A teenage boy has been charged following several alleged aggravated break and enter offences in the Hunter. In June 2020, officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police Proactive Crime Team commenced Operation…
Police are appealing for information after two men were stabbed during a home invasion at Hawks Nest overnight. About 10.30pm (Monday 30 June 2020), a 78-year-old man opened the door…
The Covid-19 economic crisis is hitting the Hunter hard and fast with statistics from the Hunter Business Chamber show that 36,000 jobs were lost in the Hunter region in May…
Key Points The man left the venue, then returned and refused to leave a licensed venue, police were called to remove the man.When police arrived the man begun swearing and…
A man has been charged with damaging a police vehicle after he allegedly kicked the door during an incident where officers were threatened with a knife earlier this week. Two…
Fears of a second wave of Covid-19 in Victoria has sent Hunter residents into a toilet paper buying frenzy today. The shelves of Coles and Woolworths have been stripped bare…
Cessnock City Council welcomed a recent NSW Government announcement that will see a temporary Community Recovery Officer role established for the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). The role will be…
A man has been charged after allegedly threatening a police officer with a knife in Newcastle yesterday. Police will allege in court that about 2.10pm yesterday (Tuesday 23 June 2020),…
Key Points A man and woman arrested and chargedThree officers assaultedOC spray deployed twice during the arrests.The man was refused bail and the woman was granted conditional bail A man…
Key points Police investigate eight properties that were broken into in Hamilton and MerewetherThree teens arrested and charged.All three teens were granted strict conditional bail. Newcastle City Police have made…
Enhanced opportunities for sport and recreation – including a new skate park and outdoor gym equipment – will be central to a draft Rathmines Park Master Plan now on public…
Do you have household chemicals, gas bottles or fluorescent lights you need to dispose of? You can drop these and other items off for free at the next Chemical CleanOut…
Great news! Our City of Newcastle 2020/21 Budget has just passed at Council tonight. Our Budget is a $275 million boost to City’s economy that will generate up to 700…
A reminder that our Household Chemical Cleanout is now on Sunday 26 July. 📆 During the drop off we need residents to stay inside their vehicles at all times to…
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body at a home in the Hunter this morning. Key Points Port Stephens Police found the body of a woman…
Key Points Second serious crash in 24 hoursTwo vehicle crashOne person trapped and transported to hospital Last night Emergency Services responded to a serious crash at Lemon Tree Passage. This…
Hillsborough Road is in dire need of upgrades, and this week in Parliament Jodie Harrison MP called on the Government to commit to the upgrade of Hillsborough Road. As Australia…
A man and woman have been charged after a car crashed into a house following a pursuit in the Hunter yesterday. Key Points Police initiated a pursuit around 2.20pmThe vehicle…
Key points Mayor Baker Celebrates Arbor Day26 trees have been planted across Maitland Over 2000 seedlings have givin to community groups. Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and…
Police, Emergency Services and Westpac are currently on scene at a single vehicle accident on Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Salt Ash. If you are intending to travel on Lemon Tree…