An 11-year-old boy who was reported missing in West Wallsend on Saturday night has been safely located after an extensive search involving police and rescue teams. The boy was last seen around 8:50 pm on Carrington Street, prompting a large response from the NSW Police Force, with multiple police vehicles and a rescue team dispatched to the area. A police helicopter was also deployed, scanning the area overhead, and an […]
At around 6pm on Friday, Fire and Rescue NSW Merewether, along with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 357 Lambton, responded to a house fire on Narrara Road, Adamstown. Upon arrival, crews found a single-storey house fully engulfed in flames, with nearby properties at risk from the intense heat and flames. To tackle the blaze, additional support was called in from Fire and Rescue NSW Charlestown, as well as NSW Ambulance […]
Emergency services were called to the car park of a shopping centre on Blue Gum Road, Jesmond, around 6:30pm on Thursday, 5th September 2024, following reports of a violent altercation between two individuals. When police arrived, the parties involved had already fled the scene, prompting officers from the Newcastle Police District to establish a crime scene and begin inquiries. Later that evening, around 9:30pm, a man arrived at Calvary Mater […]
EDITED: Another 4.5 Magnitude Occurred 3 hours after publishing this article. NEW INFO: Early this morning morning, yet another earthquake struck the Hunter region, three hours after we originally published this article, adding to the ongoing series. This 4.5-magnitude quake, which occurred near Muswellbrook at a depth of about 5 km, knocked out power to over 2,500 homes. By 8 a.m., Ausgrid had restored power to approximately 1,000 customers, but […]
Lost dogs in Newcastle are now enjoying a more comfortable stay while awaiting return to their owners or re-homing, thanks to significant upgrades at the City of Newcastle's Animal Facility. Twelve new dog kennels have been built at the Tighes Hill site, offering improved ventilation, climate control, lighting, and access ramps. Additionally, a fenced exercise area has been provided to give the animals much-needed outdoor time. The kennels are […]
Maitland City Council is set to transition to 100 per cent renewable energy starting 1 January 2025, following a recent partnership with green energy utility operator, Iberdrola Australia. Under this new agreement, key community facilities such as Maitland Regional Art Gallery, Maitland Aquatic Centre, the Maitland Administration Centre, Maitland Town Hall, and over 10,000 public streetlights will be powered entirely by renewable energy. This move aligns with Council’s existing commitment […]
The Newcastle Liberals have vowed to stop the introduction of a proposed Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme if elected on September 14, claiming the initiative will increase housing costs and make homeownership more difficult. The scheme, which was endorsed by Labor and Greens councillors in December 2023, is expected to be put forward for adoption by the new Council in November. Liberal Councillor Callum Pull voiced strong opposition to the proposed […]
Nelson Bay, NSW - The endangered White’s Seahorse, one of Australia's most iconic marine species, is experiencing a promising recovery as part of a government-backed initiative. Today, 132 baby seahorses were released off Little Beach, Nelson Bay, bringing the total number of released seahorses in Port Stephens to 1,000 this year. This release is part of the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to safeguarding the species, which is listed as […]
The NSW Government has taken a key step towards transforming Newcastle Airport into a global gateway, with the international terminal set to open in 2025. Destination NSW, the state’s tourism and events agency, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Newcastle Airport to support its efforts in securing new international and domestic routes. This agreement provides financial backing from the Aviation Attraction Fund for a two-year period, starting when […]
11-Year-Old Boy Found Safe After Police Search in West Wallsend
House Fire in Adamstown Brings Out Multiple Crews
Police Investigate Altercation at Jesmond Shopping Centre, Man Hospitalised with Chest Wound
Hunter Valley: Tremors Resume in Muswellbrook as EIGHT More Were Detected Since Wednesday
Man’s Best Friend Digs New Temporary Home at Tighes Hill
Maitland Council Goes Green with 100% Renewable Energy from 2025
Newcastle Liberals Oppose New Housing Tax as Labor Defends Contribution Scheme
White’s Seahorses Riding Wave of Recovery at Port Stephens
NSW Government Backs Newcastle Airport’s International Expansion
House Fire in Cessnock: Emergency Crews Respond Early Morning
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