Name suppression for man arrested in Newcastle siege
Police have applied to suppress the name of a man – involved in a tense stand-off at Newcastle this week – who’s alleged to be involved in a Sydney shooting.
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Man allegedly harassed police dog at wild house party
Windale’s Jordan Baxter was charged after he allegedly tried to incite further attacks on police at an out-of-control house party in Eleebana last month, where an officer was hit by a flying glass bottle.
Police search for bodies in ashes of hotel fire
Cadaver dogs will be brought in to search for possible human remains in the ruins of Newcastle’s former CBD Hotel which was thought to be home to several squatters.
COVID-19: Hunter business gets on top of virus
The wrath of COVID-19 has travelled far and wide, striking down business as it goes, but one local business in Lake Macquarie is starting to thrive in the current climate finding innovative ways to adapt.
Violent sibling feud ends in alleged stabbing: court
A feud between two brothers spilt over while in isolation together at their mum’s house, with one grabbing a knife and stabbing the other four times in the back, a court has heard.
Pub inferno forces residents in self-isolation to flee
Residents living in self isolation, including two infected with COVID-19, were forced to flee their homes after a fire broke out in an abandoned hotel in Newcastle on Sunday night.
‘Devil is in the detail’ on childcare package
Hunter families are rejoicing at news the Federal Government will fund free childcare for everyone, but a local childcare operator wants to see more detail, as centres are overwhelmed with questions.
Student’s ‘ultimatum’ for university
A University of Newcastle student has outlined “major ultimatums” in a change.org petition, saying the online learning format offered by the educator amid the COVID-19 crisis is detrimental for students.
Revealed: Wallsend at centre of Hunter, Newcastle COVID-19 cases
For the first time we can reveal where the COVID-19 cases have presented down to each postcode. Among the worst hit suburbs are Wallsend, Nelson Bay and Rathmines. How safe is your suburb?
Man’s skull allegedly crushed after arranging sex
A man who thought he had arranged sex online at his house near Newcastle allegedly had his skull broken when the woman showed up with a group of men, police allege.
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