Man charged over alleged assault on NSW police officers
A 21-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly punching and kicking two police officers on the NSW South Coast. One officer suffered serious facial injuries. Read the full details.
A 21-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly punching and kicking two police officers on the NSW South Coast. One officer suffered serious facial injuries. Read the full details.
NSW Police have charged two men over an alleged coordinated scam that targeted 18 elderly women in supermarket carparks, resulting in over $50,000 in losses. Authorities believe it's part of a larger international syndicate.
Emergency services responded to a bicycle crash at Hunter and Darby streets in Newcastle. A man was treated at the scene, causing temporary road closures. Read the latest.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by NSW Police during a mental health incident in Springfield. The hours-long siege ended tragically on Wednesday night.
A 49-year-old man has died after being shot by police following a six-hour siege at Springfield. A critical incident investigation is now underway. Read the latest details.
A 52-year-old man is in a critical condition after a medical episode following his arrest by NSW Police in Homebush. A critical incident investigation is now underway.
A dramatic police chase unfolded in Townsville after a driver collided with a patrol vehicle and fled. The incident, captured on video, involved a major search operation. Read the full story.
Police are appealing for public help to find April Ansell, 14, missing from Wyoming on the Central Coast since Friday morning. Live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
A NSW Police sergeant faces court over a crash in South Kempsey that left a pedestrian with serious injuries. The officer's employment is under review.
Police hold serious concerns for 37-year-old Matthew Bodley, missing from Callala Bay since November 20. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Thousands celebrated New Year's Eve on Newcastle's Foreshore as families and revellers shared hopes for travel and adventure in 2026. NSW Police ran a major operation amid health warnings about dangerous drugs.
The body of a 25-year-old woman has been recovered after she was swept into the ocean from a Maroubra rock pool. Emergency services conducted a major search. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
A frantic marine search continues for a 14-year-old boy missing after a fatal boating accident at Sydney's Palm Beach on New Year's Eve. One man died. Authorities urge public information.
Newcastle police have charged two women after allegedly finding cocaine, MDMA, and $65,000 cash during a vehicle stop in Waratah West. Read the latest on this major drug supply case.
A body discovered near Old Bar in NSW has ended the search for a 37-year-old man missing since December 9. Police investigations into his disappearance are ongoing.
A teenage boy and two adults were injured in a serious dog attack in Raymond Terrace. Police euthanised the loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Mastiff cross. Read the latest details.
A 36-year-old man faces court after allegedly displaying an antisemitic tattoo on a Newcastle beach. NSW Police enforce laws banning Nazi symbols in public.
The body of a 64-year-old man has been recovered from the Hume Weir at Table Top, NSW, four days after he went missing while boating with two children. The children were rescued unharmed. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.
Heavily armed police swarmed a Canberra street, ordering residents indoors. One person is in custody after reports of a firearm. Read the latest updates on the incident.
A desperate search for a 34-year-old fisherman missing from Shell Cove's Bushrangers Bay has been scaled back. Emergency services combed the area for two days without success.
A 71-year-old rider has died after being thrown from a motorbike on the Pacific Highway at Rainbow Flat. Police are investigating the single-vehicle incident.
A body has been discovered near a bogged 4WD in Bago Bluff National Park, believed to be a 48-year-old man reported missing from Brombin. Police investigations continue.
NSW motorists face a 12-day double demerit police blitz from December 24. Key holiday traffic pinch points on the South Coast, Pacific and Great Western Highways could cause major delays. Plan your trip.
Police in Queensland and NSW have made arrests over alleged anti-Semitic graffiti and abuse. A 27-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman face charges. Read the full details.
Victoria Police will deploy officers with semi-automatic rifles around the MCG for the cricket match, citing the current threat environment. Fans urged to be aware.
A man and woman suffered serious ankle injuries after a balcony collapsed in Gerringong. Special operations paramedics treated the scene. Read the latest.
A major truck fire has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in both directions near Yass. Motorists face significant delays with diversions via Yass Valley Way. Check live updates.
A large police operation responded to a tense standoff with youths outside a funeral in Geelong. The incident caused major disruptions and is now under investigation.
Part of a roof caved in at a busy Sydney shopping centre, causing panic and injuries. One person treated as investigators probe the cause. Watch the latest updates.