ACCIDENT | Doyalson Emergency services on scene at a motor vehicle accident (car/motorbike) on the Pacific Hwy at Doyalson, at Scenic Drive. One northbound lane closed. Expect delays.
Some 100g jars of Vicks VapoRub Xtra Strong in batch number 222605 have been incorrectly labelled as Vicks VapoRub. Affected products were sold at Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist stores in NSW, Vic and TAS Use of Vicks Vaporub Xtra Strong may cause allergic reactions...
The body of a man has been located at the scene of a single vehicle crash in the state’s north. About 6pm on Monday (28 November 2022), emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle being located down an embankment by a passing motorist near...
Walka Water Works will partially reopen to the public from Monday 5 December. Deputy Mayor Mitchell Griffin made the announcement on his Facebook Page earlier this morning. “The initial, partial reopening stage will restore access, reopen the walking and running trails, the car park, and...
A woman has suffered horrendous leg injuries after being thrown from a quad bike and falling into a dam. Just after midday yesterday, NSW Ambulance responded to calls for help after a quad bike accident on a property at My Thorley. Local paramedics and the...
The recall of a popular baby swing has been prompted after a 10 month old baby died in the United States after becoming tangled in the straps. The following 4moms mamaRoo Multi-motion Baby Swing 4.0 and rockaRoo Baby Rocker have been recalled due to potentially...
Just after 7pm last night, NSW Ambulance tasked two Westpac Rescue Helicopters to a single vehicle accident at Segenhoe, east of Scone Two men sustained injuries, one man had pelvic and limb injuries and a second male suffered burns. Both patients were treated on scene...
Cessnock properties continue to be highly sought after in spite of rising interest rates. 42 Shedden street sold for $310,000 by Baird Real Estate in 2020 has just sold for a staggering $720,000 in November 2022 by Tahlia Thomas Real Estate. The 3 bedroom house...
A cyclist has died after falling from his bike while on a group ride in the Hunter Valley this morning. Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were called to Upper Dartbrook Road at Upper Dartbrook, 16km north-west of Scone, about 7.25am today (Saturday 26...
HELICOPTER CRASH | Forresters Beach Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash on Central Coast Highway, Forresters Beach, between Cresthaven Avenue and Tumbi Road. 3 people have injured and being assessed by NSW Ambulance. Power Lines also down and power is out to immediate...
Margan Wines & Restaurant, winner of the 2022 NSW Tourism Awards for Excellence in Food Tourism. Margan Wines is a multi-generational winemaking business with an acclaimed food and wine tourism operation. Established in 1996 by Andrew and Lisa Margan, the business is located in the...
Officers from Hunter Valley Highway Patrol detect 17 year old male driver travelling 45 K/ph over the speed limit. At 5:25pm on Saturday the 12th November 2022, officers attached to Cessnock Highway Patrol were patrolling Mandalong Road, Mandalong in a signposted 80 K/ph speed zone...
BODY FOUND – POINT FREDERICK. About 10.30am today (Monday 14 November 2022), emergency services were called to Eulalia Ave, Point Frederick after a body had been sighted near a jetty. The deceased is believed to be a man in his 50’s. He has not yet...
ROAD CLOSURES NEWCASTLE CBD – SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER The following roads will be closed this Sunday 20th November from 5:00am till around midday for the Sparke Helmore Triathlon: Wharf Road (between Watt Street roundabout and Nobbys Road). Shorthand Esplanade (between Nobbys Road and Zaara Street)....
Storms this morning have left hundreds without power across Hamilton. Ausgrid advised us the outage started around 8:30am this morning and crews are undergoing emergency works to restore power. The power is expected to remain out until approximately 12pm this afternoon.
A cargo train has derailed this morning near Inverleigh, Victoria, leaving the carriages piled up on each other, it’s believed to be the back end of the train, and no injuries have been reported in this incident. More to come as this story develops.
A critical incident investigation has been declared following a single-vehicle crash on Sydney’s north shore this afternoon. About 4.40pm (Sunday 13 November 2022), emergency services were called to West Street, Cammeray, following reports a vehicle had left the roadway and crashed into a tree. Police...
New South Wales residents may soon be able to obtain prescriptions for medications prescribed by pharmacists instead of having difficulty obtaining an appointment with their local physician. Available prescriptions would include birth control, antibiotics and repeated prescriptions for conditions like blood pressure. Premier Dominic Perrottet...
5 people have been injured in a horror bus crash in the Hunter Region in the early hours of the morning. Around 3.45am emergency crews responded to reports of people trapped under a bus that had crashed into a drain on Wommara Place, Belmont North...
Two men will face court today, charged over their alleged involvement in the theft of copper from a business in the state’s Hunter overnight. About 2.20am (Friday 11 November 2022), officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were called to a business on Kyle Street...