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Green-lit without consultation – with a flawed business case. The state’s Auditor-General has released a report, criticising Newcastle’s light rail network… and saying the benefits may not outweigh the cost. To read the NSW Auditor-General’s full report, click here.

A couple in their 30s have suffered a frightening ordeal overnight, as two men reached into their campervan, stole their belongings and threatened them at Nambucca Heads. The pair were asleep with their young child when they were woken by a noise.

Newcastle’s CBD is set to get a luxurious new addition, with the council’s roundhouse to be transformed into the city’s first five-star hotel. The deal was sealed this morning, but the price remains under wraps.

A man has been charged with drug and traffic offences in Newcastle after police noticed two men riding motorbikes without registration plates last night. The two drivers were travelling at high speed along Lambton Road at Broadmeadow just after 1am on Wednesday morning, but police lost sight of the pair due to the speed they were travelling. Police say after continuing to patrol the area, they detected one motorcyclist on Lambton Road turning into Chilcott Street. He was found standing next to his motorcycle on Pride Avenue. Police allege he threw the bike to the ground and attempted to flee. He was arrested and searched with police allegedly finding $17,000 cash, along with the drugs cannabis and ice in a bum bag. The 27-year-old underwent mandatory blood and urine testing. He was charged with a number of offences including reckless …

With the March state election looming, the Liberal Party has announced its newest candidates on the Central Coast. Brian Perrem and Sue Dengate will look to unseat Labor politicians at The Entrance and in Gosford.  

Emotions were running high as hundreds of drought-stricken farmers were gifted truckloads of hay in Tamworth this morning. Every single bale, and thousands of gift vouchers, donated with funds raised during the Hay Mate Buy a Bale concert.

A four legged and furry pupil at Kotara High has received a glowing report card in her first year at school. Mily, the therapy dog, helps keep students focused and interested in learning, a fact that was celebrated at the school’s final assembly.

Police have released CCTV of three men who robbed a club at Tuncurry earlier this year. The footage shows the trio entering the Sporties club on Beach Street around 9pm on February 11, armed with a crowbar and screwdrivers. Two employees were threatened and tied up using cable ties, while the intruders raided the office and poker machines, stealing cash. In a statement Superintendent Shane Cribb said “I ask that everyone take the time to have a look at the CCTV and see if there’s anything familiar about the men and think back to around that time to see if you may have noticed something or someone suspicious.”    

A man’s been charged after two police officers were threatened with a knife in the Hunter Valley. Police were called to a unit on Skellatar Street, Muswellbrook after receiving a noise complaint. They will allege that he was heavily intoxicated and armed with two knives, threatening to stab them on approach. The 44-year old man eventually dropped his weapons and was arrested. He was taken to Muswellbrook Police Station and charged with assault of a police officer. The man will face Muswellbrook Local Court today.

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a man missing from Grafton. 67-year-old man Garry James Ellem was last seen leaving his Greaves Sreet home around 8pm yesterday. There are concerns for his welfare as Mr Ellem suffers from several medical conditions that require medication. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, about 165cm tall, with brown hair and blue eyes. Police have been told he may be travelling in a gold Holden Commodore sedan with NSW registration GKE-111. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.