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Two arrested after shot fired at police helicopter

Two men have been charged with multiple offences after going on an alleged spree, threatening police and the public.

AAP · Aug 27

Missing bushwalker found alive after major search of state forest

The man suffered mild hypothermia, dehydration and abrasions.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5

'Oops': Snapchats captured moment man fired shotgun out his mum's car window

He was arrested after tactical police surrounded his Lake Macquarie home.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3

Why the police helicopter could be heard all over the city

No, the chopper wasn't just called to a house party. It assisted 18 operations.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 1, 2024

Police chopper called in to help disperse crowd in Merewether

The chopper circled the area for more than 30 minutes.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2024

Volley of gunfire 'rocked' heavily armoured cop vehicle

A specialist police officer has described the "surreal" rocking of a heavily armed vehicle that came under fire from a trio who had shot dead three people.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

'We will never give up hope': family's plea for boaties to keep looking for Luke

Luke Smith disappeared after a tinny capsized at Swansea on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 9, 2024

Strike force, dog squad, PolAir: inside police operation for illegal protests

At least 15 people have been charged after Hunter railway activity.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024

'Very difficult time': divers discover body in search for missing woman

Vicki Davey disappeared after saying she was going walking at Glenrock.

Newcastle Herald · May 3, 2024

'Shots fired': Man jailed for firing gun to end police chase

Cameron McKenzie was on parole, on bail and on the run from police.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2024