show their disgust about a pending Development Application to build 130 tiny houses in Morpeth. Shortly after
Case Summary: Newcastle City Police arrested a man following a vehicle theft captured on CCTV Offender: 39-year-old man from Cooks Hill Offender was out on parole at the time. Crime and Charges: Theft of motor vehicle Possession of stolen goods Bail and Court Dates: The man
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued its first very high danger rating for the season for Friday the 25th of September. Although temperatures will be in the low 20’s, it’s the Afternoon winds which are expected to reach 80kmph to 90kmph which have Fire Authoritys
Rescue crews have performed and incredible rescue this morning after a car plunged off the cliff into the ocean at Bar Beach this morning. Two adults and baby have been rushed to John Hunter Hospital for treatment their condition is unknown at this stage. More to
Case Summary: Police have located Mr Weathersone safe and well at house in the Hunter overnight. Missing Person: Mr Weatherstone 47 -years- old Mr Weatherstone is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 190cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair, brown eyes and a moustache.
Case Summary: A woman has suffered a medical episode and died following a break and enter in Port Stephens. Offender: 47-year-old woman Crime and Charges: Aggravated break and enter Commit serious indictable offence. Bail and Court Dates: The offender was bailed refused. Appeared before Raymond Terrace
Wespac have informed local member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery that Wespac will close its New Lambton Branch in October 2020. This is a massive blow specially for the elderly in the community who rely on face to face banking services and cannot travel into Hamilton or
Thunderstorms have been lashing inland NSW are slowly making there way to the East Coast, its very likely that storms will develop over the Hunter in the next few hours. The BOM is due to give its next update at 12:15am but as you can see
A semi trailer has rolled over on the Hunter Expressway west bound just near the East Maitland exit Buchanan, Cessnock. Please avoid the area at this stage as there will be lengthy delays. Further details to come. BUCHANAN: The Hunter Expressway is closed in both directions
Two teens reported missing from the Lake Macquarie area have been located safe and well. Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District commenced inquiries into the whereabouts of the teenagers, both aged 14, after they were reported missing last week. Following extensive inquiries, the 14-year-old missing
FIRE Wollombi – 1845hrs Sat 19th Sept Local RFS crews are on scene at a small area of fire to the west of the Wollombi that can be seen from the village. Crews are working to quickly contain the fire and there is no property under