Tag: Belmont 2280
Strike force targets armed robbery gang
Hunter region police say the net is closing in on a gang believed to be responsible for up to five violent armed robberies, with a strike force established to investigate the attacks.[MORE]
Man killed by police 'had mental health issues'
It is believed a 43-year-old man shot dead by police last Friday had a history of drug abuse and mental health issues.[MORE]
Probe into fatal police shooting begins
Investigations have begun into a police shooting in NSW that has left one man dead south of Newcastle.[MORE]
Police fatally shoot man near Newcastle
A police officer has shot a man dead during a struggle at Belmont, south of Newcastle.[MORE]
Hunter priest charged with 22 sex crimes
Police in the Hunter have arrested another Catholic priest over alleged sexual assaults dating back 30 years.[MORE]
Only bidder but coast denied life saving titles
The New South Wales central coast has lost its bid to host the National Surf Life Saving Titles, despite being the only region interested in holding the event.[MORE]
Plans underway for wetlands park rehabilitation
Seven years after BHP handed over a 500 hectare parcel of land at Belmont to the New South Wales Government, plans are finally underway to rehabilitate the site.[MORE]
Takeaway shop named and shamed over food safety
A Red Rooster outlet at Belmont North is the Hunter's latest takeaway business to appear on the New South Wales Food Authority's name and shame register.[MORE]
Man killed in car smash
A man has been killed in a car crash south of Newcastle on the north coast of New South Wales.[MORE]
Priest on restricted duties over classroom explicit image
A Belmont Catholic Priest has been placed on restricted duties after year two students at a New South Wales Hunter region primary school were shown an explicit image during a special religious education class.[MORE]
Union airs fears for paramedics' safety
The Health Services Union says the assault of an ambulance officer at Belmont this week highlights a disturbing trend of patients turning violent.[MORE]
Fire chief offers Hunter rescue assurances
The New South Wales Fire Brigade Commissioner says rescue services in the Hunter will not suffer now that firefighters have taken over rescue duties.[MORE]
Mother gets good behaviour bond for dumping newborn
A Lake Macquarie woman who admitted dumping the body of her newborn baby at Belmont has been given a good behaviour bond by a Newcastle court.[MORE]
Police investigate attempted child abductions
Lake Macquarie police say they still have no firm leads on a series of attempted child abductions, and are now investigating another two incidents reported this week.[MORE]
Alleged drug syndicate suppliers to face court
Three men and a woman allegedly behind a major drug supply syndicate will face Newcastle Local Court in New South Wales today. [MORE]
Sentencing delayed for baby dumping mum
A New South Wales woman who pleaded guilty to dumping her newborn's body shortly after giving birth will not be sentenced for at least three months. [MORE]
Sullivan inspires Dogs to trial victory
New signing Michael Sullivan bagged two tries in as many minutes as the Bulldogs beat Penrith 36-18 in a trial match at Sydney's Olympic stadium on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Public help sought to find missing woman
Police are seeking public help as they attempt to find a woman missing from the Lake Macquarie area for five days.[MORE]
Man robbed four banks this month: police
A man has been charged over a string of bank robberies in regional New South Wales.[MORE]
Mother charged over newborn's death
The mother of a newborn baby found at Belmont south of Newcastle last week has been charged over the infant's death.[MORE]
'No indication' family of dumped baby was at risk
The heads of two New South Wales government departments say there was no indication that the family of a baby found dead near Newcastle was at high risk when the parents sought emergency accommodation on Friday.[MORE]
Dumped baby's siblings under protection
New South Wales authorities are caring for four siblings of a newborn baby boy found dead on a vacant block of land near Newcastle, in the state's Hunter region, yesterday.[MORE]
Authorities knew of dumped baby's family
The New South Wales Housing Department has confirmed it booked a family into a motel days before its newborn baby boy was found dead near Newcastle, in the state's Hunter region.[MORE]
Police investigate dumped baby case
A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out today on the body of a newborn baby boy found on a vacant block of land at Belmont, near Newcastle yesterday morning.[MORE]
Woman questioned over dead baby in paddock
Police are interviewing a woman who is believed to be the mother of a baby boy whose body was found in a vacant paddock at Belmont, near Newcastle.[MORE]
