A 28-year-old woman is set to appear in court today following her arrest for allegedly breaching bail conditions, as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal stabbing of a man in Newcastle late last year. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 17
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RUTHERFORD – Heartless thieves have stolen a 2017 grey Mazda B32 utility (DLS 80Y) from CPS Rutherford on Tuesday night, taking with it a precious necklace containing a child’s ashes. The devastated owner is pleading for the return of the sentimental item, which holds the remains
The Cessnock State Emergency Service (SES) has been overwhelmed with requests for assistance, receiving nearly a year’s worth of calls in just the first few weeks of 2025. A severe storm last night added to the pressure, generating around 40 new requests from local residents. Cessnock
Police have launched an investigation following an aggravated break and enter that left a man injured in Newcastle overnight. Emergency services were called to a hotel on Nelson Street, Wallsend, around 2:30 AM after reports that a group of men had forced entry into the business.
Police are investigating reports of gunfire in Elermore Vale early this morning. Around 4 AM, residents reported hearing two gunshots outside a home on Lake Road. Authorities responded to the scene, and while Lake Road has since been reopened, investigations remain ongoing. In a separate incident,
Former Cessnock Deputy Mayor John Moores has launched a stinging attack on current Cessnock Mayor Daniel Watton, accusing him of hypocrisy over his support for the Wollombi Road upgrade. The clash comes after the federal Labor government announced last week that it had allocated $22.1 million
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
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