Category: Newcastle News

Newcastle detectives have charged a third man over his alleged role in the fatal shooting of a man in Newcastle earlier this year.

Emergency services were called to the Bar Beach carpark on Memorial Drive about 11.40pm on Wednesday 23 April 2025 and found a man with a gunshot wound.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 18-year-old man, but he died at the scene.

A crime scene was established by officers attached to Newcastle City Police District.

Police will allege a group of people were fighting in the car park when a white SUV drove up and a man armed with a firearm got out, fired, and left in the vehicle.

An investigation was commenced under Strike Force Bolwarra involving Newcastle detectives, assisted by the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.

As part of investigations, strike force detectives have arrested and charged two men for their alleged roles in the shooting.

Both men remain before the courts.

Following further inquiries, about 3.10pm yesterday (Wednesday 20 August 2025), strike force detectives executed a search warrant at a home on Tirriki Street, Charlestown.

During the search, detectives located and seized $7,900 cash, 28g of cocaine and an electronic device.

Following the search, an 18-year-old man was arrested at the property and taken to Newcastle Police Station.

He was charged with possess unauthorised pistol (two counts), passenger not disclose driver’s/other passenger’s identity (two counts), and possess unauthorised prohibited firearm.

The man was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Local Court 2 today (Thursday 21 August 2025).

Investigations under Strike Force Bolwarra continue.

Two teenagers have been charged following an alleged stabbing in Charlestown last night.

About 8.40pm (Wednesday 20 August 2025), police were called to a shopping centre on Ridley Street, Charlestown, following reports of an assault.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District arrived and were told two people had allegedly assaulted a 32-year-old man with a knife before running from the scene.

The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for serious lacerations to his arm before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.

Following inquiries, police arrested two 17-year-old boys nearby before taking them to Belmont Police Station.

They were both charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, with one 17-year-old also being charged with possess prohibited drug.

Both teens were refused bail, to appear before a children’s court today (Thursday 21 August 2025).

A man has been arrested after an incident in Lake Macquarie this morning.

About 9.50am today (Wednesday 20 August 2025), emergency services responded to reports that a man had been assaulted in the carpark of a shopping centre along the Pacific Highway, Charlestown. 

The man – whose identity is currently unknown – died prior to the arrival of emergency services.

Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.

Police were informed that another man was seen running south along the Pacific Highway shortly after the incident.

Shortly after 1pm a 53-year-old man was arrested when he attended Newcastle City Police Station.

Police will address the media later today with further information.

A man will face court tomorrow charged after the alleged domestic violence murder of a woman in the states’ Hunter region today.

About 4.45am today (Monday 18 August 2025), emergency services were called to a home on Unicomb Close, Rutherford, following reports of an assault.

Officers attached to Port Stephens – Hunter Police District attended and found a 20-year-old woman unresponsive with serious facial injuries.

She was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, she could not be revived.

Police established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Clarbeni to investigate the incident.

Following inquiries a 31-year-old man – who is known to the woman – was arrested at the scene.

He was taken to Maitland Police Station where he was charged with murder DV.

The man was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Local Court 2 tomorrow (Tuesday 19 August 2025).

Lake Macquarie City Council has been awarded $1.6 million to deliver a major upgrade of Belmont Public Wharf in Swansea.

The project will see the removal of the existing structure and construction of a brand new wharf, improving safety and usability for local boaters, visitors and families.

The funding is part of the NSW Government’s $23 million investment in safer and more accessible waterways through the Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grant Program.

Across NSW, 46 projects will share in funding from the $44 million Boating Infrastructure and Dredging Scheme.

A full list of successful projects is available at Boating Infrastructure for Communities | NSW Government

Further details on this grant program are available at Boating Infrastructure Maintenance | NSW Government

Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley said:

“This investment will make a real difference for the community”.

“Projects delivered under the program mean safer launching and retrieval, better access for people of all abilities, and more reason for visitors to spend time and money in our local cafes, tackle shops and accommodation.”

“This program will support upgrades to public boating infrastructure, improve disability access, and fund strategic plans for future needs, delivering safer, more accessible waterways for communities across NSW.”

Minister for Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison said:

“These upgrades are about delivering better, safer, and more accessible infrastructure to communities who rely on our waterways for work, leisure and connection.

“From Macleay to Lake Macquarie, Ulladulla to the Hawkesbury, these investments will make a real difference, supporting tourism, local jobs and long-term economic growth in regional NSW.

