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A 17-year-old male from Raymond Terrace faced severe penalties after being caught speeding on the Pacific Highway. Around 2:40 pm on Saturday, 3rd August 2024, Raymond Terrace Highway Patrol officers clocked a Subaru Impreza sedan, displaying red 'P' plates, travelling at 116 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. Upon passing the police, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 170 km/h before being checked at 156 km/h. The car was eventually stopped, […]

Site Address (Use Google Maps To Navigate): 30 Shortland Esp, Newcastle East, NSW 2300 Watch Video Scroll down for images of the site. Newcastle East, NSW – After 22 years of temporary fixes and closures due to severe rockfall hazards, the picturesque stretch of Shortland Esplanade from Newcastle Beach to King Edward Park, South of Newcastle Beach has been rejuvenated to a world-class, ultra-modern standard and officially reopened exclusively for […]

Due to forecast weather conditions, beachfront driving along Stockton Beach will be temporarily closed until Monday, 5 August. Large swells and strong winds are predicted to make the beachfront unsafe for vehicles. The closure will extend from the Gan Gan entry at Anna Bay to the Lavis Lane entry at Williamtown. This precaution is being taken to ensure visitor safety and to protect cultural sites. The closure will be in […]

Mayfield West, NSW - The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) - City of Newcastle Unit celebrated the opening of its new premises at 13 Spit Island Close, Mayfield West. The move from their previous location in Tighes Hill marks a milestone in enhancing emergency response capabilities in the region. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Tim Crakanthorp MP and Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen. In his congratulatory […]

On a bright Thursday morning, the children at Jesmond Early Education Centre were buzzing with excitement. Fire and Rescue Wallsend were visiting, and everyone knew it would be a day full of fun and learning. The day began in the Bottlebrush Room, also known as the Preschool Room, where the children eagerly gathered to meet the firefighters. The brave men and women of  Fire and Rescue NSW taught them about […]

The Newcastle soccer community is mourning the loss of Russell Henry, a beloved figure who passed away on March 9, 2024. Russell, known for his significant contributions to local soccer as the CEO of Newcastle Football, was celebrated for his leadership, integrity, and dedication to the sport. He played a pivotal role in initiatives such as the National Club Development Program, enhancing the governance and facilities of local clubs. Russell […]

Newcastle's art enthusiasts are in for a treat with the unveiling of a new six-metre-wide suspended sculpture set to grace the atrium of the revamped Newcastle Art Gallery. The sculpture, a collaboration between seventh-generation Novocastrian and Awabakal descendant Shellie Smith and artist Julie Squires, is the first of three major new works commissioned for the gallery's expansion. The artwork will feature 30 cast aluminium fish arranged in a spiralling school, […]