West Wallsend, September 9, 2023 – A serious collision involving a car and a bicycle has led to the closure of the M1 Pacific Motorway off-ramp at George Booth Drive. The incident occurred at 7:59 am today and was last checked at 8:18 am. The impact
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A body has been located following a house fire at Lake Munmorah this morning. About 10.25am (Friday 8 September 2023), emergency services were called to Clarence Street, following reports of a house fire. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District arrived to find a house well alight.
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 Authorities are currently responding to a car accident on Glebe Road in Adamstown, near the Adamstown rail crossing. Traffic diversions are in place, and drivers are strongly encouraged to steer clear of this area due to the railway gates being impassable.
Two men have been charged and firearms seized following a search warrant at a property near Maitland yesterday. Earlier this month, officers attached to the Port Stephens-Hunter Proactive Crime Team commenced an investigation relating to firearms and the supply of drugs in the Maitland area. Following
City of Newcastle has commenced work at Foreshore Park to prepare for the future construction of Newcastle’s largest children’s playground. The Livvi’s Place inclusive regional playground and waterplay area form the centrepiece of City of Newcastle’s Harbour Foreshore Masterplan, which is designed to create new connections
Cessnock City Council is gearing up for the 2024 local government elections by proposing significant adjustments to its ward boundaries. As the population continues to grow, the council aims to maintain fairness and balance among its four wards, ensuring that no ward has an elector number
It has come to light that over $1.46 billion designated for projects in regional New South Wales (NSW) was diverted to cover cost overruns in metropolitan areas during the previous administration led by the Liberal and National parties. The government-managed fund, Restart NSW, which is mandated
COMMUNITY, SPORTING & ENVIRONMENT GRANTS– Applications Open 🌟 Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity! If you have a project in mind that could benefit the community’s social, cultural, sporting, or environmental life. Applications are open until 15 September. 🤝 Community groups are invited to apply
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted during a home invasion at Thornton last night. About 10.25pm yesterday (Monday 4 September 2023), emergency services were called to a home on Railway Avenue, Thornton, following reports of a home invasion. Police were told six
“Monster Thrillmasters Live: Unleash the Adrenaline! Prepare for a heart-pounding spectacle like no other! Join us on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Blomfield Street, South Maitland, NSW 2320, for a night of unparalleled excitement. Monster Trucks will unleash chaos in an action-packed extravaganza suitable for the
Former Newcastle Knights promising talent, Lui Matalio Dylan (Dee) Tiaaleaiga, aged 30, has sadly passed away after being discovered unresponsive in his prison cell at the Maryborough Correctional Centre this week. Queensland Ambulance Service transported him to the hospital on Wednesday, where he was subsequently pronounced
In a disturbing incident that unfolded this morning in the Port Stephens-Hunter region, a man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a police officer. The incident occurred around 8:25 am on Friday, September 1, 2023, when the police responded to a concern for welfare report at
In a significant development, a 38-year-old man has been apprehended and charged after a thorough investigation into a string of break-ins spanning the Hunter Region over the past three months. In July of 2023, law enforcement authorities launched “Strike Force Cared,” spearheaded by the Port Stephens-Hunter
Detectives have charged a volunteer firefighter over several alleged deliberately-lit bushfires in the Hunter region. Earlier this month, Arson Unit detectives from the State Crime Command’s Financial Crimes Squad established Strike Force Glenarvon to investigate a number of suspicious bushfires in the Hunter Valley. Following extensive
The residents of Cessnock are seething with anger at the Cessnock City Council, following allegations that seats were removed from the gallery of last night’s extraordinary meeting only allowing 42 people into the meeting, leaving around another 30 to 40 people out in the cold watching
Facebook has taken the decisive step of suspending an Australian fact-checking endeavor, RMIT Factlab, from its content oversight duties on the platform. This bold move comes in the wake of a comprehensive investigation by Sky News Australia, which uncovered a foreign-funded campaign aimed at influencing the
In a significant development for the local community, an application has been submitted to the Maitland City Council for the construction of a cutting-edge medical precinct with an estimated budget of $14 million. The proposed site for this state-of-the-art facility is 395 Metford Road, strategically chosen
Lake Macquarie Police District urgently seeks your help in solving a concerning incident. On the night of Tuesday, August 22, 2023, two wheels were stolen from a Community Fire Unit trailer parked on Scenic Drive, Caves Beach. These trailers are a vital lifeline for residents in
In a recent incident on the Hunter Expressway near Loxford, a car towing a trailer has been involved in a severe crash, resulting in heavy traffic conditions. This incident unfolded just past Old Maitland Road, with the event commencing at approximately 1:20 pm today. As of
Defence Minister Richard Marles finds himself under intense scrutiny following revelations of his extravagant use of a VIP jet to attend the Matildas World Cup semi-final. The public’s anger is mounting as they label this expenditure as reckless and entirely unrelated to his parliamentary duties. Marles’