Newcastle was one of 60 applications for fireworks exceptions that were approved by the NSWRFS and NSW FIRE AND RESCUE. The total number of applications was around 6000. Newcastle Council CEO Jermery Bath said “I don’t think there would be a single person anywhere in NSW,
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Crews are responding to a flare-up of the Crumps complex fire on Wollombi Rd near Millfield. If you are in the area please stay up to date with the latest information from the RFS and Fires Near Me App Other Hunter Crews on Standby for the
Wollombi Fireworks display has been cancelled due to extreme weather, but the party will continue with live music and entertainment. Please continue to support the locals at Wollombi as the towns tourism has been devastated by the ongoing bushfires in NSW. Fundraising for RFS will still
An 18-year-old man from Warratah will face court today for 5 charges of Malicious Damage, police will allege that he set fire to cars and bins over a 7 day period in separate locations. About 9.15pm on Thursday 12 December 2019, police attended a dance studio
Parramatta City Council has cancelled it’s NYE Fireworks just hours before the big show and despite those saying it can’t be done because fireworks have already been paid for. Parramatta has also donated $10,000 to NSWRFS. Parramatta City Council has cited that it’s to dangerous to
Rural fire service confirms another firefighter has died and 2 more injured in a truck roll over working on the Green Valley Fire east of Albury. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) confirms that a NSW RFS volunteer firefighter has died this evening near Jingellic.
An important message from Maitland City Council Unfortunately due to the current and forecast weather conditions, the planned 9.00pm New Year’s Eve Fireworks display in Maitland has been cancelled. We had hoped that we might be able to proceed, but following a meeting with representatives from
Police have setup a crime scene investigating a deliberately lit fire at Bellbird around 3:20pm this afternoon Fire Crews quickly responded and put the fire out before it could spread.
Cessnock Police attended a Cessnock home on Carol Avenue this morning on an unrelated matter, whilst there they allegedly discovered an explosive device. The road was closed and a 50 Meter exclusion was setup until the device could be removed safely. Details are sketchy as in
PUTTY RD will remain road closed between Milbrodale and Long Weeny Creek (Greygums Cafe) until further notice due to firefighting operations, falling trees and other hazards. 📸 from Vacy Brigade
Search resumes this morning for two missing Fisherman aged 70 and 37 who did not return from their fishing trip yesterday. About 6am (Sunday 29 December 2019), the two left the Jetty Boat Ramp on Jordan Esplanade, in a five-metre runabout and were headed towards Sawtell
Yesterday fire crews were deployed to Ridgeview estate in the Hunter Valley after reports of a large shed on fire, upon arrival the shed was engulfed in flames. Family and staff were able save some equipment, surrounding structures and bush before firefighters could arrive and take
UPDATE ***** ALL FIREWORK DISPLAYS ON HOLD UNTIL NSWRFS and NSW FIRE AND RESCUE APPROVE EXEMPTION REQUESTS. ALL OTHER NYE ACTIVITIES AT VENUES ARE GOING AHEAD REGAURDLESS OF FIREWORKS MOST VENUES WILL BE RAISING MONEY TO SUPPORT FIRE SERVICES AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST EVERYTHING IN
A cheeky cow trying to get an extra feed of hay got its head stuck in the metal feeder, Cessnock District Rescue Squad attended the scene to free the stuck cow. Cessnock District Rescue Squad issued the following statement. A cow had managed to get its
Fire crews are responding to reports of a structure fire on Sweetwater Rd beford the fire is confirmed to be at the Ridgeview Estate we are unclear which building is on fire at this stage, The Estate has cottages, restaurant and cellar door as well as
Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a business in Raymond Terrace. About 7.10pm (Friday 27 December 2019), a man entered a petrol station on Adelaide Street and approached the counter. The man asked for a pack of cigarettes before allegedly threatening the male staff
Crews are responding to a new fire burning on Yango Creek Rd Laguna. The size of the fire is unknown at this stage. Stay tuned for more info.
The annual NYE party at the Wollombi Tavern will continue go ahead to spite extream fire conditions forecast for NYE and recent fires in the area. Usually, the event organizers pass around buckets for donations to offset the cost of the fireworks display but this year
The fire was a small scrub fire of approximately 20mx20m in size. It was attended by Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Rural Fire Service, and reported as out last night. Crews are currently working on a smalthel fire on Cessnock Rd Neath crews believe they