The Newcastle Knights have pulled off a hard-fought 10-8 victory over the Wests Tigers in a wet and wild Friday night clash at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. 🔥 Match Highlights:🏉 Tigers struck first, with Jeral Skelton crossing in the 6th minute. Adam Doueihi nailed the conversion and
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A frantic search is underway after a driver was swept away in raging floodwaters on the NSW North Coast. Emergency crews rushed to Wild Cattle Creek Bridge, near Dorrigo, around 2:20 PM today (Friday, March 7, 2025), after reports a 4WD had been washed off the
A 40-year-old man has been charged following an investigation into traffic and firearm offences linked to an incident last month. Around 8 AM on Thursday, 13 February 2024, police attempted to stop a stolen blue Ford Falcon on The Bucketts Way at Booral. The vehicle had
A 22-year-old man is fighting for his life after being dropped off at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest on Thursday night. Emergency services were called to the Gateshead hospital around 7:50 PM after reports the man had “presented” with the
Cyclone Alfred is barreling toward southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, bringing with it not just destructive winds but a political storm that could determine the next election. Natural disasters test governments, and how the Albanese government responds to this crisis could decide its fate.
One Nation is set to unveil its candidate for the Hunter electorate at a special campaign launch event next month. The Hunter Candidate Launch will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Albion Hotel in Singleton. Attendees will have the chance to meet Senator
Police are seeking information after a group of teenagers, including one who claimed to be 14 years old, entered Maxi Save Maitland and threatened staff with a hammer. Witnesses report the suspect was accompanied by multiple other youths. Local businesses are urged to remain vigilant as
Cessnock District Rescue Squad was called in for an unusual rescue mission after a red-bellied black snake found itself in a sticky predicament. The reptile had become trapped on a glue-based rodent trap—devices designed for catching mice and rats but notorious for ensnaring unintended wildlife. After
Hunter Valley, NSW – A man in his 30s has been airlifted to hospital in serious condition following a motor vehicle accident at Castle Rock early Friday morning. At around 5:00 AM on February 28, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was deployed by NSW Ambulance to the
The Anderson family of Milbrodale, New South Wales, lost their home and all possessions to a devastating fire on the night of Saturday, March 1st, 2025. The blaze consumed their residence, leaving them with only the clothes they were wearing. Jo Anderson recounted the harrowing experience:
Authorities are urgently searching for 12-year-old Kyia, who was last seen leaving a home in Tenambit around 6:30 PM on Friday, 28 February 2025. Kyia was wearing a black shirt, black jumper, and black shorts when she disappeared. She is believed to be with two other
A 19-year-old P1 provisional motorcycle rider has had his licence suspended after being caught speeding at 178km/h on the Hunter Expressway. At 5:15 PM on February 27, Newcastle Highway Patrol officers were conducting speed enforcement at Buchanan when they detected the rider travelling east at nearly
The Great Beer Tax Scam: The Freeze Changes Nothing—You’re Still Paying You’ve probably been told, over and over, that it was created to curb alcohol abuse, to reduce violence, to make Australians healthier. That’s what the government says every time they raise it. It’s all for
Police are appealing for assistance in identifying a woman who may be from the Kurri Kurri area. Authorities have released images of the woman and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Members of the public with relevant details are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers
A dramatic seven-hour police pursuit across the Hunter region ended with a man’s arrest in Mendooran today, after officers fired shots at a vehicle that struck an officer. The chase began around 1 AM when Hunter Valley Highway Patrol attempted to stop a station wagon in
A police pursuit in the Hunter region ended with the deployment of road spikes and the arrest of a 24-year-old man this morning. At around 8:50 AM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Highway Patrol officers detected a vehicle allegedly exceeding the speed limit on Majors Lane,
Police have launched an investigation after a car crashed into the roof of a home in Port Macquarie overnight. Emergency services were called to Hindman Street around 9:30 PM on Tuesday (25 February) following reports that a vehicle had gone airborne, striking the house after crashing
In a move that epitomizes the self-serving nature of local politics, Maitland Council has voted to reduce its meetings from twice a month to a mere once monthly. This decision, championed by Mayor Philip Penfold, effectively means less work for the same taxpayer-funded paycheck—a sweet deal
At 7:27 PM last night, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 392 Muswellbrook and Pumper 208 responded to a house fire on Brook Street, Muswellbrook. Initial reports indicated the occupant had self-evacuated before re-entering the burning building—a dangerous action that put their life and emergency responders at
A man has been charged with attempted murder and assaulting police following an incident in Mayfield earlier this month. About 4.10pm on Saturday 15 February 2025, police were called to Hanbury Street, Mayfield, following a concern for welfare. Upon arrival at the scene, a man ran