Skipper to avoid jail for fatal boat crash negligence
Clancy Muddle, who failed to keep lookout before a fatal boat crash in Swansea Channel, is set to be sentenced to home detention. The tragedy claimed the life of his friend, Luke Smith.
Clancy Muddle, who failed to keep lookout before a fatal boat crash in Swansea Channel, is set to be sentenced to home detention. The tragedy claimed the life of his friend, Luke Smith.
A new 122-lot beachside campground is set to open at Lake Macquarie's Belmont Wetlands, aiming to balance tourism with conservation. Book your spot now for a sustainable coastal escape.
Access Canberra takes action against Big Splash owner for failing to repair the Macquarie water park. Learn about the potential penalties and lease termination risks.
Canberra's beloved Big Splash water park will remain closed this summer as owners plan a modern new facility. Community disappointed as vandalism and costs prevent reopening.
Lake Macquarie City Council begins $5 million conversion of Charlestown Swim Centre to 100% solar power, cutting 420 tonnes of CO2 annually. A test case for the region's green energy future.
A 31-year-old man faces multiple charges following an alleged police pursuit through Mount Hutton, Windale, Belmont and Marks Point. Read the full details of the incident.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has categorically ruled out rezoning the Big Splash site for apartments as the water park misses its mid-November reopening deadline. Read the latest developments.
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.
Bradley Mark Flynn, 36, faces 20 charges including aggravated burglary and vehicle theft. One stolen car was used in destructive Gungahlin cafe ram raid. Read the latest court developments.
Metromix's plan to expand its Teralba quarry by 37 hectares is meeting strong opposition from Lake Macquarie residents worried about dust, vibrations and heritage homes. Read the latest developments.
A 60-year-old man faces court after police discovered 83 mature cannabis plants in a Bolton Point hydroponic setup. He was charged with cultivation and electricity diversion.
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
Geelong police have charged two individuals following a dramatic raid on a Belmont petrol station, uncovering alleged stolen goods and weapons in a major local bust.
Newcastle residents are outraged after discovering council plans to remove the popular Feighan Oval footbridge, a community landmark used by families and sports enthusiasts for decades.
A Hunter Valley real estate professional returns to court facing an additional serious charge as police continue their investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct.
The future of Tasmania's AFL stadium proposal reaches critical decision point with game-changing alternative model now on the table, threatening to reshape the state's sporting landscape forever.
Lake Macquarie police launch public appeal to locate 15-year-old Decklan last seen in Belmont, as concerns grow for his welfare.
A major counter-terrorism operation across Queensland has resulted in seven arrests and the seizure of improvised explosive devices, firearms, and a drone in what authorities are calling a significant disruption to potential terrorist activity.
Western Australia's police force faces an unprecedented exodus as undervalued officers leave the service, creating a staffing crisis that threatens community safety across the state.
Lake Macquarie City Council begins construction on $1.2 million shared pathway connecting Charlestown and Whitebridge, enhancing community connectivity and active transport options.
A Hunter Valley community is in shock after Rhukaya Lake, 39, was allegedly shot and killed in her own home, leaving her family devastated as police launch a homicide investigation.
Christopher James McLoughney faces murder charges following the discovery of a woman's body in Lake Rhukaya near Cessnock, as police continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
Canberra police have uncovered a significant theft operation, seizing over $50,000 worth of stolen merchandise including power tools, bicycles, and construction equipment in a targeted raid on a Monash property.
A driver's lead foot proves costly during Lake Macquarie's highway patrol blitz, with police issuing fines for excessive speeding in the ongoing road safety operation.
Newcastle police have executed a search warrant at a Waratah West property after receiving multiple reports of a firearm being discharged in the residential area. The operation led to the seizure of evidence as investigations continue.
A Lake Macquarie Halloween decoration turned into a real-life emergency when a realistic body bag hanging from a tree sparked multiple 000 calls and a police response in Wangi Wangi.
A Lake Macquarie City Council worker has lodged a formal workplace bullying complaint, sparking an internal investigation into workplace culture at the local government authority.
Lake Macquarie's ageing theatre is about to get a multimillion-dollar facelift that promises to create a vibrant new community hub for performing arts and cultural events.
A violent altercation at Lake Macquarie has left one man with serious injuries while another faces court proceedings. Police responded swiftly to the incident that has rattled local residents.
A major police operation in Adamstown uncovered a substantial drug dealing operation with $77,000 in cash and prohibited substances seized during a targeted raid.