Man charged over break and enters in Taree area

A man will appear in court today charged with a number of break-and-enter offences in the Taree area. The alleged break-ins took place at homes and businesses between June 2009 and February 2014. Following investigations by police from Manning/Great Lakes Local Area Command, an 18-year-old man was arrested at a home in Purfleet about 6.15pm… click for more

Fatal motorbike crash near Maitland

A motorcyclist has died in a single vehicle collision near Maitland today. About 1.20pm (Friday 5 September 2014), emergency services were called to Aberglasslyn Road, Aberglassyn, after reports of a motorcycle crash. Officers from Central Hunter Local Area Command attended the scene, where they found a single motorcycle had collided with a tree. The rider, a man… click for more

Lady, 26, dies in car crash at Hexham NSW

A report will be prepared for the Coroner following a single-vehicle crash at Hexham. About 2.30pm today (Tuesday 2 September 2014), a 26-year-old woman was driving along the New England Highway, underneath the Hexham Bridge. Police have been told her Nissan Pulsar crossed onto the wrong side of the road, before leaving the roadway and… click for more

Karen Howard, Chairperson of Hunter Medicare Local resigns

Hunter Medicare Local Karen Howard

Chair, Ms Karen Howard has today announced her resignation from the Board of the Hunter Medicare Local (HML), effective immediately. Ms Howard’s decision to resign from the Board was made due to her need to focus on other commitments and imminent new directions. “I am very honoured to have had this opportunity to serve the… click for more