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Easter long weekend's toll in the Hunter rose too high

A spate of incidents gave us all too many vivid reminders of how quickly a situation can change from difficult to tragic.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 10, 2023

Officers stabbed in deadly Wickham confrontation released from hospital

Police fatally shot an attacker at Wickham on Good Friday.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 10, 2023

Man fatally shot by police in Hunter region after allegedly stabbing officers, internal investigation launched

A man is dead after he was shot by NSW Police at Wickham on Friday morning, after he allegedly stabbed one officer in the chest and wounded another.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2023

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Wickham police shooting: top cop says two officers 'lucky to be alive'

Two officers stabbed before the fatal shot was fired on Friday remain in John Hunter Hospital.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2023

'Rare offering': how a Wickham tower may help ease rental pressures

The "build-to-rent" project has promised to help lower-income residents find a place in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2023

Architect award-winning Wickham project hits the market

The project took out a win at this year's AIA Newcastle Architecture Awards.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2023

Man did wheelie on motorbike at 112km/h in front of police at Wickham

A p-plater has accrued 18 demerit points and been fined almost $4000 for riding a motorbike more than twice the speed limit while doing a wheelie in front of police in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 13, 2023

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Large tree down in Wickham street, clean-up crew on scene

A large tree has fallen in Wickham overnight, damaging a fence and causing the closure of a street off one of the main thoroughfares into Newcastle city.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Labor promise to formalise Wickham Park access

Park users coming from Wickham village currently access the park through a broken fence and an informal track on state government land.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2023

Cycleways, public art and open spaces among concepts for Wickham

City of Newcastle has prepared draft concepts for Wickham's public spaces to deliver a Public Domain Plan.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 23, 2023

Vale Ken Warby: the world's fastest man on water

Worlds fastest man on water Ken Warby remembered for his world water speed record, racing career and for his family ties to the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 21, 2023

Rail line reopens after grass fire at Wickham suspends all trains

The train line has reopened after a grass fire at Wickham saw all trains between Newcastle and Hamilton suspended on Saturday afternoon.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 14, 2023

Sydney's Akasha Brewing hops into The Edwards

NEWCASTLE'S rapidly growing reputation as a craft beer hot spot will continue in 2023 with Akasha Brewing Company announcing plans to take over The Edwards. The Five Dock-based independent brewery will continue operating the popular Newcastle West venue as a restaurant and bar, but also has plans to build a…

Newcastle Herald · Jan 1, 2023

Motor group pays $14 million for site of ferocious warehouse fire

The huge parcel of land has changed hands while one of Australia's biggest investment funds has put its landmark Newcastle office buildings on the market.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 29, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2022

Father-and-son crew Andrew and Harry Miller eye Sydney to Hobart glory

Experienced Sydney to Hobart sailor Andrew Miller was already keen to partner his son, Harry, in his first attempt at the race. Now, after changes to include two-handed crews in the race for the Tattersall Cup overall handicap prize, the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club duo are eyeing a special debut…

Newcastle Herald · Nov 23, 2022

Environment Protection Authority expands the contamination footprint for Ampol's Wickham fuel depot

No shortcuts for Wickham fuel depot

Newcastle Herald · Nov 23, 2022

Wickham Toxic shock: Ampol fuel contamination zone extended again

Ampol's Wickham fuel storage terminal's reputation as one of the Hunter's most toxic sites has been reinforced with the second extension of its contamination footprint in seven years.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 9, 2022

Food Bites: An Italian festival is coming to Lake Macquarie

Save the date for Lago di Mac, grab a ticket to the 2022 Yuletide Luncheon at Muse, Flatfish Cafe opens at Wickham, and more foodie news.

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Newcastle Herald · Nov 5, 2022

Building up Thirsty Messiah to sate beer dreams

THOMAS Delgatto has been brewing beer for close to 40 years. It's been one helluva wait to realise his brewpub dream. The wait has been made even longer by a drawn-out City Of Newcastle development approval process for Delgatto's Broadmeadow venue, situated on Lambton Road in the former KTM Newcastle…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2022

Two luxury homes listed for auction on Wickham's Robert Street

Both homes boast stunning modern designs and features.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2022

Plan to raise Wickham building height in trade for public infrastructure

The proposed contribution is $1.58 million, which is based on the additional 3,065 square metres of floor space.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 30, 2022

Wickham ferry stop, electric rail to Maitland in transport plan

A Wickham ferry stop, light rail extension, train service to Cessnock and hydrogen-powered train trial are all "key initiatives" in a new government report.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2022

Take a look inside this inner-city Wickham apartment

There's a place for everything in this "art house".

Newcastle Herald · Aug 10, 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 6, 2022

Sailing close to the wind on Newcastle harbour

The south-western end of the harbour was where petroleum was once pumped ashore from ships, but these days, that part of the port is fuelled by the wind and adrenaline, as the sailing community has taken to the water in force.

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