BHP have announced from the 1 March 2023 that they will drop all Covid-19 vaccine mandates for all employees and visitors to BHP site. We have taken into account all feedback received during the consultationperiod. After careful consideration of the COVID-19 risk profile, the information received
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About 2:00pm on Sunday 12th February 2023, Wallsend Fire and Rescue and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 377 Minmi were called to the Newcastle Link Road in Wallsend after numerous reports of a bush fire. Upon arrival crews extinguished the fire which had spread about 20
A Port Stephens resident has been left shocked by a letter left by a neighbor. The angry neighbor left a note saying “Dog Cruelity Award You Win” and yes the spelling on the note is incorrect, but that’s not the only thing wrong with the note.
A NSW Police civilian employee has been charged with mid-range drink driving after being stopped for allegedly speeding on the Central Coast yesterday. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Highway Patrol were conducting speed enforcement duties on the Pacific Highway at Ourimbah, when they detected a Kia
Banks across regional Australia are closing their branches at a faster rate than anywhere in the world. 96 bank branches closed down in NSW in 2022 according to data from from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). Today Sentator Gerld Rennick has announced that there will
NSW Telco Authority has delivered 300 new and enhanced radio communications sites across the state to expand the Public Safety Network (PSN) under the NSW Government’s $1.4 billion Critical Communications Enhancement Program (CCEP). This expansion includes a new radio communications site at Cooks Hill in Newcastle.
Premier Dominic Perrottet visits Dungog, he joined Mayor John Connors and Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell, to announce local grants from the Stronger Country Communities Fund. 👉$248k for a new studio at the showground for Dungog Community Radio👉 $441k for an amenities block at Dungog Showground
A driver of a blue Toyota Hilux has passed out behind the wheel, whilst attempting to purchase breakfast in the drive thru of the Broadmeadow McDonald’s. Around 3:10am Thursday officers were called to the McDonald’s on Lambton Rd, upon arrival found the blue Toyota Hilux stationary
Cessnock residents have awoken to an unexpected sight this morning when a Hunter Valley hot air balloon has made what looks to be an an awkward landing at a soccer oval in South Cessnock. From the picture above, you can see just how close this balloon
The Nationals candidate for Cessnock, Ash Barnham, has announced 27 new nurses and midwives, who’ll be joining the lower hunter sector this year. This will improve local health services and deliver the care your family deserves. The work that nurses and midwives do in Cessnock and
Two people, a man and a woman believed to be in their forties have been pulled from water unconscious at Frazer Beach on the Central Coast. Members of the public and NSW paramedics attempted CPR, but unfortunately both the man and woman died at the scene.
Four people have been arrested following an alleged assault in Newcastle West yesterday. About 3.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 7 February 2023), an officer attached to the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command saw a group fighting on Hunter Street, Newcastle West. The officer intervened with more police from
SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION – MARYLAND Crash Investigators are currently on-scene at a serious motor vehicle collision on Minmi Road at Maryland. Diversions are currently in place between Summerhill Road roundabout (outside the Waste Management Centre) and Bottlebrush Blvd with traffic being diverted through Maryland Drive.
A multi-agency response is underway after a radioactive densometer was located in a burnt out vehicle on King Street. Hazardous materials firefighters have set up an exclusion zone and all persons in the area have been evacuated for safety reasons. Avoid the area. More information to
Cyber experts are warning that Chinese-made cars are spying on the vehicle owners and possibly sending data back to China. New, modern smart cars are tracking your every drive, including where you go, where you live, where you eat and even who you are calling and
A man will appear in court today charged with manslaughter following an investigation into a fatal crash in the Hunter Region last year. Just before 11am on Saturday 1 October 2022, emergency services were called to Flaggs Road, Merriwa, following reports a Toyota Prado had lost
About 1am on Friday (3 February 2023), a man has allegedly assaulted another man on a bus on Glebe Road, Hamilton South, causing serious facial injuries. Police located and arrested a 42-year-old man a short distance away. He was taken to Newcastle Police Station where he
A serving police officer has been charged with domestic violence related offences. About 2.30pm (Sunday 5 February 2023), officers attached to Northern Region commenced an investigation into reports of an allegedly domestic-related incident between a man and woman in Singleton yesterday (Saturday 4 February 2023). Following
The Maitland Animal management facility is currently overflowing with unclaimed stray animals and needs your help to find their owners of these adorable animals. Impound 1107 30/1/23 Black and Grey Kelpie x unmicrochipped found at Rutherford.This boy was initially reported as being found in Peter Street
A critical incident investigation has been launched after a woman was injured in Newcastle today. About 6.20am (Sunday 5 February 2023), police were called to Shortland Esplande, Newcastle, following reports a woman was on a balcony. Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and attempted