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newy.com.au - Firefighters have rescued two people from a home engulfed in flames on Greta Street, Aberdare, near Cessnock this morning. The blaze, which saw more than 30 firefighters and ten fire trucks deployed to the scene, was reported just after 9 am, following multiple emergency calls from concerned locals. Arriving to find the single-level home already heavily involved, firefighters made an urgent entry to rescue two trapped residents while […]

newy.com.au - Newcastle drivers are being reminded of new traffic arrangements as major road and rail projects continue across the region. These ongoing infrastructure upgrades, led by Transport for NSW, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), and Hunter Water, bring frequent changes to traffic flow, lane closures, speed restrictions, and detours. Here’s a refresher and the latest updates for Newcastle motorists navigating these crucial improvements. Newcastle Inner City Bypass Work: […]

newy.com.au - Newcastle has officially entered the festive season with the City of Newcastle unveiling a two-metre-tall Christmas present in Hunter Street Mall, marking the start of its annual Christmas celebrations. This giant gift, crafted from cedar boards salvaged from a century-old Carrington home, is decorated with artwork by local artist Mitch Revs and will illuminate the Market Street steps until Boxing Day, inviting locals to capture holiday photos with […]

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 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 […]