A routine taxi fare allegedly turned violent in Newcastle this morning, with a woman now facing court after a shocking incident in the city’s inner suburbs. Emergency services were called to Denison Street, Hamilton, just after 9.20am on Monday following reports a taxi driver had...
A teenage boy has died following a crash in the state’s Hunter region. About 8:30pm yesterday (Sunday 15 February 2026), emergency services were called to Wollombi Road, Bishops Bridge (approximately 10km west of Maitland), following reports of a collision between a car and a push...
A 44-year-old man has been charged following an alleged act of malicious damage at the Gosford Courthouse on the NSW Central Coast. Police were called to the courthouse on Donnison Street about 7.40am on Thursday, 12 February 2026, after reports the building had been damaged...
Hamilton residents have slammed “porch pirates” after two brazen thieves stole parcels right off their James Street doorstep today. In a statement, the household called out the thieves directly: “If anyone recognizes these two, please let us know. We want our stuff back!” CCTV footage...
Police are urgently appealing for public help after a bold break and enter at a rural property in the Hunter Valley left firearms and thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment stolen. Officers from the Rural Crime Prevention Team (Hunter Valley Police District) say the offence...
A woman has been charged after police allegedly uncovered a large quantity of suspected stolen copper at a property in Tomago. About 4.50pm on Monday 9 February 2026, officers from Port Stephens–Hunter Police District attended a property on School Drive following reports of suspicious activity....
Emergency services are on the scene of a serious crash in the Hunter region this afternoon. Motorists are being urged to avoid the intersection of Green Street and Taree Avenue in Telarah, where a vehicle has crashed into a telegraph pole. The car is reportedly...
A new MHV NEWS poll has revealed a massive lead for One Nation candidate Stuart Bonds, with 82% of 415 local voters backing him over Labor’s Dan Repacholi, who trails at just 18%. The results reflect more than just candidate popularity—they signal deep frustration with...
Can You Help Find Aaron? Police Issue Late-Night Appeal After Sudden Disappearance Police are urgently trying to locate Aaron, 43, after he vanished under unexplained circumstances in the early hours of this morning. Aaron was last seen around 3am today (Monday, 9 February 2026) on...
Emergency services are responding to a structure fire on Luskintyre Road, Luskintyre, just west of Rutherford. NSW Rural Fire Service reports a chook shed is alight at Rowantide on Luskintyre Road. The incident was reported shortly before publication, with fire crews currently en route. A...
A man has been seriously injured following a motorcycle crash in the Hunter Valley on Saturday morning. At about 9.40am on Saturday, 6 February, NSW Ambulance tasked the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to a motorcycle accident at Giants Creek, east of Merriwa. The rescue helicopter met...
A 49-year-old Cessnock man has been charged by the NSW Child Abuse Squad in connection with child abuse. This marks the 22nd arrest by the squad so far in 2026. Details of the case remain limited at this stage, with further information expected to be...
Newcastle Lord Mayor Dr Ross Kerridge has announced he will retire from office, citing ongoing health challenges following cancer treatment. In a statement released today, Dr Kerridge said that while his treatment is progressing well, the side-effects remain significant and have made it impossible for...
A 44-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the state’s north. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Mailmans Track Road and Pine Creek Way at Valery about 3am on Sunday, 8 February 2026, after reports a motorcycle had crashed. Officers...
Let’s stop pretending. Dan Repacholi says “workers matter” — but here’s the truth he and the Labor-backed unions won’t say out loud. If you work in coal or energy and you’re a member of a Labor-backed union, then when your job disappears, look in the...
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 12-year-old boy missing from the Central Coast. Tallyn Cannon was last seen about 10pm on Friday, 6 February 2026, on Birdwood Drive at Blue Haven. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District were notified shortly after and...
Hunter Valley, NSW — Daisy Lane Gift, a small business located within Hunter Valley Gardens, was the victim of a burglary last night. According to the store, three individuals entered the premises outside of trading hours, causing damage to the doors and stealing numerous items....
One person has died following a crash involving a car and a semi-trailer on Nelson Bay Road at Anna Bay this afternoon. NBN News confirms the fatality after the collision, which occurred around 4:30pm near Frost Road. The crash has forced Nelson Bay Road to...
🚨 BREAKING: 🚨 Traffic chaos has erupted at Anna Bay following a serious crash involving a semi-trailer and a car on Nelson Bay Road. The incident occurred around 4:45pm on Friday, between Frost Road and Salamander Way, triggering heavy traffic conditions and a full road...
Friday, 6 February 2026 – 3:50 pm AEDT Residents in parts of the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Maitland, Cessnock, Gosford, and Wyong are on alert as severe thunderstorms sweep through the region. The Bureau of Meteorology reports a severe thunderstorm near Yengo National Park, northwest of...