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Pedestrian dies following crash near Newcastle

A pedestrian has died following a crash in Sandgate, near Newcastle, on Monday morning.

About 9.10am (Monday 25 May 2026), emergency services were called to Maitland Road, Sandgate, after reports a pedestrian had been struck by a truck.

Officers from the Newcastle City Police District attended the scene, where they were told the pedestrian was hit by a heavy vehicle.

The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition. He later died in hospital. He is yet to be formally identified.

The truck driver, a 42-year-old man, was not physically injured but was also taken to John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene has been established and investigations into the circumstances of the crash are continuing.

Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police Operation Planned for Controlled Chimney Demolition at Liddell Power Station

A major coordinated operation will take place tomorrow at the decommissioned Liddell Power Station, where two chimney stacks will be brought down in a controlled explosion as part of ongoing site decommissioning works.

The Hunter Valley Police District, working alongside Transport for NSW and SafeWork NSW, will support the operation in conjunction with NSW Police Force and contractor AGL Energy.

Police resources, including Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and Marine Area Command, will be deployed from 8:00am under user-pays arrangements to manage safety and traffic control around the blast zone.

Authorities have confirmed there will be no public viewing areas for the demolition. The event will instead be livestreamed.

Hebden Road will be closed from 7:00am and restricted to local traffic only, while the Lake Liddell Recreation Area will also be shut for the duration of the operation.

The New England Highway will face temporary closures immediately prior to the detonation window, which is scheduled between 9:00am and 1:30pm, subject to weather and safety conditions.

Traffic will be stopped for approximately 20 minutes at Thomas Mitchell Drive to the north and Lemington Road to the south, with vehicles held between those points before being released once conditions allow.

Once the controlled blast is completed and the area is declared safe, the highway is expected to reopen within minutes.

Motorists are urged to plan ahead and monitor updates via Live Traffic NSW.

Officials emphasised the demolition is part of the broader closure and rehabilitation process of the former coal-fired power station, which is being undertaken as an industrial safety operation rather than a public event.

Child airlifted after being struck by car at Terrigal

Around 9.30am on Friday 22 May, emergency services responded to reports of a child struck by a vehicle at Terrigal on the Central Coast.

A Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance, with paramedics treating the child at the scene alongside the helicopter’s critical care medical team.

The child sustained facial and other injuries before being airlifted to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead for further treatment.

Historic NSW General Store Destroyed in Major Fire

A historic general store and adjoining residential building have been destroyed by a major fire at Menangle in the Wollondilly region overnight.

Firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW responded to the blaze on Station Street, with more than 15 fire trucks required to bring the fire under control.

Crews worked throughout the morning to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby properties.

Local road closures remain in place as emergency services continue operations at the scene.

Despite the scale of the blaze, there have been no reports of injuries.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, with fire investigators expected to examine the scene throughout the day.

BREAKING: Truck and Pedestrian Incident Closes Maitland Road at Sandgate

Emergency services are responding to a serious incident involving a truck and a pedestrian on Maitland Road at Sandgate, causing major traffic disruptions for motorists heading towards Newcastle.

The southbound (city-bound) lanes of Maitland Road have been closed while emergency crews work at the scene.

Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area where possible and seek alternative routes, with significant delays expected to continue throughout the response operation.

Motorists travelling through Sandgate should allow extra travel time and follow directions from emergency services and traffic controllers.

Further information is expected as the incident unfolds.

Appeal to Locate Missing Lake Macquarie Teenager

Police are appealing for public assistance as they continue the search for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from the Lake Macquarie area.

Taylah Douglas was last seen about 4am on Saturday, 23 May 2026, on Shelley Street at Toronto. Officers attached to NSW Police Force were notified of her disappearance and have since launched inquiries to establish her whereabouts.

Police and family members hold concerns for Taylah’s welfare due to her age.

Taylah is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, with a slim build and brown and red hair. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with writing on the front, black shorts, grey tracksuit pants and black sneakers.

She is known to frequent the areas of Dora Creek, Cessnock and Kurri Kurri.

Anyone with information about Taylah’s whereabouts is urged to contact Lake Macquarie Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can also be provided anonymously.

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Man Charged Over String of Alleged Armed Robberies Across Newcastle

A 30-year-old man has been charged following a series of alleged armed robberies and theft offences at businesses across Newcastle this month.

Police allege the incidents occurred between 13 and 23 May 2026, targeting retailers and restaurants in Newcastle West and Jesmond.

The first incident allegedly occurred about 5.40pm on 13 May when a man entered a shopping centre in Newcastle West and stole an electronic device without paying.

