A local bank branch is set to close. Westpac say their branch on Hunter Street in Newcastle will shut it’s …
Power from waste weeds push
Federal member for Hunter Dan Repacholi has called on the state government to push a local project to generate power …
Booragul home destroyed during early morning blaze
A home has been destroyed by fire in Lake Macquarie in the early hours of Monday morning. Fire crews were …
More EV charges for Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie council is today launching seven new electrical vehicle chargers across the city. The council says the city has …
Popular railway museum shuts doors
The Richmond Vale Railway museum has closed because of health and safety concerns. The organisation which runs the popular tourist …
Police warning for wanted alleged fraudster
Police are warning people about a man in the Newcastle area wanted for fraud and scam-related offences in Port Macquarie. …
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser not re-contesting September election
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser will not be re-contesting the top job this September. Serving in the job since 2016 …
Back burn saves homes
Rural fire service crews have brought a fire burning on the northern shores of Port Stephens under control. About two …
Man to remain behind bars over violent Commonwealth Hotel armed robbery
A man charged over a violent armed robbery at a Newcastle Hotel last week will remain behind bars. The 34-year-old …
Former Hunter MP’s son tragically dies during ADF training exercise
Former Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon’s son has tragically died after suffering fatal injuries during an Australian Defence Force training exercise. …