A teenager has been arrested after riding dangerously on footpaths before crashing into a shop at Charlestown. Police were called …
Grass fire burning west of Muswellbrook
Fire crews are on the scene of a grass fire west of Muswellbrook this afternoon. Rural Fire Service teams were …
Fair Work Commission called in amid long-running stoush between University of Newcastle and Tertiary Education Union
The Fair Work Commission is set to wade into a long-running stoush between staff and management at the University of …
Jeff Smith to take on General Manager role at Maitland City Council
Maitland City Council has a new General Manager, following David Evans stepping down from the role. Jeff Smith has been …
Lake Macquarie’s Rhiannan Iffland dives off tallest waterfall in Guatemala ahead of World Series
Lake Macquarie cliff diving world champion Rhiannan Iffland has embarked on a diving adventure in Guatemala ahead of the start …
List of Hunter councils against proposed increase to Emergency Services Levy grows
Hunter Councils are banning together against a proposed increase to the Emergency Services Levy (ESL). The ESL is a cost …
Supercross Championship to kick off in Newcastle again
The Fox Australian Supercross Championship AUS-X Triple Crown will kick off in Newcastle again this year. Last year almost 20,000 …
Police Launch Appeal For Information After Four Cars Stolen
Newcastle Police are appealing for public assistance after four vehicles were allegedly stolen from a not-for-profit in Hamilton North over …
Lake Macquarie home damaged by early morning boat fire
A Lake Macquarie home has been damaged by fire in the early hours of this morning. About 4:30am emergency services …
Lake Macquarie Council adopts budget with first surplus in five years
Lake Macquarie Council has adopted its first surplus budget in five years. Councillors voted to adopt the 2023-24 Operational Plan …