The new Molly Worthington Netball Facility in Kurri Kurri has officially opened, marking a major boost for local sport in the Cessnock region. The opening was attended on behalf of NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper by Clayton Barr MP, alongside Dan Repacholi MP, Meryl...
An investigation is underway following a serious crash in the Lake Macquarie area this morning, where a bus and ute collided before both vehicles struck a residential property. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Clydebank Road and Oakwood Road at Balmoral shortly before...
A major infrastructure upgrade is on the way for residents of Abermain and Sawyers Gully, with the ageing Bathurst Street Bridge set to be replaced following a $700,000 funding injection. The current structure—a narrow single-lane timber bridge with existing weight restrictions—has long been a source...
The fire at the Geelong Refinery should have been a wake-up call. Not just for Victoria—but for the entire country. Because what it exposed wasn’t just a single incident. It exposed a dangerous reality: Australia’s fuel security is now hanging by a thread. With refining...
A man will face court after a police officer was allegedly struck by a motorbike during a high-visibility police operation in the Lake Macquarie area on Thursday. About 11.30am (Thursday 16 April 2026), officers from Lake Macquarie Police District were conducting high-visibility patrols on e-bikes...
A young man from the Hunter region is turning heads across the country as he cycles thousands of kilometres from Perth to the Hunter Region, raising awareness and funds for men’s mental health. The journey, which began on April 1, has been highlighted by Dan...
A man who sparked a major police hunt after being mistakenly released from custody is now back behind bars. Kyle Quayle, 35, had been on the run after he was erroneously freed from a correctional centre on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, despite serving time for...
A young child has tragically died after being hit by a vehicle in Dubbo. Emergency services were called to Ingrid Place about 6.40pm on Wednesday (April 15, 2026), following reports a child had been struck. Paramedics treated a four-year-old boy at the scene before he...
Police are urgently appealing for public assistance to locate a man who was mistakenly released from custody and is now wanted on an outstanding warrant. Kyle Quayle, 35, is currently unlawfully at large after being erroneously released from a correctional centre on Tuesday, 14 April...
A massive fire has erupted at a major oil refinery in Geelong, sending thick black smoke across suburbs and triggering emergency warnings for residents. The blaze broke out around 11pm at the Viva Energy refinery in Corio, with emergency crews rushing to the scene as...
A rundown, barely-habitable home in Kurri Kurri has stunned the local property market after selling for a massive $967,000 — proving once again that in today’s market, it’s the land, not the house, that holds the real value. The property at 63 Aberdare Street is...
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Fire crews are responding to a bushfire that has broken out in a pine forest along Masonite Road in Tomago. Multiple firefighting units are currently on scene working to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area...
Police have launched an urgent search for a teenage girl who disappeared from the Hunter region, sparking serious concerns for her safety. Dakoda Burns, 16, was last seen at Green Hills around 1pm on Tuesday (April 14, 2026), and has not been seen or heard...
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Australia’s political debate has been set alight after Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveiled a hardline migration crackdown aimed at identifying and removing tens of thousands of people living in the country unlawfully. The proposal, which has already sparked fierce national debate, includes plans to target...
A critical incident investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man’s body at a unit in Newcastle’s coastal suburbs. About 9.35am on Sunday 12 April 2026, emergency services were called to an address on Ocean Street in Merewether after reports of a concern...
BREAKING NEWS The Police Association of New South Wales has confirmed a critical incident has been declared in the Newcastle area. In a brief statement to members, the association said an organiser is en route to support officers involved. A critical incident investigation is typically...