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Police & EmergencyBush fire at Mount View under control, RFS issues Advice alert
A bush fire at Mount View Rd, Mount View in the Cessnock area is under control, with the NSW Rural Fire Service issuing an Advice alert.
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Police & EmergencyPolice release CCTV over alleged 2024 armed robbery at Cooks Hill hotel
Detectives release CCTV of a man and a white Mercedes-Benz over an alleged 2024 armed robbery and assault at a Union Street, Cooks Hill hotel.
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Police & EmergencyHazard reduction burn under control on Lookout Rd at New Lambton Heights
An 11-hectare hazard reduction burn on Lookout Rd at New Lambton Heights is under control, with Fire and Rescue NSW the responsible agency.
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Police & EmergencyHazard reduction burn underway on Lookout Road at New Lambton Heights
A planned hazard reduction burn on Lookout Road at New Lambton Heights is under control, with Fire and Rescue NSW the responsible agency.
Read morePolice & EmergencyPlanned hazard reduction burn under way in Uffington State Forest
A 245-hectare hazard reduction burn is under way in Uffington State Forest near Clarence Town, managed by Forestry Corporation of NSW.
Read morePolice & Emergency41-hectare bush fire at Watagan Creek Road now under control
A 41-hectare bush fire at Watagan Creek Road, Watagan in the Cessnock area is now under control, the NSW Rural Fire Service says.
Read moreFive-hectare hazard reduction burn underway in Tomaree National Park near Nelson Bay
A five-hectare hazard reduction burn is under control in Tomaree National Park at Nelson Bay, managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Police & EmergencyHazard reduction burn underway at Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay
NSW Rural Fire Service is conducting a planned hazard reduction burn at Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay, in Port Stephens. The burn is listed as under control.
Police & EmergencyBush fire at Dora Creek being controlled, Advice alert issued
NSW Rural Fire Service issues Advice alert for a bush fire at Dora St, Dora Creek in Lake Macquarie. The fire is listed as being controlled.
Police & EmergencyBush fire burning at Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Tanilba Bay
NSW Rural Fire Service issues Advice alert for a bush fire on Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Tanilba Bay, in the Port Stephens area. The fire is not yet controlled.
Police & EmergencyThree-hectare bushfire at Kearsley South Trail near Cessnock under control
A 3-hectare bushfire at Kearsley South Trail near Cessnock is under control, the NSW Rural Fire Service says, with an Advice alert in place.
Police & EmergencyGrass fire on Tomago Road under control at Advice level
A grass fire on Tomago Road at Tomago is under control at Advice level, with Fire and Rescue NSW listed as the responsible agency.
Police & EmergencyGrass fire on Bridge Street at Branxton being controlled
A one-hectare grass fire on Bridge Street at Branxton is being controlled, with Fire and Rescue NSW the responsible agency, the NSW RFS says.
Police & EmergencyRural Fire Service responds to transport incident on Matthews Valley Road Cooranbong
NSW Rural Fire Service is responding to a transport incident on Matthews Valley Road, Cooranbong, listed as not yet controlled on Saturday morning.
Police & EmergencyBush fire on Milbrodale Road at Broke being controlled
A bush fire on Milbrodale Road at Broke, in the Singleton council area, is being controlled, the NSW Rural Fire Service says.
Police & EmergencyFire and Rescue NSW responding to structure fire on Cumberland Street Cessnock
Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to a structure fire on Cumberland Street, Cessnock, listed on the NSW RFS major incidents feed on Saturday afternoon.
Police & EmergencyBush fire burning at Oakdale Road Redhead not yet controlled
A bush fire at Oakdale Road, Redhead is not yet controlled, with an Advice alert issued. Fire and Rescue NSW is the responsible agency.
Police & EmergencyGrass fire brings NSW RFS crews to Hunter Expressway at Sawyers Gully
NSW Rural Fire Service crews are responding to a grass fire on the Hunter Expressway at Sawyers Gully, in the Cessnock council area.
Police & EmergencyFirefighters responding to structure fire on Queen Street at Redbournberry
Fire and Rescue NSW is responding to a structure fire on Queen Street at Redbournberry, in the Singleton council area.
Police & EmergencyWallsend man charged after drone allegedly endangered rescue helicopter over Charlestown
A 46-year-old Wallsend man has been charged after a drone allegedly endangered a rescue helicopter flying over Charlestown en route to a medical emergency.
Police & EmergencyPolice appeal for help to find man missing from Lambton
NSW Police are appealing for help to find Anthony Chapman, 60, last seen on Jerrawa Close, Lambton, about 12.30pm on Sunday 23 August 2026.
Police & EmergencyPolice appeal for help to find teenager missing from Camberwell
NSW Police are appealing for help to find 15-year-old Eelaylah Roberts, last seen on Glennie Street, Camberwell, on Friday 7 August 2026.
Police & EmergencyMan charged with dangerous driving after fatal Cardiff crash
A 41-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death after a fatal two-vehicle crash on Main Road, Cardiff.
Police & EmergencyChild dies in Swansea house fire, woman seriously injured
A child has died and a woman in her 80s was seriously injured in a house fire on Northcote Avenue, Swansea, on Thursday afternoon.
Police & EmergencyFourth person charged with murder over Argenton fatal stabbing
A 20-year-old man has become the fourth person charged with murder over the alleged fatal stabbing of a 38-year-old man at Argenton in April 2026.
Police & EmergencyTwelve new police officers headed for Newcastle, Hunter and Port Stephens commands
Twelve new probationary constables will join Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley and Port Stephens police commands after a record 353-strong class attested.
Police & EmergencyMan charged after $215,000 cannabis seizure during Alison vehicle stop
A 39-year-old man will face Newcastle Local Court after police allegedly seized 44kg of cannabis worth $215,000 during a vehicle stop at Alison.
Police & EmergencyGirl dies in Swansea house fire, woman seriously injured
A five-year-old girl has died in a house fire on Northcote Avenue, Swansea, with an 87-year-old woman taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
Police & EmergencyPolice appeal for help to find man missing from Mayfield West
NSW Police are appealing for help to find Cameron Ottaway, 43, last seen on Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfield West, around 13 or 14 August 2026.
Police & EmergencyMan charged with 33 offences after Newcastle property crime investigation
A 21-year-old man has been charged with 33 offences after a NSW Police investigation into property offences near Newcastle under Operation Horizon.
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