A roofing company has been hit with a nine-month sanction, after a first-year apprentice died from injuries sustained from falling …
Woman freed from tipped car after it tipped at Wallsend
Fire and Rescue crews have freed a woman from her vehicle after it rolled at Wallsend on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency …
Newcastle Knights release Mitch Barnett from contract
Newcastle Knights star forward Mitch Barnett has been released from the final year of his current contract, freeing him to …
Labor pledges almost $5 million for improved mobile and TV reception in Lake Macquarie
Local politicians are back on the beat today, in campaign mode after the Easter long weekend. Labor’s Shadow Minister for …
Man airlifted to John Hunter Hospital after fall from horse near Singleton
A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a horse near Singleton on Sunday. Emergency services were called …
Local church leaders co-sign letter calling for action on climate change
Local church leaders have co-signed an open letter calling for government leaders to act on climate change. The letter was …
Ponga contract saga overshadows Knights loss to Dragons
The future of Kalyn Ponga at the Newcastle Knights has been thrown into doubt after reports the club had withdrawn …
Local police say Easter weekend road behaviour has been mostly positive
Local police are currently targeting dangerous drivers, as Operation Easter 2022 enters day four. Of note, officers arrested a 53-year-old …
Man in critical condition in the John Hunter Hospital after police dog attack
A man is in a critical condition in the John Hunter Hospital after suffering serious injuries during a police operation …
Local MP demands government to answer questions about mobile speed cameras
Late last year, the NSW Government announced a backflip whereby warning signage would be reinstated for mobile speed cameras. It …