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Fullerton Cove is set to welcome a new mixed-use shopping centre following the approval of a development application by the Hunter & Central Coast Regional Planning Panel. The project, located at 42 Fullerton Cove Road, will include a supermarket, liquor store, commercial tenancies, medical centre, and extensive car parking facilities. Mayor Leah Anderson has praised the development, emphasising its alignment with Council priorities and the long-term vision outlined in the […]

Australia Day 2025 in the Hunter region offers a diverse array of events and celebrations across various LGAs, each reflecting the unique character and community spirit of their locales. Newcastle In Newcastle, the City Council has decided not to hold official Australia Day celebrations this year, a move supported by councillors from Kerridge, Labor, and the Greens, with opposition from the Liberal Party led by Deputy Lord Mayor Callum Pull […]

In the wake of severe storms that battered the region, closing roads, cutting power, and damaging countless homes and businesses, workers on the front lines have experienced the best and the worst of human behavior. Among them is Pauline Bradshaw, a traffic controller assisting local councils and essential service crews, who shared her story of tireless efforts, public backlash, and rare acts of kindness. “The destruction is widespread,” Bradshaw said. […]

Newy.com.au provided rolling coverage of the storms via our Facebook Page   South Newcastle Beach Skate Park is holding up following the storms   NELSON BAY – Outback Mike shares his experience of life during the recent power outage in the bay.   The recent natural disaster declaration for MAITLAND and PORT STEPHENS unlocks a range of support measures to assist residents   Flooding at Sandgate has lead to the […]

Motorcyclist Injured, Man Charged After Alleged Stolen SUV Crashes in Newcastle A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges related to firearms, drugs, and traffic offences following a dramatic police pursuit through Newcastle on Tuesday evening (14 January 2025). The chase culminated in a crash that injured a motorcyclist and overturned a police vehicle. According to authorities, officers first attempted to stop a Ford Everest on Acacia Avenue, Waratah, shortly after […]

A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an alleged attempted break and enter at a Liquorland store on Turton Road, before stealing items from a nearby Coles. The incident occurred around 9:25 p.m. last night (Sunday 12 January 2025). According to NSW Police, officers from Newcastle City Police District were called to the Liquorland premises after reports that a man, allegedly armed with a hammer, attempted to forcefully […]