A bushfire that ignited near the AGL Gas Storage facility on Old Punt Road at Tomago has been brought under control, following a day of intense firefighting efforts as strong winds posed a significant challenge. The fire, which broke out on Monday, September 2, burned through 88 hectares of land, triggering road closures and evacuation procedures in the area. The blaze was escalated to watch and act then classified at […]
Image of Fire by Troy Harvey On Saturday afternoon, 31st August 2024, at around 3:30 pm, a fire broke out in the high voltage powerline easement behind homes on Decora Crescent, Warabrook. Fire & Rescue NSW promptly responded, deploying multiple appliances to the scene. Firefighters laid out long lines of hoses, some stretching approximately 550 metres, to combat the blaze, while additional hoses were run through the side of a […]
Newcastle’s Deputy Lord Mayor, Declan Clausen, has taken a strong stance against the use of alledged sexist language in the ongoing council election campaign. In a recent Facebook post, Clausen called out certain male candidates for their repeated use of terms like “vanity” and “glamour” to dismiss the achievements of the current Lord Mayor, Nuatali Nelmes. Clausen expressed concern over what he described as "lazy tropes" being employed to […]
Lake Macquarie’s outgoing Mayor, Kay Fraser, has bid farewell after over two decades of public service, eight of which were spent as Mayor. Her final Council meeting on 26 August 2024 marked the end of a significant chapter in the city’s history, closing with reflections on her many accomplishments, contributions to the community, and the future leadership of the region. Early Life and Entry into Politics Born in Wellington, in […]
Frustration is boiling over in Newcastle as local businesses, residents, and community groups have united to stop a surge in vandalism that has left many struggling to cover the ongoing costs of cleaning graffiti from their properties. The issue has become the tipping point in a series of escalating crimes, including drug-related offences, break-ins, thefts, and other petty criminal activities. Late Friday night (23/8/2024) in a coordinated effort to […]
The transformation of Newcastle’s East End Village has entered an exciting new phase, with work now underway on the second stage of the Hunter Street revitalisation. This next phase focuses on the section between Perkins and Brown Streets, serving as a key pedestrian and cyclist gateway into the revitalised East End. The project, valued at approximately $1.9 million, will introduce new trees, enhanced landscaping, and significant upgrades to the underground […]
A notorious bike thief allegedly linked to Newcastle's inner-city drug scene has been brutally assaulted in what locals describe as a vigilante-style beating, highlighting the escalating tensions in parts of the city. The man, alleged to be behind the theft of hundreds of bicycles, was found unable to walk after the attack at a Cooks Hill residence. Paramedics attended the scene and transported him to hospital on a stretcher. The […]
The sight of a colossal crane towering over Hunter Street on Saturday marks a new chapter in Newcastle’s transformation. The crane is being used to erect the city’s tallest residential towers, a development that will reshape the skyline at the site of the former "The Store" building. Standing at 99 metres, these towers, known as the Store Residences, will house over 350 apartments, along with high-end amenities like a wellness […]
UPDATE (SOLVED) A staff member from Transport for NSW contacted Newy 87.8 and explained that the "Air Raid" sounding sirens were in fact operated by the Port Authority Of New South Wales. Newy 87.8 contacted the Port of Newcastle, who are a different organisation, this is why we didn't receive the correct answer. The staff member from Transport for NSW provided this statement: NEWCASTLE FERRY WHARF: A fog horn (on […]
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Newy 87.8 FM is an FM radio station established in 2014 targeting Classic Hits music enthusiasts across Newcastle and The Central Coast, Australia. The station plays 60s 70s and 80s music. The station can be streamed online via this website or smart phone apps such as Tunein. In 2024 we opened a local newsroom dedicated to publishing Newcastle News.
