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Portable fan causes raging fire in Ballajura unit

A portable fan sparked a dangerous house fire in a Ballajura unit, causing extensive damage. Seven fire trucks responded, with all tenants escaping safely. Learn more about fire safety.

Schoolboy saves elderly woman from Thornton house fire

A 13-year-old Francis Greenway High School student rescued his 92-year-old neighbour from a devastating house fire in Thornton before heading to his Pizza Hut shift. Read this incredible story of bravery.

Bellambi murderer sentencing delayed until 2026

Paul John Cairney, convicted of murdering Jason Smith in Bellambi, won't be sentenced until 2026 due to legal delays. The case has faced multiple postponements since the 2022 killing.

Bushfire shuts Brand Highway near Gingin

A fast-moving bushfire has closed Brand Highway north of Gingin. A Watch and Act warning is in place for parts of Moore River National Park. Residents urged to leave now.

Kiama aged care home fire exit safety failures

Fire and Rescue NSW inspection reveals significant safety concerns at Blue Haven aged care facility in Kiama, with exit doors requiring excessive force to open. Council to consider fire safety order.

Extreme Fire Danger Warning for Hunter Region

The Rural Fire Service has declared an 'extreme' fire danger rating for the Greater Hunter on November 17, 2025. Stay informed with live updates from the Newcastle Herald.

Worrowing Heights bushfire emergency downgraded

The emergency-level bushfire at Worrowing Heights near Sanctuary Point has been downgraded to advice level. Firefighters continue containment efforts as 28 hectares burn. Stay alert.

Total Fire Ban for Central NSW Regions

A total fire ban is in effect for Greater Hunter and North Western NSW due to extreme fire danger. Residents urged to take immediate action to protect lives and property.

Firefighters battle bushfire at Lake Macquarie

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.

Veteran photographer Gary Ramage retires from Parliament

After nearly half a century documenting Australian politics, legendary press photographer Gary Ramage has shot his final parliamentary session, leaving behind an unparalleled visual legacy of the nation's history.

Singleton home destroyed in suspicious blaze

A Hunter Valley home has been completely destroyed in a fierce overnight fire that police are treating as suspicious. Emergency crews battled the flames at The Retreat property as authorities appeal for witnesses.

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