The NSW Police Detective Sergeant in charge of an historic child sex abuse strike force has been recognised at a …
Court appearance for alleged sexual touching
Police have arrested a man over allegations that two women were sexually touched in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Police began …
Wanted man could be in the Hunter Valley
Police believe a man they’re after may be in the Hunter Valley. 39-year-old Tod Perceval is currently wanted on warrants …
Government to unwrap secret port deal
The NSW Treasurer will today announce that privatising the state’s ports, including Newcastle, has left the people of NSW saddled …
Woman Caught Driving Seven Times Legal Alcohol Limit At Gateshead
It wasn’t even lunchtime when a woman was allegedly caught driving while over seven times the legal alcohol limit in …
Maitland Gaol forced to close following safety review
Maitland Council have been forced to close a much loved community asset. Following an independent safety review of Maitland Gaol, …
Hundreds rescued off Hunter waters in February
An overturned catamaran was a low-light of Marine Rescue NSW’s major Hunter incidents in the region in February. The organisation …
A dozen evacuated following apparent lithium ion battery fire
A house has been destroyed at Caves Beach in what’s thought to be another lithium ion battery fire. Shortly after …
Garbage truck forced to dump load at Cliftleigh after catching fire
A garbage truck was forced to dump its load after catching fire in Cliftleigh on Tuesday morning. Fire crews were …
Plans lodged for social housing on busy Newcastle road
Brunker Road in Adamstown is set to be home to another apartment building if plans lodged with council are approved. …