Single-vehicle crash claims woman’s life at Edgeworth
A 33-year-old woman has sadly passed away in Lake Macquarie after her car crashed into a telegraph pole.
NSW music festivals to trial pill testing after drug summit
The state government is permitting a 12-month trial of pill testing at festivals in early 2025, set to prevent the likelihood of deaths.
Swimmer dies in Lake Mac as thousands hit beaches for relief from heat
A man has died after being pulled from the surf at Catherine Hill Bay, amidst increasing beach attendance.
Cessnock’s signature event Stomped from calendar
Organisers of the beloved Cessnock Stomp Festival have officially pulled the plug, due to alleged growing funding gaps.
$52m Hunter Sports Centre expansion back on track
After significant delays, the $52 million new-look Hunter Sports Centre is back on track to re-open its doors in March.
Critically-endangered Hunter bushland bulldozed for industrial estate
The Australian Conservation Foundation is calling for a government investigation to be made into alleged illegal land clearing in Singleton.
Newcastle band sued over ‘freak’ accident
Newcastle band Trophy Eyes is being sued by a concert attendee who was left paralysed after the lead singer landed on her during a crowd surfing stunt.
Pay fight sparks as ‘intolerable’ NYE strike threatened
Planned transport worker strikes are set to cause significant disturbances in Sydney, with staff walking off the job from December 28.
First major switch for Newcastle Inner City Bypass
As of this week, motorists travelling along Newcastle Road are now temporarily permitted to pass underneath the Jesmond Bridge.
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