Ausgrid has confirmed a whopping 52 unplanned outages across its network tonight, leaving 19,479 homes and businesses in the dark as thunderstorms rumble across the Central Coast and Hunter regions. While tonight’s storm may not match the ferocity of last week’s destructive weather, it’s another stark
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A high-speed police pursuit in Gunnedah this morning has ended in absolute heartbreak after three teens in a stolen vehicle allegedly mowed down an innocent motorcyclist, leaving him dead at the scene. The chaos erupted around 7:15 AM when Traffic and Highway Patrol officers attempted to
Every year, Australia Day ignites passionate debates about its meaning, its date, and its inclusivity. While some see January 26 as a day of national pride, for others—particularly Indigenous Australians—it is a day of mourning that marks the beginning of British colonization and the long-lasting consequences
A devastating house fire in Medowie has claimed the life of a 62-year-old man. The blaze erupted around 2:30 PM this afternoon, engulfing the property in flames. Firefighters from Raymond Terrace RFS and several other RFS and Fire & Rescue NSW crews rushed to the scene
In a terrifying turn of events, a man was shot in the neck in Newcastle, sparking a dramatic police investigation that led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man armed with a loaded firearm and other weapons. The chaos unfolded early Friday morning (24 January 2025)
Cessnock, Dungog, Singleton, and the Upper Hunter councils are among nine local government areas officially declared natural disaster zones after devastating storms wreaked havoc across New South Wales The storms, marked by intense winds and heavy rainfall and thousands of lightning strikes, caused widespread destruction, uprooting
NSW School Term Dates for 2025 Announced The New South Wales Department of Education has released the official school term and holiday dates for 2025. These dates will help families plan their year around the academic schedule for both the Eastern and Western divisions. 2025 NSW
Federal MP Dan Repacholi turned heads this morning at the Lake Macquarie West Wallsend Swim Centre, where he hosted an impromptu mobile office session. Sporting black-and-white striped swimming shorts (or were they maroon and white?), Repacholi looked every bit the part of a relaxed, approachable politician
A devastating tragedy has struck the central north of New South Wales, as a four-month-old baby boy tragically passed away after being rushed to John Hunter Hospital. On Tuesday, January 21, the child was first taken to Gunnedah Hospital with severe injuries. He was then transferred
Cessnock VRA volunteers faced a chaotic night yesterday, responding to two shocking car crashes that left one man trapped and rushed to hospital. SUV FLIPS AT RICHMOND VALEThe first call came in at 5:14 PM when a utility flipped onto its roof on Whitebridge Road, Richmond
Authorities are on high alert as Hussein Chamas, 35, remains at large after using falsified bail documents to leave a rehabilitation centre in Swan Bay, NSW, despite being under strict court orders. Chamas, who faces drug trafficking and firearms charges as part of the AFP’s Operation
Woman Granted Conditional Bail Following Drug and Cash Seizure in NewcastleTuesday, 21 January 2025 Sarsha Lee Black, 41, has been granted conditional bail after being charged with multiple offenses following a vehicle stop in Mayfield, Newcastle. On Monday afternoon, 20 January 2025, officers from the Newcastle
A 23-year-old man has been charged following a police pursuit and the discovery of weapons in Merewether this afternoon. Around 2:30 PM, officers from the Lake Macquarie Police District were patrolling the Merewether area when they attempted to stop an Audi allegedly traveling at high speed.
Emergency services are on scene at an ammonia truck accident on Mitchell Line Road. The area has been cordoned off, and traffic diversions are in place for safety reasons. Residents and motorists are urged to avoid the area as crews work to manage the situation and
An accident has occurred on the Golden Highway at Whittingham, leading to a complete closure of the highway in both directions. Significant traffic delays are being reported, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Diversions in place: Stay tuned for further updates. This incident is
A coordinated flood rescue operation at Young’s Road, Limpinwood, has been temporarily suspended after crews located a vehicle swept away by flash floodwaters but were unable to find its driver. On Saturday evening, 18 January 2025, the Tweed District Rescue Squad – VRA Rescue NSW responded
A man has been charged following an alleged carjacking in Coffs Harbour yesterday, during which a child was inside the vehicle. At approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday, 18 January 2025, police were called to Tiffany Close after reports of a car being stolen. According to police,
At approximately 10:45 AM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 484 Wallsend responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash on Bulkara Street, Wallsend. On arrival, crews found a Toyota 4×4 on its side. The driver had managed to extract himself from
A man has died after being pulled from the water at a beach on the state’s Central Coast. About 6.20pm yesterday (Tuesday 14 January 2025), emergency services responded to reports that members of the public were performing CPR on a man who had been removed from
Location: Newcastle Link Road, Wallsend, NSW 2287Time: 5 minutes agoType: Grass Fire The NSW Rural Fire Service has reported a grass fire on Newcastle Link Road in Wallsend. Authorities advise that there is no immediate danger to the public. However, residents and commuters are urged to