Tag: lake macquarie
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THREE ACCUSED OF AXE CAR JACKING DENIED BAIL IN COURT
Three people accused of a car jacking and police chase through the Central Coast and Lake Maquarie have had their matters mentioned in court today. It’s believed the ordeal started in Queensland and came to an end in Warnervale. Georgia Maher reports.
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THREE ARRESTED FOLLOWING CENTRAL COAST CRASH
Three people remain under police guard in hospital, following a two-car crash on the Central Coast. The trio were arrested at Hamlyn Terrace, just after 3:30 on Thursday afternoon, after the car they were travelling in collided with another car. Earlier in the day, police say the three had threatened a woman with an axe…
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REDHEAD LOCALS CLEAN UP AS NINE MILE BEACH IS LEFT COVERED IN RUBBISH
Nine Mile Beach is always popular over summer – but sadly not all visitors left the coastal stretch in a pristine state over Christmas. After spending several days picking up rubbish, Lake Macquarie residents say something has to change.
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THIRD MAN CHARGED OVER ALLEGED MURDER AT LAKE MACQUARIE
A man has been charged with 25 offences, including murder, following last month’s deadly attack at Whitebridge on 60-year-old grandfather, Philip Steele. Jeremy Garvey was arrested on Sunday night – he’s the third person charged over the home invasion. The 24-year-old was also wanted over a horrific crash at Charlestown in September, which led to…
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THOUSANDS EXPECTED FOR HUNTER NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
Revellers have turned out in droves across the Hunter region to bid farewell to 2018 and ring in the New Year.
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THIRD MAN ARRESTED OVER WHITEBRIDGE MURDER ALSO WANTED ON MANSLAUGHTER WARRENT
A man is under police guard in John Hunter Hospital tonight after being arrested on separate warrants, for murder and manslaughter. He’s been wanted by authorities since September, and came onto their radar again after a deadly home invasion at Lake Macquarie. Georgia Maher reports.
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WANTED MAN ARRESTED IN RELATION TO WHITEBRIDGE HOME INVASION
A man, wanted for questioning over the home invasion death of Lake Macquarie grandfather Philip Steele, remains under police guard in hospital. The 24-year-old was arrested last night after crashing his motorcycle into an unmarked police car on Ntaba Road at Jewells. Mr Steele died of injuries sustained during a home invasion at Whitebridge on…
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EMERGENCY SERVICES WARN: STAY AWAY FROM SNAPPER POINT CAVE
Five people have narrowly escaped with their lives after becoming trapped in a cave at Snapper Point in Frazer Park, south of Newcastle. The swimmers had to be pulled from the water in the dangerous rescue – the second time in a week a mission has been launched to retrieve swimmers from the cave.
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BOAT CAPSIZES OFF LAKE MACQUARIE – SIX PEOPLE RESCUED
Six people have been plucked from the ocean by Marine Rescue volunteers, after their outrigger canoe capsized near Newcastle. The emergency comes as a timely reminder for boaties to check conditions, as our waterways enter peak season.
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POLICE SEEKING ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE LAKE MACQUARIE MAN
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man from Lake Macquarie who is wanted on outstanding warrants. 24-year-old man Jeremy Garvey is wanted for the offences of murder, impersonating a police officer, stealing and driving a motor vehicle while disqualified, among others. He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 160-170cm…