Gillian Summers thought her son was joking when he said he was buying a yacht, naming it Merewether, and sailing …
Pair charged over Merewether break-ins
Newcastle Police have intercepted two men in the early hours of Tuesday morning, who were caught breaking into a home, …
Pedestrian killed after being struck by a truck at Maitland
Tragedy on the Hunter’s roads this morning with a pedestrian killed after being struck by a truck at Maitland. Emergency …
Infrastructure company inks 30 year agreement for Kurri Kurri pipeline project
A leading Australian energy infrastructure business has inked a 30-year contract for the transportation and storage of gas in Kurri …
Federal seat of Newcastle now the governments most safest
The federal seat of Newcastle, which has only been held by Labor since federation in 1901, has now been declared …
Seven local councils to increase their rates
Just when you thought the cost of living crisis could not get any worse, seven local councils have successfully applied …
Putty man among those arrested over climate gathering that turned violent
A Singleton Shire man is among seven people arrested following a police operation to prevent an unauthorised climate protest in …
Keolis Downer drivers on strike
Newcastle bus drivers have walked off the job today, fed up with failed negotiations with one of the regions private …
Three arrested after assault in Jesmond
Three men have been arrested following a vicious assault in Jesmond on Thursday night. At around 11pm a male …
End Of An Era: 1960s-era Wilton Road Bridge To Be Replaced Next Month
One of Lake Macquarie’s oldest bridges will be replaced next month. At 53 years old, Awaba’s deteriorating Wilton Road Bridge …