A New South Wales man has tragically died after contracting the rare but deadly lyssavirus, believed to have been transmitted through a bat bite. The man, aged in his 60s, was bitten or scratched by a bat in mid-May and developed symptoms several weeks later. NSW
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13-year-old Will Wiggins from Paxton is making headlines on the dirt track in Gunnedah — and he didn’t just show up, he dominated. Will has officially been crowned the NSW Junior Dirt Track Champion in the fiercely competitive 12–16 year old, 85cc class, proving he’s one
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate 48-year-old Alexander Tumiotto, who has vanished from the Newcastle area under concerning circumstances. Alexander was last seen on Tighes Terrace in Tighes Hill around 1:30pm on Monday, June 30, 2025. After several days without contact, concerned family
A high-stakes police pursuit through Lake Macquarie ended in dramatic fashion yesterday, with two men arrested after allegedly crashing through bollards and fleeing on foot into bushland near the Fernleigh Walking Track. The chaos unfolded around 2:55pm on Wednesday, when police attempted to stop an SUV
Thousands of residents across the Hunter are waking up without electricity this morning as wild wind and heavy rain continue to lash the region. More than 5,000 homes and businesses remain without power after overnight storms brought down trees, trampolines, and outdoor furniture, damaging power lines
A dramatic incident has unfolded at Dora Creek this evening after both a passenger train and a freight train collided with a fallen tree on the tracks — at the same time. Emergency services responded swiftly, and 60 passengers were safely evacuated from the passenger train.
An emergency evacuation order has been issued for North Entrance as dangerous coastal erosion threatens homes and infrastructure. Authorities are urging all residents and visitors in the area to leave immediately for their safety. The erosion is rapidly worsening and poses a serious risk to life
The man accused of causing a deadly burnout crash in the Hunter Valley that killed a 53-year-old onlooker and injured two women has been formally named as Lucas Dorn. Dorn, 22, appeared in custody before Magistrate Brennan at Parramatta Local Court on Monday, June 30, where
A shocking case of alleged arson has rocked the quiet suburb of Hamilton, with a woman now behind bars after a fire tore through a local massage clinic — and left a 63-year-old woman gasping for air inside! Emergency services rushed to the scene just after
Wallsend Fire and Rescue NSW has issued an urgent warning for Newcastle and surrounding suburbs as a major storm system moves in from late Monday into Tu0esday. Expected Impacts: 🌬️ Damaging winds up to 150km/h🌧️ Torrential rainfall exceeding 300mm🌊 Flash flooding across low-lying areas This is
A night of reckless driving has ended in tragedy and criminal charges in the Hunter Valley, after a man was killed and two women injured when a burnout stunt spiraled out of control. Just after midnight Sunday (June 29), police rushed to a fire trail off
A deadly night in the Hunter Valley has sparked a manhunt after a wild burnout ended in tragedy — and a mysterious car fire. Just after midnight on Sunday, June 29, police rushed to a fire trail off Haul Road near Stockrington, southeast of Kurri Kurri,
Newcastle residents can celebrate after the New South Wales state government announced plans to preserve the majority of the bushland parcel at 505 Minmi Road, a vital part of Newcastle’s green corridor connecting the Sugarloaf ranges to the Hunter coastline. Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Dr Ross
So here’s a question worth asking: what happens when you charge headfirst into a protest outside a defense-linked facility, refuse police orders, and then resist arrest? According to the media and the Greens, you’re a hero. But to the rest of us? Maybe it’s just a
The Hunter Valley is in the direct firing line of a monster East Coast low, and new Weatherzone modeling shows just how intense and dangerous this system could become. 🌧️ Rainfall totals could exceed 100mm💨 Winds stronger than 90km/h🌊 Dangerous surf, beach erosion, and coastal flooding⚠️
The City of Newcastle is in shock after the sudden and tragic passing of Councillor Sinead Francis-Coan on Monday morning. At just 40 years old, Sinead’s life was cut short in what her devastated family describes as an “unexpected and heartbreaking loss.” A fierce advocate for
Do YOU recognise these masked men? 🥷🥷 Hunter Valley Police are on the hunt after two armed men stormed the Broke Village Store just after 8:20pm on Friday, June 20th. Armed with machetes, the would-be robbers terrified staff and locals, but fled empty-handed after their botched
A dramatic rescue unfolded yesterday afternoon after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in remote bushland between Kitchener and Kearsley. At 1:08 PM, Cessnock VRA Rescue was called in to assist NSW Ambulance with reports of an injured rider in difficult terrain. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was
A man has been left with life-threatening injuries following a shocking incident on a rural property in Pokolbin yesterday afternoon, sparking a huge multi-agency emergency response. At 3:28pm, Cessnock VRA was activated alongside NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, and
A quiet morning in the Hunter region erupted into violence after a man was allegedly stabbed following a car crash near Cessnock. Just after 4:40am today (Thursday, 19 June 2025), a 40-year-old man turned up at Cessnock Police Station with stab wounds, sparking an urgent police