Local News: Gillieston Heights Unveils Winning Design for New Skate Park! In an overwhelming response, 90% of the community has voted in favor of concept one for the upcoming Gillieston Heights Skate Park. Designed by Trinity Skateparks, the ‘flow bowl’ style boasts a deep bowl end,
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Local News: Maitland Taste Festival Returns to The Levee Shared Zone! Mark your calendars for a gastronomic extravaganza as Maitland Taste, proudly sponsored by The Mutual Bank, makes its much-anticipated return to Central Maitland. From May 17 to May 19, 2024, food enthusiasts will converge upon
News Update: Detectives Reappeal for Information on Diver’s Disappearance – Strike Force Groove On the two-year anniversary of Brazilian diver Bruno Borges Martins’ tragic death, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad are renewing their appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of fellow diver,
LOCAL NEWS: TRAIDIES TOOLS STOLEN FROM LOCKED CANOPY Residents in the Fassifern area are urged to come forward with any information or dashcam footage regarding a theft that occurred on April 30th between 7:15 am and 2:00 pm at the Fassifern train station. A concerned citizen
Local News: Dan Repacholli shows his pecks for Mental Health Awareness In a bold move to support mental health initiatives, Dan Repacholli, Member for Hunter, made headlines by shedding his inhibitions – and his shirt Returning from an overseas trip, Repacholli participated in a daring ice
In a recent development, the two missing girls from Dungog, both aged 13, have been discovered safe and sound. The girls, who were last seen at a school on Eloiza Street, Dungog, on Tuesday morning, sparked a search effort by authorities from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police
Wallsend, Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Three teenagers have been formally charged in connection with an alleged carjacking incident that took place in Wallsend, located in the state’s Hunter Region. According to reports, the incident unfolded around 3:20 am on Saturday, May 4, 2024, when officers from
Urgent Appeal to Locate Missing Teen UPDATE: STILL MISSING Despite ongoing efforts, there’s been no sign of Brodie’s return home. New information has emerged revealing Brodie’s journey from Broadmeadow to Fassifern via coach, followed by a train trip to Sydney, disembarking at Epping. Contrary to initial
Breaking News: Tragic Fatal Crash Claims Life in Cooranbong In the early hours of Wednesday, May 8, 2024, a fatal single-vehicle crash rocked the Lake Macquarie area, leaving one man dead. Emergency services rushed to the scene on the Pacific Motorway at Cooranbong around 1:20am, responding
Newly surfaced footage captures a disturbing robbery at a Charlestown massage parlor last week. On April 30th at 5:55 PM, two unidentified individuals entered the Liyun Massage Parlor, inquiring about prices before one of them violently assaults the worker off-camera, seizing what appears to be a
In a daring display of courage and skill, volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Stephens successfully completed a marathon rescue mission amidst challenging conditions. Responding to a distress call early this morning, the crew navigated rough seas to assist a 9-10 meter sail catamaran that had lost
🚧 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES 🚧 Please be advised that the following roads are temporarily closed due to water over the road: – Old North Road, Rothbury at Black Creek– Richmond Vale Road, Richmond Vale– Lomas Lane, Nulkaba– Alkira Ave, Cessnock– Alpine Ave, Cessnock– Garland Rd, Cessnock–
In the early hours of this morning, emergency services, including Pumper 208 and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 392 Muswellbrook, swiftly responded to a reported fire incident at the Muswellbrook Anytime Gym. Upon arrival, responders discovered a significant blaze engulfing the illuminated electrical sign situated at
Yesterday in Boolaroo, a 45-year-old man was apprehended and charged in connection with an armed robbery incident. Allegedly wielding scissors, the individual entered a service station on Main Road around 1:10 pm on Sunday, May 5th, demanding money from a staff member before absconding with a
Breaking News Update: Power Outage Hits Several Areas An ongoing outage has struck multiple regions, including Bellbird, Bellbird Heights, Cessnock, Mount View, Pelton, Ellalong, Millfield, West Wallsend, and Pokolbin. Classified as minor, the outage has affected approximately 1737 customers. The outage, initially reported at 8:35 am,
In the early hours of Monday, May 6th, 2024, a 35-year-old man faced a barrage of charges following a harrowing encounter with law enforcement in Gateshead. Allegedly, the suspect engaged in a daring escapade, culminating in a collision with a police vehicle. At approximately 12:20 am,
Lake Macquarie Police have apprehended a man in connection with a series of alleged drug and firearms offenses, culminating in his appearance before the courts today. The investigation, spearheaded by the Lake Macquarie Proactive Crime Team, began in April 2024 following reports of a stealing incident.
Breaking News: Raptor Squad Incident in Maitland In the ongoing efforts of Strike Force Stranraer, Raptor Squad officers found themselves in a tense situation during an arrest in Maitland. The suspect, a 26-year-old man, was apprehended for alleged drug and firearm offenses. However, the encounter escalated
A collision involving two vehicles has occurred on the New England Highway at Allandale Road. The incident took place at 7:30 am this morning, impacting both directions of traffic. Emergency services are currently at the scene. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the area. Updates
Breaking News: Teenage Girl Charged with Murder in Lake Macquarie Tragedy In a tragic incident unfolding in Lake Macquarie, a teenage girl is set to appear in court today, facing charges of murder following the death of another young girl. The distressing event occurred yesterday at