Four people have been charged following a proactive operation by officers attached to Lake Macquarie and Newcastle City police districts. Calls to Triple Zero (000) shortly after 4am (Friday 13 May 2022), alerted police to several vehicles being driven dangerously in the Lake Macquarie area....
Labors Candidate for the Hunter Dan Rapacholi has doubled down on claims that Labor will raise the minimum wage to match inflation which is currently sitting around 5%. This promise is just a dirty trick praying on the most vulnerable voters, who think if they...
Four people are in custody following a proactive operation this morning by officers attached to Lake Macquarie and Newcastle City police districts. Calls to Triple Zero (000) shortly after 4am (Friday 13 May 2022), alerted police to several vehicles being driven dangerously in the Lake...
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled plans for a $600 million dollar gas fired power station at Kurri Kurri last May, labeled as the Coalitions gas lead recovery. But what the Government failed to mention was that the price tag was just for the power...
Three men have been charged with drug-related offences following an extensive investigation in the Hunter Valley region. Strike Force Bunks was established in December 2021 by Hunter Valley Police District to investigate the alleged supply of prohibited drugs in the Scone area. Following extensive inquiries,...
TRAFFIC UPDATE A North bound lane on Pacific Hwy, Heatherbrae is closed due to an accident near the intersection of Hank St. A police spokesperson said traffic is heavy and it’s best to find an alternative route.
Fans will be able to watch our upcoming Australia Cup Play-off match against Perth Glory free of charge on Thursday night after it was confirmed the game would move to McDonald Jones Stadium due to the recent wet weather experienced in Newcastle. Originally scheduled for...
2.2 million Australians could be in for a massive pay rise if Labor is elected at the next election. Labor leader Anthony Albanese believes that no one should be left behind as inflation sky rockets and threatening the wallets of everyday Australians “We think no-one...
It’s been circulating around conspiracy websites and conspiracy minded people for the past few years that food supplies would start run short and you would need to consume bugs to survive. Today we are a step closer to that possibility with QLD health testing a...
A man has been charged over the alleged assault of a supermarket employee at Newcastle yesterday. Emergency services were called to a supermarket at a shopping village on Kokera Street, Wallsend, about 2.30pm (Monday 9 May 2022), following reports of an assault. Police have been...
Organised Crime Squad detectives have commenced an investigation after the body of a diver and more than 50kg of cocaine were located in the Hunter River at Newcastle yesterday. About 9.30am (Monday 9 May 2022), emergency services were called to Heron Road at Newcastle following...
A re-elected Liberals and Nationals Government will invest $15 million in the wine, spirits and craft breweries sector, providing up to $100,000 in matched funding for small to medium-sized wineries, distilleries and beer producers for the construction or upgrade of cellar door or tourism-associated facilities...
The Cambridge hotel is an icon in its own right, almost everybody who lives in Newcastle and Hunter has been to a gig at the venue. The Iconic hotel recently announced it will close its doors mid-way through next year, to make way for 19...
Police are appealing for information after receiving a tip off in regards to a complex Hydroponic setup at a house in Beresfield last Sunday 30th of April. Police said they seized 273 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of $600,00 from the Beresfield property....
A man has died following a fatal two-vehicle crash near the Barrington Tops National Park today. About 12.50pm (Wednesday 4 May 2022), emergency services were called to The Bucketts Way, Stroud Road – 200m north of Reidsdale Road – following reports a Nissan X-Trail SUV...
photo credit – Cessnock District Rescue Squad At approximately 5:06pm emergency services were activated after reports of persons trapped after a two vehicle crash at Ellalong between a utility and a truck towing a trailer collided on Sanctuary Road approximately 14km from Cessnock. A spokesperson...
A 47 year old man was charged with High Range PCA today after colliding with a brick fence on Nelson Bay Rd, Fern Bay about 1:50pm. The man was arrested at the scene transported to Raymond Terrace Police Station, where he returned a reading of...
Taxpayers will borrow $7 billion over the four years to fund Anthony Albanese’s “help to buy” home ownership scheme for low income earners, as questions emerge about whether the scheme will force buyers to sell when they earn more than $90,000 a year.
With candidates making all kinds of claims leading up to the election, it’s hard to know what’s true or false and most of us don’t have time to look into these claims. Tonight we look at claim from Dan Repacholi that it’s never been harder...
Independent Candidate Stuart Bonds campaign has hit another snag after he revealed he has tested positive for Covid-19. Stuart’s campaign Facebook page was removed by Facebook after a complaint from the AEC because his page did not have authorized by statement in the first week...