Three days later, about 8.20am on 16 May, police allege the same man returned to the shopping centre, produced a knife and threatened a shop assistant before stealing two electronic devices.

On 17 May, the man allegedly entered a restaurant on Hunter Street, Newcastle West, threatened staff with scissors and stole cash from the business.

Police further allege the man targeted a restaurant in Jesmond about 9.15pm on 22 May, demanding money from a staff member before fleeing with cash.

The final alleged robbery occurred about 11.10am on 23 May at a restaurant on Blue Gum Road, Jesmond, where the man allegedly threatened staff with a knife before stealing cash.

Following extensive investigations, officers arrested the 30-year-old man at a property on Blue Gum Road, Jesmond, about 7am today (Sunday, 24 May).

He was taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with:

• Three counts of robbery with an offensive weapon
• One count of demanding money with menace
• One count of shoplifting

The man was refused bail and is due to appear before Bail Court Division 2 on Monday, 25 May 2026.

Stabbing Incident at Long Jetty Chinese Restaurant Leaves Two Injured

Emergency services rushed to Long Jetty today following reports of a stabbing at a Chinese restaurant in the suburb.

According to NSW Central Coast Incident Alerts, multiple emergency service crews responded to the incident at the Long Jetty Chinese Restaurant, with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter also tasked to the scene and expected to land at Jubilee Oval.

UPDATE: Two people have reportedly sustained injuries as a result of the incident. Police have confirmed the alleged offender is now in custody.

The circumstances surrounding the stabbing are yet to be officially confirmed, and investigations are ongoing.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Police operation at popular Hunter KFC

A police operation has been reported at the KFC Jesmond in the Hunter region, with the store closed to customers while officers remain on site.

Locals said the area was cordoned off with police tape, with a noticeable police presence around the fast food outlet on Saturday.

At this stage, authorities have not released details about the nature of the operation.

The store remains closed as inquiries continue.

Opinion: Dan Repacholi's Train Wreck Interview Exposes A Bigger Problem In Politics

If anyone was looking for reassurance that our elected representatives understand the policies they're selling to voters, Dan Repacholi's appearance on the Incredible Lives With Cainey podcast was not it.

The interview should have been straightforward. Host Michael Cainey raised concerns about housing affordability, questioned whether limiting negative gearing would simply push up prices for new homes, and asked whether reducing taxes for younger Australians may have been a better approach.

Repacholi's response was startling.

"I'll be perfectly honest here, I'm not privileged to all of the doings in the budget area and the Treasury's Office."

Think about that for a moment. This wasn't an opposition MP being asked to explain somebody else's policy. This was a government MP being questioned about his own government's budget.

Instead of explaining the reasoning behind the policy, outlining the economic modelling, or defending the government's approach, Repacholi effectively told listeners he doesn't know the details because Treasury handles that.

That's not an answer. It's an admission.

The train wreck continued when Cainey pointed out the obvious reality facing many families across Newcastle and the Hunter: housing affordability is brutal. Asked whether the budget would genuinely improve the situation, Repacholi could offer little more than hope.

"I hope it does... only time will tell."

Hope is not a housing policy.

Australians are struggling with record house prices, soaring rents and a cost-of-living crisis. They deserve representatives who can explain why policies were chosen, what outcomes are expected and how success will be measured.

Instead, listeners were treated to vague assurances, deference to Treasury and repeated acknowledgements that the MP himself was not fully across the background details.

The most concerning part of the interview wasn't that Repacholi couldn't answer every question. No politician can. It was that he appeared unable to explain or defend the central economic decisions of the government he represents.

If MPs expect voters to trust them with solving Australia's housing crisis, "I don't know" and "I hope it works" simply aren't good enough.

Late-Night Violence Rocks Raymond Terrace Venue, Woman Injured

About 10pm on Friday 22 May 2026, emergency services were called to a hotel on Port Stephens Street in Raymond Terrace following reports of a brawl.

Officers from the Port Stephens–Hunter Police District attended the scene, where they found multiple people involved in a physical altercation.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 20-year-old woman at the scene before transporting her to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.

Police inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Hundreds of Students Evacuated From Hunter School

More than 500 students were evacuated from East Maitland Public School this afternoon following reports of a gas smell near the campus.

Emergency services were called to the Williams Street school at about 2.10pm on Thursday, where staff quickly moved students out of classrooms as a precaution.

Police assisted in managing the evacuation and ensured students were safely collected and sent home early.

A gas company attended the scene and is investigating the source of the odour, which has not yet been identified.

No injuries have been reported. Authorities say inquiries are ongoing.

