A young boy has been rushed to hospital after a terrifying accident on the Mid North Coast. Around 3:45pm on Wednesday 28 January, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Hat Head, north of Kempsey. The 9-year-old suffered serious lower leg injuries...
A fast-moving bush fire is raging between Oyster Cove and Medowie, about 25km north-east of Newcastle. Strong easterly winds are pushing the flames west toward James Road, Medowie. If you’re between James Road and Coachwood Drive, or near Moffats Swamp, and aren’t fully prepared, leave...
Tahj Chate, 13, has gone missing in Blackalls Park. He was last seen around 7am on Monday 26 January on Charles Street. Time is critical – if you see him or know anything, call Lake Macquarie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Let’s...
A teenage male has been airlifted to hospital following a workplace accident in Nelson Bay on Wednesday morning. About 9.00am on Wednesday, 28 January, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to an industrial site after reports a young worker had sustained burn...
Mobile phone outages are expected to hit Maitland residents over the next week, with Telstra confirming major disruptions while upgrading a local mobile tower. Customers could be left without reliable service on 29–30 January (7am–7pm) and again from 2–6 February — all day, every day....
Emergency crews were called this afternoon to rescue a horse that had fallen into a septic tank. Quick-thinking neighbours heard the commotion, alerted the horse’s owner, and called for help, enabling a rapid response. Fire and rescue personnel worked alongside the NSW Rural Fire Service...
Investigation Underway After Five Police Vehicles Targeted by Projectiles – Central Coast Police are investigating an incident in which five police vehicles were damaged by projectiles thrown by riders on illegal e-bikes and dirt bikes on the Central Coast. The incident occurred around 1:10 pm on...
Here’s your fully integrated Tucker Carlson–style monologue, now with heterodox science quotes woven in cleanly and persuasively: You’ve probably heard it a thousand times by now:“Heatwaves are getting hotter. Heatwaves are getting longer. This is climate change, and it’s terrifying.” That’s what they tell you....
A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Mount Vincent in the Hunter region. Emergency services were called to Sandy Creek Road shortly after 8:30 am on Sunday, after reports that a motorcycle had left the road and collided with a tree. NSW Ambulance paramedics...
A 43-year-old man who went missing while walking in Watagans State Forest has been located, with emergency services now undertaking a difficult rescue operation in the Lake Macquarie region. Police were earlier notified after Aaron Manser, 43, failed to return from a walk on Saturday...
Cessnock’s newly elected Labor councillor, Chris Madden, has announced his resignation, citing changes to state government rules that limit councillors’ ability to attend meetings via Zoom if they have work commitments. Madden, who was elected to the Cessnock City Council in the most recent local...
Flirt Cessnock is appealing for public assistance to help identify three individuals captured on CCTV following an alleged shoplifting incident at the store. Store staff say the three people are believed to have taken items without paying during a visit on Thursday, January 16, 2026,...
Lake Cargelligo, NSW – A major police operation is underway in Lake Cargelligo following a shooting that has left three people dead. Authorities have confirmed the gunman is still at large, prompting residents in the area to stay indoors while police search for the suspect....
A Brisbane man has been refused bail after police say he took steps to prepare a terror attack on the Gold Coast during Australia Day celebrations. What we know: Court outcome: Police statement:Authorities stressed that while no attack occurred, the steps taken by Saryazdi were...
Canberra — A massive and previously unpublicised $47.8 billion budget correction has detonated inside the federal budget papers, triggering a political firestorm and raising serious questions about the Albanese government’s grip on the nation’s finances. The extraordinary adjustment — quietly embedded in recent budget documents...
Newcastle City Police have launched an urgent public appeal to help track down three wanted offenders with outstanding arrest warrants as part of their Warrant Wednesday crackdown. Authorities say the trio are believed to be moving across suburbs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter...
An investigation is underway after two Pilates studios on the Central Coast were damaged in suspicious fires early this morning. About 4.30am on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, emergency services were called to a business on The Entrance Road at Erina following reports of a fire...
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, accusing him of weak leadership on antisemitism and foreign policy following criticism directed at the former Coalition government. In a lengthy statement issued today, Mr Morrison said Mr Albanese was...
Let’s be honest about what just happened in Australia, because the political class is lying to you again. This week, tougher gun laws slid through Parliament, wrapped in the usual language: “safety,” “common sense,” “getting dangerous weapons off the streets.” You’ve heard this script before....