The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle Local Court

'They are going to hurt you': drug ripoff led to terrifying confrontation

The man tried to drive away, crashed into a number of wooden poles and then

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2024

Man faces 36 drug and gun charges after police swoop at Shortland

The man appeared in Newcastle Local Court on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2024

Second alleged robber revealed after $120K Commonwealth Hotel hold-up

The incident left a cleaner seriously injured.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 2024

'Money where mouth is': protesters tell why they formed illegal port blockade

Harbour blockade: dozens of protesters face Newcastle court.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 11, 2024

Footy fan jailed after wielding glass bottle in mass final brawl

A huge punch-up broke out in the crowd during the rugby league clash.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2023

Man who stabbed two chefs outside brothel had 'fried his brain' on ice

Dominic Lagudi had just turned 18 and was "abusing the meth".

Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2023

Police case against fatal bus crash driver finalised

Bus driver Brett Button has received the police brief of evidence against him after a crash in the NSW Hunter that cost 10 people's lives and injured 25.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

Unlicensed driver accused of pursuit that caused crash denied bail

'It's likely a full time custodial sentence is on the cards.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 26, 2023

Off-duty cop's assault charge dismissed on mental health grounds

Mr Smith had been drinking at a Newcastle pub before he allegedly attacked the stranger, Newcastle Local Court heard.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2023

Police claim man stole $150K worth of copper cabling, ute and tools

Police allege they caught Ferguson stripping copper cabling in the driveway of a Marks Point home.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 12, 2023