Twin serial pedophile jailed for abuse of young boys
After his twin brother received a lengthy sentence in March, it was Richard Mateer’s turn to be sentenced for the horrific abuse of young boys in Lake Macquarie dating back more than 30 years ago.
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‘Screwed over’: Community fight over massive solar farm
Solar farms are becoming part of plans to hit renewable energy targets across the nation but is it at the cost to small rural communities? Now Hunter residents are fighting to keep their “untouched” piece of paradise.
‘Fitness issues’: Alleged train station murder case delayed
There have been continued delays in the NSW Supreme Court for a man accused of fatally bashing a passenger at a Newcastle train station, with a fitness hearing scheduled.
Restaurant owner accused of rape at work function
A well-known Port Stephens businessman and hospitality entrepreneur has fronted court in a bid for freedom after being charged with the alleged sexual assault of a woman at a late night work function.
Meet the Hunter candidates in the 2024 council elections
With a big list of candidates across the Hunter we’ve made voting a little easier with information you need to know to before September 14. Here’s Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Muswellbrook and Port Stephens candidates.
Unlicensed and on parole: High-speed pursuit ends in smash
Unlicensed, on parole and with his girlfriend in tow, a man has put his foot to the floor when police tried to pull him over, weaving through multiple suburbs at speeds of up to 160km/h.
Climate activist appeals ‘harsh’ jail sentence
A young Tasmanian woman jailed after causing a disruption at the Port of Newcastle – part of a series of climate protests co-ordinated by Blockade Australia – has appealed her sentence.
‘Big price tag’: Paralympians plea to continue dream
He’s a Hunter Paralympian who is chasing his dream in Paris, but the plight to be the best at his sport has taken a toll with a fundraising page set up to help him out.
The inside story of a vicious bikie kneecapping
The night began with a lavish seafood meal in one of Newcastle’s finest restaurants. It ended with the shooting of a bikie gang nominee for disobeying club rules. Now, almost an entire Nomads chapter has been shot down by police.
Fresh details: ‘Curious’ businessman filmed girls, women
A well-known Hunter Valley businessman said he was “f**ked in the head” after an disturbing discovery by his then partner which included secretly filming videos of her child and a number of his work colleagues. New details in the explosive case can now be revealed.
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