“The Minns Labor Government is getting on with the job of delivering infrastructure that matters – projects

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the state’s Hunter region.

Christopher Shaw, aged 36, was last seen in East Branxton, about 6pm yesterday (Saturday 16 August 2025).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police hold concerns for Christopher’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

Christopher is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair and a long beard.

He may be driving a white Nissan Navara utility with a NSW registration AYE565.

Christopher is known to frequent the Rutherford, Chisholm and East Branxton areas.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from the Hunter Region.

Jordan Christian, aged 15, was last seen in Weston approximately two weeks ago.

Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified about 4:45pm on Monday 11 August 2025, and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police hold concerns for Jordan’s welfare due to his young age.

Jordan is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, and about 175cm tall with medium build.

He is known to frequent Weston, Rutherford and Newcastle areas.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam vision after a crash closed the Hunter Expressway earlier today.

Emergency services were called to Greta about 5.20pm (Friday 15 August 2025), after two SUVs – both travelling southeast – collided.

A 63-year-old woman driving the vehicle in front, a red 2022-model Isuzu, was not injured and stopped nearby; however, the occupants of the following vehicle were trapped when it rolled several times.

A 61-year-old woman, who was driving the grey 2020-model Honda HR-V, and her 88-year-old female passenger, were trapped for about an hour before the older woman was released and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.

The driver was taken by road ambulance to the same hospital.

Officers from Hunter Valley Police District attended and have commenced investigations into the incident.

Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam after a fatal crash closed the Hunter Expressway earlier today.

Emergency services were called to Greta about 5.20pm (Friday 15 August 2025), after two SUVs – both travelling southeast – collided.

A 63-year-old woman, from Aberdeen, driving the vehicle in front, a red 2022-model Isuzu, was not injured and stopped nearby; however, the occupants of the following vehicle were trapped when it rolled several times.

A 61-year-old woman, from Bonnells Bay, who was driving the grey 2020-model Honda HR-V, and her 88-year-old female passenger, were trapped for about an hour before the older woman was released and airlifted to John Hunter Hospital where she later died.

The driver was taken by road ambulance to the same hospital.

Officers from Hunter Valley Police District attended and have commenced investigations into the incident. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or any witnesses to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

City of Newcastle has used the winter closure period to complete more than $1 million worth of upgrades across its network of five inland swimming pools.

The installation of three new heat pumps at Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre is complete, ensuring swimmers will enjoy warmer water when the facility reopens for the new season on 25 August.

State Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery (middle) with Ward Four Councillors Elizabeth Adamczyk and Callum Pull with the new pool blankets, which were replaced as part of the solar heating upgrade at Beresfield Swimming Centre.

Lambton also has a new platform to improve accessibility, while Beresfield Swimming Centre received an upgrade of its solar heating system supported by a $220,000 grant from the NSW Government.

Families in Stockton will have plenty to celebrate once the warmer weather returns thanks to a $145,000 upgrade at their Swimming Centre that includes new playground equipment, barbecues, picnic tables, shade structures and new accessible footpaths.

City of Newcastle’s Executive Manager Community and Recreation Lynn Duffy said it’s been a busy program of maintenance activity.

“City of Newcastle is committed to providing safe, clean and enjoyable aquatic facilities for the community,” Ms Duffy said.

“During winter all five of our inland pools have received safety upgrades, fresh paint jobs, maintenance of pool tiles and promenades, servicing of plant rooms and equipment, as well as plumbing repairs and improvements.

“New roller shutters have been installed at Wallsend and Lambton to improve security and we’ve delivered lighting upgrades at Beresfield and Mayfield.

“Lambton also received a new platform lift and ramp to make the pool more accessible, as well as an extensive paint job which includes non-slip areas.

“Replacing the solar heating system at Beresfield required pump room modifications and the replacement of rooftop thermal solar matting, which will greatly improve the facility’s energy efficiency.”

State Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery said she was delighted to nominate the project for funding under the Local Small Commitments Grant scheme.

“Beresfield Pool is such an important community asset and the solar heating upgrade was very deserving of funding,” Ms Hornery said.

“Providing this $220,000 from the Minns Government will go a long way to ensuring the pool is kept heated into the swimming season and provide a more comfortable experience in the water for our local swimmers and swimming clubs.”

“I want to thank City of Newcastle for implementing this project.”

City of Newcastle’s inland pools at Wallsend, Mayfield, Stockton and Beresfield will reopen on Saturday 27 September.