A shark sighting has prompted the closure of several Newcastle Beaches today. Lifeguards raised the alarm around 9 o’clock this …
Beach restoration to push ahead
Two years after huge swells decimated Bar Beach, Newcastle council has announced works to protect the popular piece of coastline. …
EPA: ‘No Evidence Of Pollution, Algae’ After Dead Fish Found At Merewether Beach
The Environment Protection Authority has confirmed it is investigating after a disturbing number of dead fish washed up on beaches …
Parolee nabbed again
A parolee is back behind bars following an arrest by Newcastle police. The offender was wanted over an alleged aggravated …
Man arrested after nearly eight hour stand off at Bear Beach unit
A man has been arrested after barricading himself inside a unit in Newcastle for more than seven hours overnight. Newcastle …
Beach accessways at Newcastle beaches closed after rough surf
Accessways at some of Newcastle’s beaches are closed after another weekend of rough surf conditions. Newcastle Council said large and …
Man Rescued from Bar Beach Cliff Face
A man has been rescued from a cliff face at Bar Beach after becoming trapped 20 metres below the car …