On Monday 29th July 2024, nurses and midwives from Lake Macquarie Private Hospital will engage in a four-hour strike, highlighting discontent with Ramsay Health Care's pay and conditions offer. This industrial action is part of a broader campaign by the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), aiming to secure better wages and staffing ratios. Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, located in Gateshead, 15 km south of the Newcastle CBD. It is […]

Watch Video NEWY 87.8 EXCLUSIVE - Residents of Newcastle can breathe a sigh of relief as two suspects have been apprehended in connection with a series of alleged bicycle thefts across Newcastle. Local neighbours had long alleged the individuals of stealing bikes, ebikes, and motorcycles, dismantling them, and selling the parts. There were also allegations of drug dealing for years, adding to the community's concerns. The police investigation, which began […]

A multi-vehicle crash on the M1 Pacific Motorway at Berowra caused significant traffic disruptions and resulted in two drivers being hospitalised. The incident occurred around 6PM on Thursday, 25 July 2024, prompting an extensive emergency response. According to the Ku-Ring-Gai Police Area Command, the collision involved five vehicles. A male driver of a blue sedan was airlifted to hospital in a serious but stable condition. Meanwhile, a female driver of […]

The City of Newcastle has recently named Distinguished Laureate Professor Roger Smith as its 19th Freeman, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to medical research and the community. This honour, a rare distinction, recognises Professor Smith's extensive work in reproductive health, particularly his groundbreaking research on human pregnancy and childbirth. Professor Smith's career spans over three decades, during which he has made significant strides in understanding the biological mechanisms that govern pregnancy. […]

Two teenagers are set to face court after being charged in connection with a series of break-ins and a police pursuit in the Tamworth and Singleton areas. This comes as part of Operation Regional Mongoose, a high-visibility police initiative aimed at combating serious property-related crimes, primarily committed by young offenders. The investigation, led by officers from the Oxley and Hunter Valley Police Districts, began following reports of multiple break-ins and […]