The Latest Breaking News from Newcastle West

Man admits arming mate before Newcastle stabbing, court hears

IT was an ugly street brawl in Newcastle West in the early hours of the morning last year; two groups of young men trading punches as bystanders urged them on.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2023

Police charge four people after breaking up street brawl in Newcastle

Police were told that four people entered a shop on Hunter Street before allegedly assaulting the owners, a 25-year-old man and 18-year-old woman. Four people have now been charged over the incident.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2023

Police hunt for two men after violent stabbing at Newcastle West

Police are on the hunt for at least two men they believe violently attacked two others, stabbing one man in the neck in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 18, 2023

Car turned over by youths in Halloween night of chaos in Limerick town with videos shared on social media

There have been calls for extra gardaí in the area

Irish Mirror · Nov 1, 2022

What's on: Plenty to enjoy despite a wet weekend

Airness 2pm 8pm, Civic Playhouse, Newcastle. A-Leagues men: Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets 5pm, Central Coast Stadium, Gosford. Book Launch - Migration: Identity and Memory by author artist Susana Enriquez 10.30am to 12pm, Lovett Gallery, Newcastle City Library, Laman Street, Cooks Hill. BuR-Roque 7.30pm, The Royal Exchange, 32-34 Bolton…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 7, 2022

How the west end was won: $1.2bn splurge in city's new CBD

Developers are dipping back into the planning system to ask for higher buildings as a new analysis reveals the scale of west end investment activity.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 10, 2022

Woman, 20s, arrested following hit-and-run in Limerick released without charge

Garda and Emergency Services rushed to the scene on the R522 between Dromcollogher (Dromcolliher) and Feohanagh near Newcastle West after a cyclist was discovered with serious injuries shortly after 7.15pm

Irish Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

Two men charged over alleged brawl in street at Newcastle West

Two men have been charged after a brawl in Newcastle at the weekend.

Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2022

Nearly $1 million in grants for community groups

Community groups can now apply for nearly $1 million in grants and sponsorship funding from the City of Newcastle. Sporting groups, businesses, tourism and event operators can apply for projects to support social, cultural, environmental and economic initiatives. Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the funding will enhance community wellbeing and…

Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2022

Sunday Sauce promises a 'once-in-a-lifetime lineup' as Great Southern Nights returns to Newcastle

Great Southern Nights - the state-backed initiative that stages thousands of musicians across the regions between March and April - arrives in Newcastle Sunday with four diverse songwriters staging a "once-in-a-lifetime lineup" at The Base in Newcastle West.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 8, 2022