A woman has died after being hit by a vehicle in the Hunter Region last night. Just before 11pm (Saturday 15 February 2020), a 47-year-old woman was walking across Main Road in Heddon Greta, near Kurri Kurri, when she was hit by a car travelling...
Bunnings Warehouse has built its empire on the famous slogan “Lowest Prices Are Just The Beginning” now you’ll never have to debate whether or not the prices are lower because Bunnings has confirmed with news.com.au that slogan has been ditched and new stores built in...
Two men have been charged over the alleged supply of MDMA and cocaine across Newcastle. In October 2019, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad, established Strike Force Pallamana to investigate the supply of prohibited drugs, including MDMA and cocaine, in the...
4 Maitland teens arrested over a spate of break-ins 3 refused bail 1 teen granted conditional bail Four teens have been charged following an investigation into a number of break-ins in the Maitland area. Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District commenced an investigation after a...
Once again police have had to deal with a disqualified motorist near Cessnock and it’s not his first offence, police have done their bit and the courts hand out a fine and extend the length of their suspension. But how many times can will the...
Around 6am on Thursday, a 29 year old male, was in the Shopping Centre in Charlton Street, Cessnock, when he intentionally pushed a trolley into the glass doors of a shop and when it didn’t break, he cow kicked it. The male has moved to...
On Thursday a 33 year old Cessnock man was arrested and charged after he attended Centrelink and when talking to staff on a phone became upset, hanging the phone up with such force that it was broken from the wall mountings. The male left and...
A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged act of animal cruelty in the state’s Hunter region. On Monday 23 December 2019, police will allege that a 37-year-old man became aware of heifers grazing on his property that were not his. It’s...
It’s no secret that car related crime is high around the Hunter and police are under funded to deal with all offenders and those who do get caught receive a very light penalty for their crimes. Everyday in the community notice boards around the Hunter...
🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Be on the lookout for a new text (SMS) scam, which exploits the recent natural disasters and falsely claims people are entitled to a tax bonus. Don’t click any links and don’t give out your bank details, even if it looks...
A respite carer has been charged following an investigation into the alleged indecent assaults of two children near Newcastle. In October 2018, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad commenced an investigation following reports two young girls had been indecently assaulted by a...
NSWRFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has announced that all bushfires in NSW are now CONTAINED! It’s been an incredibly difficult and traumatic season. Our firefighters have been tested like never before but that have continued to fight these enormous blazes and today can see the result.
Police are investigating a pursuit through the Hunter overnight. Shortly before 1am today (Thursday 13 February 2020), officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were patrolling the East Maitland area when they noticed a white Nissan Navara which was allegedly stolen earlier in the morning....
First off we have to give a huge shout out to our friends at The Central Coast Aero Club for providing the photos, so please visit their Facebook Page and give them a big thumbs up. These photos show the true extent of the flooding...
BREAKING NEWS: The NSW Government has listened to our urgent request to declare a Natural Disaster at Stockton Beach. This declaration means that City of Newcastle is eligible for assistance through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Fund to assist with the cost of cleaning up and...
GOVERNMENT MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 12 February 2020NATURAL DISASTER DECLARED FOR CENTRAL COAST A state of natural disaster has today been declared for the Central Coast region. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the declaration was made in response...
A man will appear in court today after police located drugs and more than $80,000 cash in Newcastle. In November 2019, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District commenced Strike Force Chufa to investigate the supply of methylamphetamine in the Newcastle area. Following extensive inquiries,...
A 2.8 Magnitude earthquake has been recorded this morning around 5:30am near Muswellbrook NSW, did you feel the quake? I was definitely in bed and felt nothing. There are no reports of significant damage at this stage.
Sonya Hornery MP demands answers after thousands left in the dark whilst Ausgrid workers we’re forced to a first aid refresher course. Sonya took to Facebook to vent her anger at Ausgrid. Ausgrid management need to explain why 15 linesmen where kept in the Wallsend...
Yesterday computer modelling indicated that TCUESI would track down the East Coast of Australia and possibly making landfall between the Sunshine Coast and Newcastle. What a difference 24 hours can make and shows just how unpredictable tropical cyclones can be. New models this morning show...