Case Summary: Police seized drugs and cash after executing a search warrant at a home in Bonnells Bay Offender: 40-year-old man from Bonnells Bay Crime and Charges: Supply prohibited drug Goods in custody. Police will allege: About 1pm (Wednesday 28 October 2020), officers from Lake Macquarie
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The annual Australian Postie Bike GP is held in Cessnock NSW has been Covid cancelled in a move that has been labbeled as ludicrous by fans. There has not been a Covid Case in the Hunter in months and very few daily cases in NSW that
The Bureau of Meteorology have issued a warning for heavy rain and damaging winds for Newcastle and the Hunter. NSW SES are asking residents to prepare for localised flooding on local roads and drains.. During these sustained periods of wet weather, one of the key safety
Emergency Services responded to reports of a car yard fire overnight in Gateshead over 55 fire fighters attended from multiple fire stations across the Hunter. Crews worked through the night to bring the fire under control and the damage to building is extensive. More details to
The AstraZeneca vaccine trail will continue after a Brillizian volunteer has reportedly died, its unclear weather the volunteer was given the vaccine or the placeebo. However a Brillizian newspaper is reporting the volunteer was given the placeebo but could not sight a source. The regulator said
Ausgrid have advised there is a power outage in Beresfield and Tarro. Crews are working in very wet condition to reconnect power. Estimated time for restoration is 11pm
Case Summary: A 26-year-old Cessnock man is in custody after police allegedly located and seized a number of items suspected to be stolen, including a helmet, assorted bank cards, power tools, a physio bag, 22 cannabis plants and a firework at a home near Cessnock Offender:
On Thursday 22/10/20 Police were called to assist teachers at Tomaree High School after a violent altercation between students. The YP who were known to each other had argued in prior weeks and as a result an older sibling has become involved. A 14 year old
Muswellbrook Olympic Park has been broken into and vanalised causing thousands of damage to the canteen, it appears only a few cans of soft drink were stolen in the attack on the clubs canteen. No matter what code or club you support, NO junior sporting club
A woman was airlifted to hospital after a serious crash at Lake Macquarie this morning. About 6.15am (Wednesday 21 October 2020), emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway at Morisset, following reports a Toyota Hi-Ace van had left the roadway and crashed. We were
Case Summary: Investigators were told the girls were walking along Frederick Street with two other friends when they were approached by the men, who made threats toward the group before allegedly sexually touching the girls and then allegedly sexually assaulting them on Friday 2 October 2020.
Restrictions for religious gatherings and gyms will be eased under relaxed COVID-19 safety rules announced today. From Friday 23 October: Religious gatherings/places of worship (excluding weddings and funerals) can have up to 300 people, subject to a COVID-19 safety plan and attendees providing contact details. Singing
Nicole Mason and Joshua Knight have both been arrested and charged with murder following the suspicious death of 43-year-old New Zealand man, Ian Pullen, two years ago in the Hunter region.
A five-year-old girl and her 6-week-old sister were among three people seriously injured in a crash at Lake Macquarie overnight. About 9.15pm (Monday 19 October 2020), emergency services were called to Bareki Road near Eleebana Road, Eleebana, following reports of a head-on crash involving two cars.
Cessnock Road is closed westbound approaching Grafton Street due to a two-car crash. You can use Grafton Street, Melbourne Street and Orange Street in both directions instead. More details to come
The South African Springboks have pulled out of the upcoming rugby championship in Australia because of the ongoing covid has forced Rugby Australia to rescheduled games to be held at Hunter Stadium. Hunter Stadium was set to host a double header on November 28 between the
Case Summary: Two people will face court today charged over the alleged detainment and assault of a woman in the state’s Lake Macquarie region. Offenders: a 37-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested at Box Place, Gateshead and taken to Belmont Police Station. Police will
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the world is counting on a Covid-19 vaccine, which is being developed at warp speed. The vaccine is being hailed as the golden ticket for the world return to normal. The big question is will it be safe? As the pandemic
A man has been charged with murder following the suspicious death of 43-year-old New Zealand man, Ian Pullen, two years ago in the Hunter region. Just after 5.30am on Saturday 29 September 2018, emergency services were called to Carrington Street, Glenridding, after a man’s body was
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a missing boy from the Hunter region. Connor Fitzsimmons, aged 12, was last seen leaving a home and riding his scooter on Kookaburra Street, Woodberry, about 11.10am yesterday (Monday 12 October 2020). Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District