The Australian Safety Transport Bureau (ATSB) has released its preliminary report into its investigation into a fatal helicopter accident near …
Wild weather causing minor to major flooding from one end of the Hunter to the other
The ongoing wet conditions across the Hunter River catchment is causing problems upstream today. The State Emergency Service (SES) is …
NSW SES urging residents in Maitland, Singleton, Raymond Terrace and surround to Stay Informed
With another day of heavy rain across the Hunter Valley, there is predicted rising flooding on the Hunter River at …
$3 million worth of road upgrades getting underway between Farley and Telarah
Ground will soon be broken on much needed upgrades to a stretch of road between Farley and Telarah. Nearly $3 …
Elderly woman saved from house fire at Tenambit
An elderly woman has suffered smoke inhalation during a kitchen fire at Tenambit on Thursday afteroon. Fire and Rescue NSW …
Man charged over house fire at East Maitland
A man has been charge over a house fire in East Maitland that left one man injured and two cats …
Transport Safety watchdog investigating fatal helicopter crash near Maitland
The Australian Safety Transport Bureau (ASTB) says it’s begun an investigation onto a fatal helicopter crash near Maitland earlier this …
Maitland’s Riverlights event cancelled for third year in a row
Maitland Council has canned the Riverlights Multicultural Festival as a result of the forecast wet weather this weekend. The State …
Man killed in helicopter crash near Maitland
A man has died after the helicopter he was in crashed into a riverbank north of Maitland. Emergency services were …
Walka Water Works to be transformed into tourist Mecca
Walka Water Works at Maitland is set to be transformed into a tourism mecca under an ambitious new plan. The …