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
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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
Detectives are ramping up their hunt for suspects in a suspected arson attack that gutted a council building in Lake Macquarie late last year. The dramatic blaze broke out at 3:50 AM on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at a property on Main Road, Speers Point, sending
Two teenagers have been charged following a fire at a school in West Kempsey on the NSW north coast. According to police, the incident occurred between 2:00 AM and 5:30 AM today when two boys, aged 13 and 14, allegedly broke into a school on Broughton
A man and woman from Muswellbrook are facing a combined total of 216 charges following an investigation into alleged fraudulent vehicle inspection practices. In early 2024, Muswellbrook Highway Patrol, with the assistance of Transport for NSW, launched an investigation into the suspected fraudulent issuance of vehicle
Authorities are appealing for assistance to locate 28-year-old Breanna, who was last seen in Gosford around 6 PM on Sunday, 29 December 2024. Breanna is known to frequent areas including Wyong, Lake Munmorah, Belmont, and Redhead. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact
Police Investigating Disturbing Late-Night Incident A beloved Cessnock local, known as the Hairy Scotsman, has revealed a harrowing late-night encounter outside his home, involving two youths armed with knives. In a statement shared on social media, the Hairy Scotsman described the unsettling incident that occurred outside
Emergency services are on the scene of a truck fire on Woodberry Road, Millers Forest. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and give way to responding emergency vehicles. Responding units include the NSW RFS Thornton Brigade and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 454 Tarro. Stay
A Sydney man has been charged after airport security allegedly uncovered firearm parts in his luggage during a routine screening at Sydney Airport. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) were alerted when a security officer monitoring x-ray equipment reportedly detected suspicious items in the man’s checked baggage.