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Driver killed in horror crash at Gillieston Heights

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 3, 2024

Developer denies stealing air conditioners from family

Magistrate Ron Maiden will hand down his ruling in June.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2023

Sherwood opens its biggest cafe to date in Maitland

The brand is one of Newcastle's most prominent names in coffee. Now it's in Maitland.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2023

The road to Gillieston Heights reopens under traffic control

After eight days living in isolation, Gillieston Heights residents can finally breathe a sign of relief. Transport for NSW has announced Cessnock Road has reopened the north-bound lane. The road is now under under traffic control, reconnecting residents of Gillieston Heights to 'mainland Maitland' for the first time since last…

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2022

Residents of NSW Hunter region suburb throw impromptu party after being isolated by floodwaters

When a booming suburb just a few minutes' drive from one of the biggest regional cities in New South Wales was left isolated, instead of panicking its residents threw an impromptu celebration.

ABC News · Jul 12, 2022

Raymond Terrace couple trapped in car rescued as SES focuses on cut-off towns

As rain continues to batter the Hunter over the weekend, NSW SES crews were kept busy with rescues and resupply missions to cut-off communities across the region.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 10, 2022

Premier to tour Hunter today as Maitland braces for major flood level

Emergency services and the community were continuing to brace for possible major flooding of the Maitland area on Friday, with the water expected to peak around the major level of 10.5m at the Belmore Bridge during the morning.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7, 2022

'Living through it again': Residents ferried to and from isolated suburb

Standing on the bank of a newly-formed lake that cut him off from his Gillieston Heights home, Steve McCann could not help but think of last time his Maitland suburb became an island.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7, 2022

Hunter the focus for NSW SES as rain shifts north

"The area we are concerned about today is particularly around Singleton," NSW SES commissioner Carlene York said.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2022

Hunter developers charged with stealing from unfinished home

Developers to face court hearing over allegations they stole items worth $8000.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022