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A man has been formally charged in connection with a deadly crash near Maitland in New South Wales' Hunter Region earlier this year, which claimed the life of another driver. The tragic incident occurred at approximately 3.45 pm on Monday, 5 August 2024, when emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision on Cessnock Road in Gillieston Heights, about 5 kilometres south of Maitland. Upon arrival, officers from the Port […]
Wallarah Rural Fire Brigade crews, alongside Fire and Rescue NSW Swansea, responded to a vehicle fire late last night on Kayuga Close in Caves Beach. The call-out, which took place at 9:42 pm, saw both Wallarah’s Cat 1 Alpha and Bravo firefighting units on the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully engulfed single-cab Hilux ute. Crews, including Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA) operators from both Wallarah and Station 447, […]
In Wallsend, a 24-year-old woman has been charged following an alleged assault that left an elderly man in critical condition. Emergency services were called to Raglan Street around 12:55 pm on Sunday, 10 November 2024, after reports of an assault involving an elderly man. According to police reports, the woman allegedly struck the 81-year-old man with an object, causing him to fall onto the road. Paramedics from NSW Ambulance attended […]
A 46-year-old man has been charged following a police investigation into a break-in at a Heddon Greta electrical substation last month that allegedly led to an explosion and serious damage to critical infrastructure. The incident reportedly occurred late on Monday, 25 October 2024, when an intruder broke into the substation on Main Road, Heddon Greta, making off with a quantity of copper cabling. The theft allegedly triggered an explosion, which […]
In a boost to housing development across New South Wales, the Minns Government has established a Housing Taskforce that has already unlocked over 13,000 homes by resolving bureaucratic delays. This initiative, aimed at speeding up the delivery of more homes and creating jobs, has proven especially effective in the Greater Newcastle area. The Housing Taskforce, which began as a pilot program in September 2024, focuses on tackling post-consent requirements where […]
newy.com.au - A Beechcraft King Air B200 was forced to perform an emergency wheels-up landing at Newcastle's Williamtown Airport after a fatigue crack led to a nose gear failure, according to a recent report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB). On 13 May 2024, the aircraft, registered VH-XDV and operated by Eastern Air Services, departed Williamtown Airport on a charter flight to Lord Howe Island via Port Macquarie. On […]
newy.com.au - Maitland is experiencing a population boom that’s exceeding expectations, with new figures showing six new residents arrive in the city daily. According to the latest State of Our City report presented to Maitland councillors on 13 November 2024, the population surge means Maitland is on track to surpass 100,000 residents within the next two years, eclipsing previous growth projections. The report reveals that the city’s population grew by […]
This article has been updated at 12:17pm as the Deputy Lord Mayor has hit back against the Lord Mayor newy.com.au - The NSW Supreme Court has ruled against Rising Tide’s planned water-based protest in Newcastle Harbour, supporting an application from the police commissioner to prohibit the blockade. Rising Tide’s multi-day “People’s Blockade,” aimed at disrupting vessel traffic to the world’s largest coal port, was deemed a safety risk, with Justice […]
newy.com.au - The NSW Labor Government has announced a historic pay offer for NSW Police, marking a major step in efforts to recruit and retain officers amid ongoing workforce challenges. The four-year agreement, valued at $697.6 million, includes a 19% pay rise for non-commissioned officers, along with enhanced allowances, accelerated career progression, and a one-off $5,400 leadership retention payment. The deal aims to halt the exodus of officers from the […]
