In Depth

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A large-scale police operation unfolded this morning in Millfield, located southwest of Cessnock, involving a heavy presence of emergency services, including ambulances, fire engines, rescue vehicles, and a tactical group from Sydney. According to reports, police surrounded a house on Wollombi Road after a man reportedly threatened to blow himself up around 1:00 am. The situation led to extensive road closures and the temporary closure of local businesses, including the […]