Bus Carrying School Students Crashes Into Tree at Erskine Park

A bus carrying school students has crashed into a tree in Sydney's west, prompting a major emergency response.

The crash occurred on Erskine Park Road at Erskine Park about 1pm on Thursday.

Fire and Rescue NSW said all students were safely evacuated from the bus and assessed by paramedics at the scene. Several children reportedly suffered minor injuries.

The bus driver became trapped in the vehicle following the crash but was freed by emergency crews a short time later.

NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and representatives from the Department of Education remain at the scene as investigations continue.

Authorities have confirmed there were no reports of serious injuries.

Man Charged After Firearms, Weapons and Hate Material Seized on Central Coast

A 39-year-old Central Coast man has been charged with 29 offences following a joint investigation by NSW Police and the Australian Border Force into the alleged attempted importation of a firearm, antisemitic material and a flag depicting hate symbols.

Strike Force Nuvic was established to investigate the alleged importation attempt, leading detectives from Brisbane Water Police District, assisted by the Northern Region Operational Support Group, Australian Border Force and Fire and Rescue NSW, to execute a search warrant at a Green Point home about 7am on Wednesday.

During the search, police allegedly seized several firearms, ammunition, prohibited weapons, literature, flags depicting hate symbols and other items of interest.

The man was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was charged with a range of offences, including multiple counts of possessing prohibited weapons without a permit, possessing unregistered firearms, possessing shortened firearms without authority, failing to safely store firearms, importing prohibited goods, manufacturing a prohibited firearm without a licence, handling explosive precursors without authorisation and failing to maintain approved firearm storage.

Police will allege the man possessed multiple unregistered firearms, including prohibited firearms and pistols.

He was refused bail and was scheduled to appear before Bail Division Court 6 on Thursday, 21 May 2026.

Investigations under Strike Force Nuvic remain ongoing.

Bondi Beach Hannukah event photographer charged with stealing in wake of terror attack

Thursday, 21 May 2026 03:56:31 AM

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a photographer with alleged stealing offences in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack.

About 6.40pm on Sunday 14 December 2025, emergency services were called to Bondi Beach following reports of a public place shooting.

Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command, surrounding commands and specialist police responded and located two men firing into a crowd of people with long arm firearms.

As officers exchanged fire with the men, a 50-year-old suffered fatal injuries and a 24-year-old man was injured and arrested. He has since been charged and remains before the courts.

As a result of the incident, 15 people – aged between 10 and 87 – were killed.

Detectives from the Joint Counter Terrorism Team took carriage of the investigation into the attack, while detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad commenced a secondary critical incident investigation into the actions of police.

As inquiries by the Homicide Squad continued, detectives identified that one of the victims – a 61-year-old retired police officer and photographer – had his camera equipment stolen in the aftermath of the attack.

About 6.30am yesterday (Wednesday 20 May 2026), executed a search warrant in Marayong.

At the address, police located and seized a camera, handcuffs, and electronic devices.

During a search of a car, police located and seized a small amount of white crystal powder and further electronics.

A 35-year-old was arrested and taken to Riverstone Police Station, where he was charged with larceny value >$ 2000 &small &

The man was granted strict conditional bail to appear before Blacktown Local Court on Monday 22 June 2026.

Police will allege the man was a photographer at the Hannukah event who stole the deceased 61-year-old’s camera equipment before pawning it days later.

Two men have been charged with firearms offences following an investigation into alleged illegal hunting

Two men have been charged with firearms offences following an investigation into alleged illegal hunting offences near Armidale. On Sunday 22 March 2026, police were called to a property on Thunderbolts Way, Yarrowyck, about 20km west of Armidale.

At the scene, police were told three men had allegedly attended the private property for the purpose of hunting. The property owner and others at the property confronted the men and removed the firearm from their possession. Rural Crime Investigators from New England Police District attended, commenced inquiries into the incident and seized the firearm.

About 7.30am yesterday (Tuesday 19 May 2026), Rural Crime Investigators – with the assistance of the Northern Region Operations Support Group – executed a search warrant at a home in Coffs Harbour. Two men – aged 40 and 69 – were arrested and taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.The younger man was charged with five offences, while the older man was charged with four offences. Both men were refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 1 today (Wednesday 20 May 2026).

Car and Bus Collide at Edgeworth, Woman Taken to Hospital

A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car and a bus at Edgeworth this evening.

Emergency services were called to Main Road near Callan Street about 6pm on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, after reports of a traffic collision.

Officers from the Lake Macquarie Police District attended the scene and found a bus and a car had crashed.

The driver of the car, a 34-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution. The bus driver was uninjured.

Police have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.