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Four men have been charged after an extensive investigation into the alleged kidnapping of a man at Rutherford earlier this year. On Wednesday, 28 February 2024, officers from the Hunter Valley Police District found a 38-year-old man near Greta suffering from serious injuries. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and transported to Maitland Hospital for treatment of facial injuries, bruising, lacerations, and a stab wound to his leg. Police […]

Residents from Newcastle and surrounding areas are gearing up for a gruelling 35km walk on Sunday, 25 August, to raise funds for the Mito Foundation. The event, known as The Bloody Long Walk, aims to support those affected by mitochondrial disease (mito) and increase awareness of this devastating condition. Participants will set off from Redhead Beach at 6:30am and follow a scenic route, finishing at Foreshore Park after more than […]

A 29-year-old man is set to face court today after being charged with several break and enter offences across Rutherford and Maitland. Between Sunday 21 July and Monday 5 August 2024, police from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District received multiple reports of break and enters at Walka Grange Lifestyle Village on Waterworks Road, Rutherford. Following further investigations, officers looked into a separate incident on Sunday 11 August 2024, where a […]

    Residents in Wallsend are urging Australia Post to address under-resourcing issues at their local post office, Federal Member for Newcastle, Sharon Claydon has taken the community’s concerns to Parliament this week. Locals have reported lengthy wait times of over 30 minutes to be served, with some customers turned away due to staff being unable to meet the increased demand. The issue has become a significant inconvenience, particularly for […]

The long-awaited dredging of Swansea Channel has officially been completed, delivering a safer and more reliable route for boaters accessing Lake Macquarie. The two-stage operation, which began nearly a year ago, has successfully cleared 30,000 cubic metres of sand from the channel. The final stage of dredging involved the removal of 13,000 cubic metres of sediment from critical areas, including the stretch from the Dog Leg southeast of Elizabeth Island […]