Emergency services responded to a head-on collision between two vehicles on The Great North Road at Wollombi at approximately 5:48 pm on March 10th, 2023. Upon arrival, the NSW Ambulance team was already treating the casualties. However, one person remained trapped in one of the...
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Trailbike Rider in Abberglassyn A young trailbike rider lost his life in a fatal crash involving two vehicles in the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District on Friday, March 11, 2023. According to reports, the incident occurred around 7:30 pm when emergency...
BREAKING NEWS ALERT: Cessnock Council Confirms Replacement of Pool Hall Roof Insulation at Kurri Kurri Aquatic Centre, Temporary Closure of Pool The local council has announced the replacement of the pool hall roof insulation, which is expected to greatly improve the centre’s facilities. However, this...
News alert: Urgent news update! A motor vehicle accident has occurred on Great North Road, just 300 meters south of Milsons Arm Road. Emergency services are currently at the scene, and motorists are advised to exercise caution if traveling in the area as road closures...
Charges laid for Newcastle incident. Three individuals have been charged by Raptor North officers following an alleged detention and threat incident that took place in Newcastle last month. The incident involved a 31-year-old man who arrived at a fast food restaurant on Cowper Street in...
Police in Lake Macquarie have issued an appeal for information following a theft that occurred at a supermarket in Glendale, NSW. Authorities are looking for two women who were captured on CCTV footage at the scene on Monday, March 6th, 2023. key points The women...
Wallsend Fire and Rescue responded to an address in Birmingham Gardens on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, around 2:25 pm after receiving reports that a resident was starting fires using accelerant despite a Total Fire Ban. Upon arriving at the location, firefighters discovered a male burning...
Moonan Flat Pub has officially reopened for business, and the local publican, Alicia, is excited to welcome back patrons. The pub had been closed for some time due to road closures caused by severe weather conditions. However, with the Barrington road reopening, business is back...
In Newcastle court today, a man faced 22 charges over a series of alleged break-ins. The accused, whose identity has not been released, was charged with seven counts of taking and driving conveyances without the owner’s consent. Additionally, he was charged with two counts of...
Cessnock Council, which is primarily composed of members from the Labor Party, has been accused of exhibiting political bias by targeting election signs belonging to political rivals. One Nation candidate, Quintin King, expressed his frustration on Facebook after his signs were covered with notices from...
I have once again come to the realization that bugs have been surreptitiously incorporated into one of my all-time favorite chocolate biscuits. The prevalence of this alarming trend of adding insects into processed foods is extremely concerning, and it is imperative that food manufacturers disclose...
Kate Washington, the Member for Port Stephens, was involved in a regrettable incident where she declared the Medowie Ambulance Station open without authorization. In a video that was unprofessional and condescending in tone, she claimed that the station had not been opened due to a...
A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred in Kurri Kurri, Hunter Valley on March 7th, 2023. The accident happened around 12:55 pm at the intersection of Stanford and Deakin Streets, involving a motorcycle and an SUV. Despite immediate intervention by NSW Ambulance paramedics, the male motorcyclist, who...
In an early morning operation, the Newcastle City Police arrested an 18-year-old male on Acacia Avenue, Waratah West, after he fled from the scene of a stolen motor vehicle. The police chased the suspect, who was eventually apprehended after a short pursuit. Suspect linked to...
NSW Government Takes a Giant Step Forward with the Launch of Digital ID In a recent event hosted by SafetyCulture, the Tech Council of Australia witnessed the launch of the NSW Digital ID pilot program. Victor Dominello, the Minister for Customer Service in NSW, said...
A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will inject $1.2 billion in critical health infrastructure to build and upgrade 20 hospitals and health facilities, providing a major boost to communities right across state. NSW Nationals candidate for Cessnock Ash Barnham said this investment would continue the...
Excitement is building in the local community as the grand re-opening of Maybury Peace Park draws near. With the park’s new upgrades, families and children are eagerly anticipating the chance to explore the revamped play area. The park is scheduled to officially open on Wednesday...
A critical incident investigation is underway after a man was injured following a crash near Singleton yesterday. About 11.15am (Sunday 5 March 2023), an officer from Traffic and Highway Patrol detected a motorcycle allegedly travelling 145km/hr in a 100km/hr zone on Putty Road, near Charlton...
In the Hunter Region of NSW, an 18-year-old has been charged for throwing apuppy against a wall and assaulting aman during a fight on Friday morning. As a result of this alleged incident, the eight-week-old puppy endured serious injuries,which included a broken leg that requiredamputation...
Newcastle emergency services have successfully rescued a paraglider who crashed into a cliff earlier today, following a multi-agency rescue operation. The incident took place at around 1:20 pm in Fletcher Park on Watt Street, prompting a swift response from local authorities. Upon arrival, rescue teams...