The Latest Breaking News from Ian Rodgers

Firebug jailed for lighting copper that ignited 'potentially catastrophic' blaze

What started as a small grass fire became a major emergency.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2024

'Boom': man allegedly threatens constable during police interview

The 34-year-old applied for bail in Cessnock court

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2024

Teenage volunteer firefighter sentenced for lighting Hunter blazes

Jack Hardidge lit several fires over three months in 2023

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2024

Drunk driver almost five times limit on Cessnock Road

The woman was sentenced on April 9, 2024.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 9, 2024

Inmate bashed Carly McBride's killer after hearing of murder

Sayle Newson was assaulted in jail in 2021.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 21, 2024

Second man charged with Donnie's alleged murder faces court

Police charged two people this week over the fatal shooting at Heddon Greta.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2023

Alleged bikie avoids jail over Anzac Day pub affray

Marko threw a bar stool and punched a man in the head during the struggle.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2023

'Fear and desperation': climate protesters sentenced for holding up coal trains

Good behaviour orders, convictions and fines were handed out.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2023

Man sentenced for jailhouse attack on Carly McBride's killer

The attack took place four days after Newson was convicted of murder.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 26, 2023