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HAPPENING NOW: Tyrrell St Wallsend Remains Closed following an incident at the Lemon Grove Hotel in Wallsend hotel in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A man has been hospitalised. UPDATE: Police re-opened the road at 9:30am Emergency services were called to Nelson Street around 2.30am after reports of a break-in. Police arriving at the scene discovered a man, believed to be in his 20s, with a head injury. The […]
The Hunter Transmission Project will establish a new high-voltage 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line spanning approximately 100 kilometres between Bayswater in the Upper Hunter and Olney in the Lower Hunter. This initiative aims to enhance the state’s energy grid by connecting existing 500 kV lines and creating a robust "ring" of transmission infrastructure, forming the backbone of NSW’s electricity network for generations. The project is designed with a "Hunter-first" policy, […]
In a significant advancement for local healthcare, Newcastle residents can now receive prompt treatment for common skin conditions directly from participating community pharmacies. This initiative is part of the NSW Pharmacy Dermatology Trial, which has recently surpassed its six-month milestone. The trial empowers trained pharmacists to manage minor skin ailments, including impetigo (school sores), shingles, mild to moderate eczema, and acute mild plaque psoriasis. Participating pharmacies in the greater Hunter […]
In a major boost to community safety, sporting organisations across the Hunter Region will soon be equipped with new defibrillators, thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. Almost 200 clubs and facilities statewide received funding under the program, which provides up to $3,000 for the purchase, installation and training in automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Premier Chris Minns said the rollout could be the difference between life and […]
[Updated 6:02am 28/01/2025] Newcastle residents have until Wednesday, 29 January 2025, to submit their views on an independent review of the City of Newcastle’s governance, policies and performance. The review, originally proposed by Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge as an election promise, however comissioned in December 2024 through a motion by Deputy Lord Mayor Callum Pull, has already received more than 500 submissions, an unusually high number that local observers see […]
A volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage successfully assisted five people whose boat became stranded in the shallow waters of the Karuah River yesterday morning. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said the call for help arrived at around 11.20am on Saturday, 25 January, prompting the deployment of Lemon Tree 30 under the direction of NSW Police Marine Area Command. “The crew searched the river for the grounded […]
Police have charged a 21-year-old man following a shooting in Newcastle early yesterday morning. Around 5am on Friday, 24 January, a 36-year-old man arrived at a hospital in Waratah with a gunshot wound to the neck. He was later transferred to another facility, where he remains in a stable condition. Officers from Newcastle City Police District were alerted and launched an investigation under Strike Force Fontanta. A crime scene was […]
The Albanese and Minns Governments have announced extended disaster recovery support for nine additional local government areas (LGAs) after severe thunderstorms and intense rainfall lashed parts of New South Wales on 15 January 2025. The affected areas include Blacktown, Cessnock, Dungog, Hawkesbury, Lake Macquarie, Mid Coast, Northern Beaches, Singleton, and Upper Hunter. This new round of assistance follows similar measures introduced on 18 January for Maitland, Port Stephens, and Snowy […]
A scientist with a passion for the environment was among 170 new citizens who pledged their commitment at City of Newcastle’s first citizenship ceremony of 2025. Originally from Germany, Dr Laura Stapp spent nearly a decade navigating multiple visas after moving to Australia in 2016. A recent change to citizenship laws has enabled her to hold both German and Australian nationality. Dr Stapp is thrilled about the opportunities and belonging […]
