The Latest Breaking News from Bulga

Trial aborted for man accused of attempting to collect 21kg meth shipment

After a stop-start two weeks, the trial came to a stop this week.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 28

‘Cutest animal in Australia’: keeping watch over greater gliders in a forest targeted for logging

Den trees used by the endangered species are off-limits to loggers so campaigners – among them former Treasury head Ken Henry and MP Sophie Scamps – register them to save them

The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2024

SES warns of possible minor flooding at Wollombi as Bureau forecasts wet weekend

Low lying areas of Bulga and Wollombi have been urged to keep abreast of updates.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2024

Severe weather warning for damaging surf as rain continues to batter the Hunter

A severe weather warning has been issued for the Hunter as rain continues to batter the flood-affected towns of Bulga, Maitland and Raymond Terrace.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 10, 2022

Residents returning to flood-damaged homes warned of dangerous conditions

Some residents are allowed to return home amid warnings of dangerous conditions, as major flooding continues to affect communities at Bulga and Maitland.

ABC News · Jul 9, 2022

Live updates: Singleton power supply could be cut off as New England Highway closes

Ausgrid has warned it is on standby to shut off power supply to Singleton is conditions worsen.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 6, 2022

Hunter in rain's crosshairs as Maitland, Bulga flooding peaks predicted

Isolated three-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 75 mm are possible for some areas later today, the bureau has warned.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2022

Man in hospital after falling from horse at Bulga

A man has been taken to hospital after falling from a horse in the Hunter on Easter Sunday.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 17, 2022

Moderate flood warning issued for Bulga

The Bureau of Meteorology said heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday had caused river level rises along the Wollombi Brook and its upper tributaries.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 8, 2022

The future of Hunter coal mining after the change to renewable energy

Experts warn that the Hunter's reliance on the coal mining industry is becoming increasingly risky as the pressure grows to slash greenhouse gas emissions and meet the Paris Climate Agreement goals.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 1, 2022