Newcastle Police

newy.com.au - A two-level townhouse on Triumph Way (near the corner of Fowler and Coady streets) in Hamilton South was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Saturday 28 February 2026. One woman was taken to the Mater Hospital. Six fire trucks were sent to the blaze, where neighbours described a dangerous scene and efforts to stop the fire spreading. A neighbour said the fire, which they became aware […]

newy.com.au - Senior climate protest lawyer Dr Josh Pallas has called on NSW Police to drop more than 100 charges laid against Rising Tide protesters arrested during the 2024 People’s Blockade at the Port of Newcastle, after the Local Court ordered police to pay $73,000 in legal costs to the first four defendants. The call from the Climate Defenders Australia legal director follows last October’s dismissal of the group’s “test […]

newy.com.au - A Newcastle bus driver has been taken to hospital after police alleged he was punched and wounded with a knife during a late-night incident on a bus at Charlestown on Wednesday 25 February 2026. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) said the alleged attack showed existing protections were failing, renewing calls for urgent action to improve safety for drivers and passengers across the region’s public transport network. […]

newy.com.au - A 51-year-old man is expected to face court on Friday 27 February 2026 after police allegedly discovered more than 1,100 cannabis plants inside a warehouse in New Lambton on Thursday afternoon. Police said the seizure was linked to an ongoing investigation and involved specialist squads, with officers alleging the operation included a hydroponic cultivation set-up and the unauthorised diversion or use of electricity. About 1.45pm on Thursday 26 […]

 [UPDATED] Newy.com.au – A 34-year-old man has been taken to John Hunter Hospital with serious lower body injuries after a trail bike crash on Main Road at Cardiff during the afternoon peak on Thursday, 26 February 2026. NSW Police said emergency services were called to Main Road about 4.40pm following reports a trail bike left the roadway and crashed into a traffic light pole, ejecting the rider. Officers from […]

newy.com.au - Two men have been charged after an alleged copper theft near Newcastle when police found tools and a large amount of copper wire in New Lambton early Thursday. Police said officers from Newcastle City Police were on proactive patrols of homes affected by the New Lambton landslip on Victoria Street when they spotted a vehicle running and parked in the middle of the road about 1.50am on Thursday […]

newy.com.au -A 23-year-old man has been charged after a bus driver was allegedly punched and wounded with a knife on a bus on the Pacific Highway at Charlestown, late on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 11pm on February 25, 2026, following reports of the assault. Police were told that a passenger punched the driver before striking his hand with a knife and fleeing the […]

newy.com.au - Senior Constable Alison Stewart has been named the Port Stephens Local Woman of the Year for 2026, announced on Thursday 26 February ahead of NSW Women’s Week. The Local Women of the Year Awards recognise women nominated by their local Members of Parliament, with this year’s awards forming part of NSW Women’s Week, held from 2–8 March. A NSW Police Force member for 36 years, Stewart has spent […]

newy.com.au - A woman has died after a house fire on Bagnall Beach Road at Corlette in the Port Stephens area on Friday 20 February 2026. Emergency services were called to the address about 6.45pm after reports of a fire, with Fire and Rescue NSW crews later extinguishing the blaze. The home suffered extensive damage. NSW Police said the woman was found dead inside the house. She has not yet […]