Parliamentary Outcry: Hunter Valley Bus Crash Victims Denied Justice as Charges Downgraded In a startling revelation, the Newcastle local court witnessed driver Brett Button pleading guilty to a staggering 35 charges, including 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death. However, the decision to withdraw and dismiss
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Tragic Workplace Fatality in Newcastle: Man Dies After Falling from Power Pole A devastating workplace incident has occurred in Newcastle earlier this week, resulting in the loss of a man’s life. The incident took place when the individual fell from a power pole in the vicinity
$1M Cannabis Seized in Hydro House Raid – Man Charged Following a months-long investigation into illegal drug cultivation, law enforcement officers from the Hunter Valley Police District executed a search warrant at a residence in Midanga Avenue, Muswellbrook. The raid, conducted yesterday morning, uncovered a highly
Breaking News: Missing Child Alert Authorities are seeking assistance in locating Sophie Fletcher, a 12-year-old girl, who was last spotted departing Newcastle Interchange on a bus bound for the Nelson Bay region at approximately 1:40 pm on Monday, May 13th, 2024. Sophie was last observed sporting
Breaking News: According to NSW Ambulance, one individual has been transported to John Hunter Hospital with multiple injuries. The 50-year-old driver reportedly collided with the rear of the bus and is suffering from injuries to the wrist, shoulder, and possible spinal injury Emergency crews are currently
NEWS UPDATE: MISSING PERSON ALERT Newcastle City Police urgently seek community aid in finding 58-year-old Trevor JOHNSON, who vanished approximately a week ago. Known to frequent Waratah, Mayfield, and Gloucester areas, JOHNSON is described as having a thin build, Caucasian appearance, fair complexion, grey hair, and
Breaking News: 20-Year-Old Identified as Driver in Fatal West Wallsend Crash In a tragic incident early this morning, a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred at Lake Macquarie, West Wallsend. The driver, a 20-year-old man, lost his life in the accident. Emergency services responded to the scene on
Breaking News: Truck Fire Engulfs M1 at Warnervale Emergency services are at the scene of a blazing truck fire on the southbound lanes of the M1 near the Sparks Road on-ramp. Two out of three lanes heading south are currently closed as responders work to contain
George Both Drive is open after a Fatal Crash in the early hours of the morning. Breaking News: Fatal Crash at West Wallsend Claims Driver’s Life Emergency services are currently on scence to a tragic incident at West Wallsend, where a fatal crash has occurred. Reports
Local News Update: Vandalism at Green Point Reserve Sparks Public Appeal The Lake Macquarie Police District has launched a public appeal for assistance following a spate of deliberate vandalism incidents at Green Point Reserve, Belmont, in recent weeks. Throughout May, unregistered trail bikes have wreaked havoc,
Breaking News: Teen Charged After Allegedly Ramming Police Vehicle in Lake Macquarie In an early morning incident, a teenager has been apprehended and is set to face court after a police car was reportedly rammed in Lake Macquarie. The event occurred around 2:30 am on Oxford
Breaking News Update: Emergency Response Teams Prepare for Aircraft Emergency Landing at Williamtown Airport Emergency services are on high alert as an aircraft is expected to make an emergency belly-down landing at Williamstown Airport. The aircraft is currently in the process of circling to expend fuel
Breaking News Update: Teenager Brielle Reported Missing Authorities are issuing an urgent appeal for information regarding the disappearance of Brielle, a 15-year-old girl. Brielle was last seen in Gillieston Heights at approximately 6:20 pm yesterday, May 11, 2024. Described as Caucasian, Brielle stands between 130cm to
Breaking News Update: Dunolly Bridge Closure in Singleton Residents of Singleton are advised that the Dunolly Bridge is presently closed due to an ongoing police operation. While traffic on the New England Highway remains unaffected, heightened emergency vehicle activity is anticipated in the vicinity. For safety
Headline Date: Sunday, 12 May 2024 Location: Lake Macquarie, Australia In a tragic incident last month, an unlicensed teenage driver has been formally charged following a fatal crash in Lake Macquarie. The collision, which occurred on Freemans Drive, Cooranbong, resulted in the death of an 18-year-old
Breaking News: Warragamba Dam Spills Amidst Sydney’s Heavy Rainfall In a significant development, Warragamba Dam, a vital reservoir supplying water to Sydney, commenced spilling at 7:30 am today due to continuous rainfall across the region. Authorities urge residents downstream to exercise caution, avoiding fast-flowing or deep
Local News: Authorities are urgently seeking information regarding the disappearance of Sara Foxall, who was last seen in the early hours of Friday, May 10th, 2024, in Waratah. Sara, aged 32, is described as Torres Strait Islander, with red dyed hair and an average build. She
Breaking News Update: Emergency Response Underway at Stockton Beach The patient to be driven to Williamtown Airport, where they will be flown to the Royal North Shore Hospital Emergency services have mobilized to Stockton Beach in response to a serious quad bike incident. Initial reports indicate
Breaking News Update: Vehicle Overturned in Two-Vehicle Collision on Wangi Rd At approximately 1:30 pm this afternoon, a two-vehicle collision occurred on Wangi Rd near Toronto, resulting in one vehicle being left on its side. Fortunately, all individuals involved were able to self-evacuate from the vehicles.
In a recent development, a 23-year-old man has been granted strict conditional bail and is scheduled to appear at Newcastle Local Court later this month. The man was arrested following an alleged incident at the University of Newcastle’s city campus on Monday, April 29, 2024. Reports