Rod Thompson

Australia, Monroe

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Ex-NSW Deputy Police Commissioner appointed flood recovery coordinator

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens will oversee the recovery of the Hunter and Mid-North Coast in the wake of the devastating floods. And, he’s no stranger to the role. Previously, he acted as the NSW state recovery coordinator for several severe weather events, including the East Coast Low in June 2016 and the Central Western floods in September of that year.
Newcastle Airport launches direct flights to Perth

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

It’s been described as a defining moment for the Hunter. Newcastle Airport will host its first-ever direct flights to Perth, with QantasLink services launching from Monday 8 September. The route is expected to operate three times a week on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays with a 150-seat Airbus A319, bringing 900 weekly seats and more than 45,000 annually to and from Western Australia.
Lake Mac, Newcastle residents lodge more than 1,200 flood insurance claims

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

More than 1,200 flood insurance claims have been lodged from the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle LGAs in the past few days. That’s according to the Insurance Council Australia, as residents throughout the Hunter and Mid-North Coast begin the clean-up and recovery from last week’s flooding event. Insurers received almost 6,000 applications, an increase of about 1,000 since Monday, with the Mid-North Coast, taking in the Taree and Wingham Local Government Areas, submitting the most with 1,223.
Former Jets prodigy Goodwin named Young Footballer of the Year

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

In a blow to the unsettled Newcastle Jets, former prodigy Archie Goodwin took home the A-League Men’s (ALM) Young Footballer of the Year award this week. The 20-year-old striker, who departed the Hunter for Adelaide United at the start of the 2024/25 season, capped off a phenomenal debut year with the Reds. After struggling with injuries, and a lack of game time at Newcastle, Goodwin parted ways with his local outfit for greener pastures in South Australia.
Teen shoots gel blaster firearm at woman in Cessnock

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

A teenage boy has been charged after discharging a gel blaster firearm at a woman during an alleged domestic violence incident. Police were called to a home in Cessnock about 4.30pm on Tuesday 27 May following claims of an assault. It’s understood the 17-year-old damaged walls and household items before firing the weapon towards a female known to him. Thankfully, the woman was not physically injured as a result of the incident.
Teens charged following property, traffic offences in Lower Hunter

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

Five teenagers will face children’s court over alleged property and traffic offences in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie this week. It’s claimed three vehicles were stolen during two break and enters in Kilaben Bay and Kotara South between Monday 27 May and Tuesday 28 May. Then, about 12.15pm on 28 May, Operation Soteria personnel sighted one of the cars while patrolling Elermore Vale.
Former rehab facility employee charged with allegedly perverting course of justice

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

A former employee of a Port Stephens rehab facility has been charged with allegedly perverting the course of justice. It’s understood the man was indicted following an investigation by Strike Force Toopuntul. The State Crime Command’s Raptor Squad North formed the unit in May 2024 to investigate a rehabilitation centre in Swan Bay. Strike Force detectives then executed a search warrant on Friday 11 October, where they seized electronics and documents.
Newcastle man charged after police seize $90,000 worth of drugs

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

An investigation into the supply of illicit drugs in the Newcastle area resulted in a man being charged with 16 offences this week. Police from the Hunter Region Enforcement Squad – assisted by Operation UTAH officers – executed a search warrant at a property at New Lambton on Tuesday 27 May. They allegedly located and seized several items of interest including $13,000 cash, 1.2kg cannabis, 98g cocaine, 240g MDMA, an extendable baton, electronics and fireworks.
CN to follow state lead on controversial ticketless parking fines

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

City of Newcastle (CN) is expected to toe the line when the NSW Government ends controversial ticketless parking fines mid-year. Under the current system, introduced by the Coalition in 2020, instead of having the infringement notice left on the vehicle, the penalty was sent by post. That meant the offender did not receive it until weeks after the incident.
League legend Johnny King confident grandson Max will handle Origin heat

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

Rugby league legend Johnny King has no qualms his grandson, Max, will handle his State of Origin debut with aplomb. The Thornton product was a surprise call-up for Laurie Daley’s NSW Blues ahead of game one against the Maroons at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday 28 May. And, while that might have shocked many people, his grandfather – a winger with the St George Dragons for the last seven years of their 11 consecutive premiership-winning run from 1956 to 1966 – wasn’t one of them.