Month: August 2024

The Greens have criticised Newcastle Council's current environmental strategies, urging the council to adopt more aggressive measures to reduce emissions from its operations. The party is pushing for a complete transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and the fast-tracking of a long-promised Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) facility. During a media event at Wharf Road's EV charging station, Greens MP and transport spokesperson Cate Faehrmann emphasised the critical role local […]

  TORONTO, NSW - A swift response from emergency services averted potential disaster on Saturday afternoon as a grass fire broke out on vacant land near the Aldi shopping centre in Toronto. The fire, which was reported just after 1:30pm, led to the evacuation of shoppers and staff as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW deployed eight fire trucks and 32 firefighters to the scene on […]

Newcastle Transport, under the operation of Keolis Downer, recently shared a heartwarming video on Facebook in celebration of Father's Day. The video featured several public transport drivers, all of whom are proud fathers, offering words of wisdom not just for their children but for the broader community. Among the pieces of advice shared were: An enthusiastic "Go the Knights!" followed by laughter, reflecting the local passion for Newcastle's NRL team. […]

A structure fire in Chris Avenue, Salt Ash, was swiftly contained by the RFS last night. The alarm was raised at 6:51 PM when a small tin shed at the rear of a property was reported to be fully engulfed in flames. Upon arriving at the scene, Williamtown RFS responded and immediately took action to ensure the safety of all involved by isolating power to the affected structure. The firefighters […]

On Friday, 30th August 2024, at approximately 2:10 pm, emergency services, including Fire and Rescue NSW Wallsend, were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Minmi Road in Fletcher. Upon arrival, crews discovered two vehicles with significant damage following a collision. NSW Ambulance paramedics attended to both drivers at the scene. Fortunately, neither driver required transport to the hospital. The crash caused partial obstruction of traffic on […]

The New South Wales Labor Government has committed $670,103 to upgrade the intersection at Maitland Road and Hanbury Street, Mayfield. This critical intersection lies on the B63 route, a state-significant road that stretches from the A43 Pacific Highway at Adamstown Heights to Nelson Bay. The route is a vital link in the Hunter region, passing through key locations such as Westfield Kotara, McDonald Jones Stadium, Kmart Georgetown, Stockton Bridge, and […]

The Newcastle Liberal Council candidates have announced a commitment to freezing rates for the entire four-year term of Council, should they secure victory in the upcoming local government elections on 14th September. Ward Four Councillor and Lord Mayoral Candidate Callum Pull highlighted the financial strain many Newcastle residents are currently facing due to the rising cost of living. “We're living in a cost-of-living crisis; residents are paying more for groceries […]