A man has been fatally shot by police following a tense, hours-long siege at a home in Springfield, prompting the declaration of a critical incident investigation. Emergency services were called to a property on Wells Street just before 3.30pm on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, after...
Construction of the Belmont Desalination Plant has reached a significant new stage, with the project’s micro tunnel boring machine now successfully launched beneath the seabed. The machine, named Rhiannan after local cliff-diving champion Rhiannan Iffland, has been lowered into position and is set to begin...
Kurri Kurri residents may soon notice changes around the Snowy Hydro power station, with overnight testing set to begin as the long-awaited project enters its final phase. The testing is expected to run for several weeks and is a key step before the station becomes...
Early this morning, an intense truck fire broke out at the M1 northbound rest area at Mooney Mooney, prompting a swift emergency response. The blaze, which erupted before most residents were awake, raised safety concerns for motorists travelling one of the region’s busiest motorway corridors....
Emergency services were called to a Villawood carpark early Sunday after reports raised serious concerns for a man’s welfare, leading to a disturbing discovery. A 29-year-old man was found tied up inside the boot of a car, suffering multiple injuries, prompting a major police investigation...
Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate a 15-year-old boy missing from the Lake Macquarie region, with growing concerns for his welfare. Callum Schonewille was last seen in Charlestown about 1pm on Monday, 29 December 2025. When he failed to return home and could...
Pokolbin, Cessnock LGA – Firefighters are battling a raging structure fire at Tower Lodge Resort this morning. The blaze was reported just before 7am, with first responders confirming the building was “well alight” upon arrival. Crews from the RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW now...
A routine Friday afternoon turned into a life-or-death emergency at Yarramalong after a man in his 30s was bitten by a brown snake while mowing his lawn. Just after 2.15pm on Friday, 2 January, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was urgently tasked by NSW Ambulance to...
PORT STEPHENS, NSW – A routine outing turned life-threatening yesterday when a vessel capsized near Shoal Bay, leaving three men clinging for their lives on the hull. Just after 5am on Thursday, emergency services were scrambled to the scene after reports of a boat overturning...
A senior police officer has been charged following a critical incident investigation into a late-night crash that left a woman seriously injured on the NSW Mid North Coast. The incident occurred shortly before 2.20am on Friday, 5 January 2024, when a police sergeant attached to...
A man has been charged following a Raptor Squad investigation in the Hunter Valley that allegedly uncovered a large quantity of drugs, cash and prohibited weapons. About 6.30am on Tuesday 30 December 2025, detectives from Raptor Squad North attended a home on Comfort Avenue, Cessnock,...
Police have launched an urgent appeal to identify a man after a terrifying alleged incident at a busy Newcastle intersection involving a meat cleaver. Just after 7pm on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, a 20-year-old man was stopped at traffic lights on Railway Street at the...
Firefighters are currently on scene battling a rubbish fire at the Singleton Waste Management Facility. The blaze has also sparked a small grass and bushfire in the surrounding area, which has since been successfully contained. Smoke from the incident is visible across parts of Singleton,...
A major police operation has resulted in four men, including a teenager, being refused bail after a wave of serious firearm and criminal group charges were laid across Sydney’s west and north-west. A 20-year-old man arrested at Old Toongabbie was hit with 13 charges, including...
Police are urgently appealing for public assistance to help locate a man missing from the Central Coast, with serious concerns held for his safety due to ongoing medical issues. Raymond McIntyre, aged 40, was last seen in Jennings Street, Wyong, on Saturday 20 December 2025....
Three injured in dog attack – Raymond Terrace Three people have been injured in a dog attack at Raymond Terrace overnight. Emergency services were called to Scott Close shortly before 11pm yesterday (Monday 29 December 2025), responding to multiple reports that a large dog was...
Monday, 29 December 2025 10:09:23 PM A body has been located during a search for a man missing from the state’s north earlier this month. The 37-year-old was last seen on Red Gum Road, Old Bar, about 18km east of Taree, about 10am on Tuesday...
A lucky local has just won $1 MILLION in the Weekday Windfall draw (4643), but here’s the twist – the winner hasn’t come forward yet! The life-changing ticket was purchased at Cameron Park Newsagency, and the clock is ticking. Could it be you or someone...
A dramatic rescue unfolded in the Hunter Valley on Sunday afternoon after a glider accident in Ravensworth. Around 4:30pm, NSW Ambulance tasked a Westpac Rescue Helicopter to the scene following reports of a man in his 60s being injured during the incident. Emergency crews rushed...