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Elderly Woman Dies After Two-Car Crash in Windale

A woman has died following a crash in Windale last week. Emergency services were called to James Street around 3:30 pm on Friday, 7 February, after a Hyundai i30 and a Ford Fiesta collided. The driver of the Hyundai, an 82-year-old woman, was trapped in the vehicle before being freed and treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics. She was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition […]

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New $26 Million Intersection Opens to Ease Congestion in Thornton

newy.com.au - A major infrastructure upgrade has been completed in Thornton, with the opening of a new $26 million four-way intersection at Raymond Terrace Road and Government Road. The project, jointly funded by Maitland City Council and the NSW Government, aims to ease congestion in one of Maitland’s fastest-growing areas. The upgrade includes new traffic lights, widened roads with two lanes in each direction, and dedicated right-turn lanes to improve […]

today10 February 2025

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Major Upgrades Planned for John Renshaw Drive to Ease Hunter Traffic Bottleneck

newy.com.au - The Australian and New South Wales governments have committed $15 million to progress planning for critical upgrades at a major traffic congestion point in the Hunter region. The improvements aim to cut travel times, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety at the busy junction of the M1 Pacific Motorway, John Renshaw Drive, Weakleys Drive, and the New England Highway at Beresfield. Currently, motorists experience significant delays due to […]

today10 February 2025

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Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Hunter Valley

newy.com.au - A fatal motorcycle accident in the Hunter Valley has claimed the life of a 28-year-old man over the weekend. Emergency services were called to Putty Road, Howes Valley, around 10:50am on Sunday, 9 February 2025, after reports of a single-vehicle crash. Police from the Hunter Valley Police District arrived to find that the motorcycle had veered off the road and collided with a tree. Despite efforts from NSW […]

today10 February 2025

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Newcastle Women Shine as Finalists in NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025

newy.com.au - Two remarkable women from Newcastle have been named among the finalists in the prestigious NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025, recognising their outstanding contributions to their communities and fields. Mariam Mohammed and Ennia Jones stand as local inspirations, representing Newcastle on the state stage. The awards, now in their 13th year, celebrate extraordinary women across New South Wales who are making a difference in various sectors. With […]

today10 February 2025

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Teens Face Court Over Alleged Armed Robbery in Newcastle

newy.com.au - Two teenagers have been charged following an alleged armed robbery near the Newcastle Light Rail Interchange on Saturday evening, 9 February 2025. Police were called to the area near Station Street, Wickham, just after 6:30 pm following reports that a 17-year-old boy had been threatened with a knife and robbed by a group of teenagers. The offenders allegedly stole the victim’s phone and shoes before fleeing the scene. […]

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Newcastle Man to Face Court Over Alleged Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop

newy.com.au - A man is set to appear in a Sydney court today after police allegedly discovered a package containing illicit drugs hidden in his pants during a traffic stop in Wallsend early this morning. Around 2am on Sunday, 9 February 2025, officers from the Newcastle City Police District pulled over a utility on Lowrey Lane, Wallsend, after noticing it swerving on the road. Upon searching the vehicle, police allegedly […]

today9 February 2025

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Newcastle Man Caught with $400K Worth of Drugs in Pants During Traffic Stop

A 34-year-old man is set to face court after police allegedly discovered a package containing over 250 grams of methylamphetamine hidden in his pants during a routine traffic stop in Wallsend. At around 2am on Sunday, 9 February 2025, officers from the Newcastle City Police District pulled over a utility on Lowrey Lane after noticing it swerving on the road. During their inspection, police allegedly found a package of illicit […]

today9 February 2025

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Blaze at Benchmark Hotel in Hawks Nest Forces Evacuations

newy.com.au - A fire erupted in the early hours of this morning at the Benchmark Hotel on Booner Street, Hawks Nest, situated just North of Nelson Bay.The fire prompted a significant emergency response. Superintendent Jim O'Farrell of Fire and Rescue NSW confirmed that eight fire trucks arrived at the scene just after 1 am to battle the blaze in the three-level mixed-occupancy building. The ground floor of the hotel houses […]

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