Knife, meth, pills: Wanted driver’s dramatic inner-city arrest
A man has denied hitting a police officer as he drove off from a crash before being dramatically arrested almost a fortnight later in Newcastle CBD with drugs and a knife in his car.
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The NSW town that’s been invaded by plague of bats
A town has been driven so batty over a plague of flying foxes that council have been summoned to sink their fangs into the problem.
Alleged hoon charged after six injured during burnout
A teenager has been hit with a raft of driving charges after an alleged burnout-gone-wrong ended with him being bashed and another six others – including two young girls – being injured.
Child-like sex doll accused granted strict bail
A man arrested outside a church allegedly in possession of child abuse material, child-like sex dolls, rope, knives and a mattress has been granted bail after a court heard he was being treated for a significant mental illness.
Suspect’s nudie run after gun found in stolen car
A bush manhunt by cops on foot and in the air north of Newcastle has failed to find any trace of a pantless driver wanted after officers recovered a gun from a stolen car.
Bikie’s tighty whitey drug stash uncovered after dunny assault
A fight night bathroom assault at a Newcastle club led cops to the home of a nominee Nomads bikie, where officers then uncovered drugs and cash, some of which was stashed in his undies.
Alleged bikie associate charged over $19m meth import
A man with alleged organised crime links has been dramatically arrested by federal authorities on a property in a tiny Hunter town after 21kg of methamphetamine was seized arriving off a ship from Spain.
Passenger’s alleged undies package worth $400k on the street
Police allege it was the odd driving along a tiny suburban lane a few hours after midnight which first raised their eyebrows, before some questions got their full attention – 250g of ice stuffed down a passenger’s pants.
Tool theft raid uncovers almost two ounces of meth, gun: police
Police who raided a suburban home as part of an investigation into a tradie’s truck full of tools being stolen have allegedly seized 50g of meth and a firearm.
12 month rental forecast: Shocking suburb-by-suburb figures revealed
A new report forecasts what you could be paying in rent in 12 months. But while it’s good news for some, it sends a stern warning to others. Find your suburb in our interactive table.
Call your bank: Rate cut trap revealed
The RBA has finally cut the cash rate. But that doesn’t mean your repayments will reduce. Here’s how to fix it ASAP
Why a ‘certain’ RBA cut will make everything worse
Experts agree the RBA must cut in February, triggering massive flow-on effects for property prices, mortgage payments and bank competition. But is a cut good news for everyone?
12-month rent forecast: what you’ll pay in each NSW suburb
Rents in parts of Sydney are set to fall by up to 25 per cent by year-end, but the outlook isn’t good for all tenants. See what rent will be in each suburb
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Newcastle weather
As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Check out the latest on Newcastle and Hunter roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Everybody appearing at Raymond Terrace Local Court, Wednesday, February 19
Here is a list of matters listed at Raymond Terrace Local Court on Wednesday.
Everybody appearing at Singleton Local Court, Wednesday, February 19
Here is a list of matters listed at Singleton Local Court on Wednesday.
Man charged after raid yields sawn-off, ammo, drugs
A man is in custody after a Hunter Valley drug operation led police to a Central Coast address where they seized a sawn-off shotgun, homemade pistol, ammunition and drugs.
Woman succumbs to injuries two days after Hunter smash
An elderly woman has died in hospital following a two-car crash in the Hunter region last week with a younger woman escaping uninjured.
Motorcyclist dies after hitting tree
A young motorcyclist has died in the Hunter Valley after colliding with a tree. Here’s the latest.
Alleged arsonist accused of spraying home with bullets
A Newcastle man has faced court after neighbouring detectives on two separate strike forces arrested the accused over an alleged $12m arson on a council chambers and a drive-by shooting.
Guns seized after man charged over home shoot-up
An arsenal of guns and a NSW Police baseball cap have been seized by police after a man was arrested and stands accused of spraying a home with bullets in Newcastle last month.
‘Guiding me through’: How Tyson Walker is adjusting to life at Roosters
Tyson Walker brings an unmatched bloodline to the Roosters SG Ball program, with the 17-year-old young gun having older brother and NRL star Sam to guide him on his journey.
RLCC signings tracker: Ex-international bolsters Woy Woy
A backflip from a former international, along with some strategic additions, has given Woy Woy a huge boost ahead of the season. Check out the Rugby League Central Coast signings tracker.
NSWRL Junior Reps: Leading tryscorers, points across all grades
Keep track of who is lighting it up in the Junior Reps with the leading tryscorers and pointscorers from across the Harold Matthews, Lisa Fiaola, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup 2025 season.
Johns/Daley Cup: Leading tryscorers, points across all grades
Stay up to date with the top tryscorers and pointscorers in the elite rugby league regional competitions of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.
Mum perished trying to save Aurora, 6, from horrific inferno
A neighbour has remembered her close friend Veronica Carmady as a loving mother who died attempting to save her daughter Aurora from an inferno that ripped through their south west Sydney home on Wednesday.
Dog refused on Qantas flight highlights big Aussie problem
A court case centred around an assistance dog being refused on a Qantas flight has sparked a call for major change in Australia.
Man allegedly sexually assaulted girls as young as 2 in toilet block
Sex crime detectives have credited advances in technology for the arrest of a man who allegedly sexually assaulted five children more than a decade ago. See the arrest.
Bullets fly in street as suspected gang hit caught on CCTV
Scary vision has emerged of the moment three men were forced to duck for cover as bullets flew on the streets of Sydney’s south in a suspected organised crime linked shooting.
What Albo said to Trump in ‘warm’ chat
Anthony Albanese has revealed some of what he spoke to Donald Trump about in their “warm” phone call.
Clive Palmer launches Make Australia Great Again party
The Aussie mining magnate has announced his new political party, the Trumpet of Patriots, promises to “drain the Swamp in Canberra”.
What really went on between police minister and top cop in crucial 48 hours
New details have emerged about the way Shane Patton’s messy axing as Victorian Police Chief Commissioner was handled.
Abbott: Abolish the ‘insane’ net zero policy
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has made a dig at US President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war as he talked tariffs at a prestigious conservative conference in London.
A better way to stay lean amid weight loss drug warning
Experts reveal why weight loss drugs may not be the answer for Aussies trying to lose kilos, and how they can kick-start their metabolism without them.
‘Dead man’: Cruel joke in Aussie POW video
Another video of Australian prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins has emerged online showing his Russian captors making a cruel joke.
Donald Trump’s four-word answer stuns
Asked about Ukraine’s exclusion from peace talks with Russia, Donald Trump delivered a response that astonished viewers.
‘Complex’: Major health update on the Pope
Pope Francis, who was admitted to hospital last week, has developed pneumonia in both of his lungs, the Vatican announced.
Worst news on youngest Hamas hostages
Images of a mum and her two red headed young kids being taken hostage by Hamas shocked the world. But an update on them appears grim.
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