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27/11/2025

Watch and Act: Pacific Highway Fire, Karuah (Port Stephens LGA) – Leave Now If Not Prepared: Those in the vicinity of Allen Rd and Scott Rd

Firefighters are on scene of a grass fire burning in the vicinity of Limeburners Creek Rd and the M1 Motorway. The fire is burning in a south easterly direction towards Allens Rd and Scotts Rd. Those in the vicinity of Allen Rd and Scott Rd, should Leave Now If Not Prepared in an easterly direction towards Karuah.

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01/11/2025

Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead Near Cessnock

A man has been arrested as detectives continue to investigate the suspicious death of a woman in the Hunter Valley overnight.

Emergency services were called to Ellalong Street, Kearsley — near Cessnock — just after 7.30pm yesterday (Friday 31 October 2025) following reports of a domestic violence incident.

Inside the home, police found the body of a woman. She is yet to be formally identified, but is believed to be in her 30s.

Earlier today, police made a public appeal to locate 37-year-old Christopher James McLoughney, who they believed could assist with the investigation.

A short time later, police were alerted that the man had been seen in Bellbird. Officers attended and arrested him without incident.

During a search of the vehicle he was in, police allegedly located a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition. The items have been seized for forensic examination, and a black Hyundai Tucson has also been secured by police.

McLoughney was taken to Cessnock Police Station, where he is currently in custody assisting detectives with inquiries.

Local detectives, supported by the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, have formed Strike Force Keavall to investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

Investigations are ongoing.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously, and the public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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31/10/2025

Body of Woman Found in Hunter Valley Home — Police Treating Death as Suspicious

Police have launched a homicide investigation after the body of a woman was found inside a home in the Hunter Valley on Friday night.

Emergency services were called to Ellalong Street in Kearsley, near Cessnock, just after 7.30pm, following reports of a domestic violence incident.

When officers entered the home, they located the body of a woman. She is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be in her 30s.

Police have declared the death suspicious and established a crime scene, which is currently being examined by specialist forensic officers.

Detectives from Hunter Valley Police District are investigating, with support from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.

NSW Police have confirmed that inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information that may assist detectives is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online. Information is confidential and can be provided anonymously.

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30/10/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS – WOODBERRY 🚨

At approximately 8:00pm tonight, emergency services responded after a dirt bike rider crashed into a pole in Woodberry.

Witnesses told Key News Newcastle the motorcycle was seen on Kingstown Road, and it is believed police were in the area at the time. The bike reportedly fled before crashing into a pole a short time later.

A male in his 30s was treated by paramedics at the scene and transported by road to a local hospital.

At this stage, NSW Police have not released an official statement or confirmed further details.



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22/10/2025

🔥 BREAKING NEWS – ADVICE
Fire fighters have gained the upper hand. Please continue to monitor conditions

O’Donnelltown Fire (Lake Macquarie LGA) 🔥
Leave Now If Not Prepared.
A bushfire is burning near Mount Sugarloaf Road, West Wallsend, approximately 22km west of Newcastle. The fire is burning under strong north-westerly winds and is moving in a south-easterly direction towards the Pacific Motorway.
🚨 Current Situation:
Alert Level: WATCH & ACT – Leave Now If Not Prepared
Location: Mount Sugarloaf Rd, West Wallsend (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Direction: Burning south-east towards the Pacific Motorway
Agencies on Scene: NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, and supporting emergency services
⚠️ Advice to Residents:
Residents in the vicinity of Holmes Lane, O’Donnelltown should LEAVE NOW IF NOT PREPARED.
Those in Holmesville, West Wallsend, and Killingworth should monitor conditions closely.
Smoke will be visible across the region.
The Pacific Motorway currently remains open but may close at short notice.
The public is advised to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work safely.
📱 Stay Informed:
Visit the Hazards Near Me app
Go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm for the latest updates

This page displays all bush and grass fires attended by fire services in NSW and other incidents attended by NSW RFS volunteers. 

26/09/2025

POLICE OPERATION - NEW LAMBTON

NSW Police and NSW Ambulance are in attendance of an incident.

Local road clousers are in place. Russell Rd in between Regent St and Evescourt Rd.

There is no risk to public

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24/09/2025

Man in his 30s dies in Heatherbrae workplace incident

A man in his 30s has died following a workplace incident at Heatherbrae, near Newcastle, this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to a business on Heather Street just before 2pm after reports of an incident on site. Paramedics treated the man but despite their efforts, he could not be revived.

Police confirmed the man’s death and established a crime scene at the location. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

SafeWork NSW has been notified and will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

At this stage, the man’s identity has not been released while police work to notify his family.

No further details about the nature of the incident have been made public.

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24/09/2025

🚨 Breaking News – Workplace Fatality in Heatherbrae 🚨

A man has died following a workplace incident in Heatherbrae near Newcastle this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to a business on Heather Street just before 2pm after reports of an incident on site. Despite the efforts of first responders, the man could not be revived.

Police confirmed the man’s death and have advised that a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

SafeWork NSW has also been notified and will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

At this stage, no further details have been released.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.

22/09/2025

🚨 Police Operation – Lochinvar 🚨

Last night, a major police operation unfolded in Lochinvar.

NSW Police were called to an address on Windermere Road where it is believed a man had barricaded himself inside the property.

Specialist officers from the Tactical Operations Regional Support Unit (TORS) responded and worked into the night.

At approximately 8:30pm, police made entry into the property — however, it is believed the man had escaped prior to entry.

Investigations are ongoing.

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22/09/2025

JUST IN: A police operation is currently underway on Windermere Road near the New England Highway at Lochinvar.

The road is closed to pedestrians and traffic, and members of the public are advised to avoid the area.

More to come.

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