The driver and passenger of the Holden, a 17-year-old Oakhurst girl and 29-year-old Maryborough woman, died at the scene. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. "The ruling's pretty stupid, in my opinion, and I'd hope that we can change it in the future because the crowd and the fans deserve to see good racing and right now it's not the case. 'Exceptional year': flying fox numbers skyrocket at Port Macquarie camp, Enfield tops the local charge, but not by enough to take out Junior Surf Pro, Surf, skate and music attracts thousands to fundraising festival, Tale of two halves, Pirates brilliant in the first, ordinary in the second, Pop culture characters take centre stage at Cosplay event, 'Clover's Law': Timbertown doubles down on no dog policy after pet's death, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Sydney, NSW. TWO people who allegedly fled a Mayfield car crash where police discovered guns, knives, number plates and more are due to face court in the coming months. The father and family members of two toddlers who died after being left in a hot car have filed personal injury and negligence lawsuits against the Queensland government. Today's Car Crash news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS. Ferrari SF90 Versione Speciale: Supercar special leaked, People are dying to get into this Tesla Model 3, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 visits Aussie Carbon Revolution factory, Alpine revealing electric hot hatch concept soon, BMW offering deals on in-stock electric cars as sales war hots up, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Young children at a school on the NSW Mid North Coast who are struggling to learn to read are receiving help from a fairly unorthodox - and very cuddly- listener. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. A motorbike rider has been sent flying into the air after crashing into a car near Newcastle, north of Sydney, with the collision caught on a dashcam. Police say the crash happened at around 3.30am around one kilometre south of the Oxley Highway off-ramp at Thrumster. We care about the protection of your data. Police, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW and Lake Cathie Rural Fire Service attended the scene. Aged care facilities continue to battle hundreds of active outbreaks. Click to open navigation. Strict conditional bail has been granted to a man charged over an alleged hit and run that killed an 86-year old man in Port Macquarie on Wednesday. Magistrate Georgina Darcy disputed that it was a high-end criminal matter, but said the defendant likely faceda prison sentence if convicted, even though he did not have a criminal record. Strict conditional bail has been granted to a man charged over an alleged hit and run that killed an 86-year old man in Port Macquarie on Wednesday. Investigations into the cause of the accident are now underway. There are reports of a traffic accident on Ocean Drive between Port Macquarie and Lake Cathie. Exclusive real-time traffic data for NSW. Bishop Druitt College is among 11 NSW schoolstaking part in a pilot program for a new way to teach teachers. Forecast models indicate the low-pressure system could pass through the NSWcoast, bringing with it heavy rain tomorrow and Wednesday. We care about the protection of your data. But police prosecutor Garry Rowe said that while Mr Wistel was a "mature gentleman" who workedfor living, he should remain in custody because he abandoned the scene. A former senior constable who spoke to a Taree man for more than three hours before he wasfatally shot tells a court he regrets some of his comments. For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) We responded to 125,583 incidents in 2021-22. The NSWDepartment of Primary Industries believes surveillance is working and it is at the "forefrontof where the mites have moved" as six new infestations are detected in multiple regions. There were 38 passengers and six railway employees on board the train at the time of the crash. Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. Emergency services are on the scene and there is heavy congestion. Read our Privacy Policy. Colonial encounters with Indigenous knowledge produced the Bunyip myth. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Monday said her heart went out to the grieving families. Live Traffic NSW has reported an earlier crash on the Oxley Highway, west of Port Macquarie has been cleared. The girls' step-brother, aged 17 at the time of the deaths, has claimed that he saw them regularly at weekends and now has adjustment disorder with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Two car accident on Lake Road. Conley, who was addicted to methamphetamine, later testified that she left the little girls in the car as she did not want to wake them. Three people, including two children, die in a single car crash near Grafton overnight, just hours after a motorcyclist dies on a highway near Port Macquarie . A new charge of dangerous driving occasioning death is expected to be laid within days. Treatment is available, so why are Australians going blind? Read our Privacy Policy. We care about the protection of your data. "This is an awful awful tragedy and it should not be happening," she told reporters. "It was really good racing out there and we got to fight for it but I was pretty frustrated when I came back in.". Sydney, NSW. He said Witsel returned to the scene to help the manbut left because he was in shock. The NSW Nationals may change leader tomorrow, as Paul Toole faces a likely challenge from former agriculture minister Dugald Saunders, after the party failedto make any ground at the recent state election. Key points: Kostecki said the exchange had created a "pretty big precedent". Police are still investigating the incident and have asked for information from anyone who saw the silver Mercedes in the Maryborough and Hervey Bay area before the crash. Read our Privacy Policy. (AP PHOTO) Sergio Perez has beaten pole . Both drivers and a male passenger suffered minor injuries, an elderly passenger was unable to be revived. A HORRIFIC accident caused havoc for Pacific Highway travellers this morning. Early signs suggest it could be part of the answer to burnout in the industry. The Woolworths home delivery van and a Toyota Prado collided around 2pm on Sunday, January 15. The scene of the two car collision north of Lake Cathie. Sunday, 30 April 2023. Conley was jailed for nine years in February after pleading guilty to two counts of manslaughter. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. A car burst into flames on the Sydney Harbour Bridge after a multi-vehicle crash. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Mid North Coast Police are investigating a serious multi-vehicle crash on the Pacific Highway near Kew. Receive easy access to the latest news. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. A native fly species could bekeyto pollinating crops across Australia's biggest blueberry-growing region,which isaffected by anoutbreak of bee-killing parasite, the varroa mite. Two vehicles collided at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Harrington Road. One suffered minor injuries when the train came to a sudden halt. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. 7NEWS brings you the latest Car Accidents news from Australia and around the world. Breaking news and updates Australia: March 23, 2021. New video has been released showing the moment two trucks collided on the Pacific Motorway on the Gold Coast on Wednesday. We responded with eight road crews and we also had one Westpac Rescue Helicopter called to the scene," a NSW Ambulance Spokesperson said. "The claimant attended his ex-partner's house after receiving a telephone call from his ex partner that his two children aged 1 and 2 were not breathing after being left in a hot car," the lawsuit stated. "[Mr Witsel] attends the scene, sees the injuries, panics, goes back to his car in mode of panic," Mr Tasdimir said. A woman has died at the scene of a two-car crash in the Northern Rivers today. 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Traffic was banked up in both directions with drivers urged to turnaround and take the Pacific Highway or other roads. Latest Port Macquarie news, sport, football and business news from Port Macquarie News. Your subscription also includes access to Newcastle Herald. As part of his bail conditions, Mr Witsel is to not to leave his home between the hours of 10pm and 5am, must report to Macksville police daily, and cannotleave the state. Van Gisbergen eventually overtook Kostecki after bumping his way through, but escaped without a penalty from stewards. Port Macquarie News delivers latest news from Port Macquarie NSW including sport, weather, entertainment and lifestyle. Three people have been killed after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in northern Germany. The 77-year-old was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition . He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Updated December 20 2013 - 1:20pm, . Does your favourite Arnott's biscuit make our top 20? He was charged with three counts of dangerous driving causing death and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. In response to Shirley Conley's lawsuit, a crown solicitor denied any government liability. Get the latest Port Macquarie news in your inbox. Stay up to date with all of the breaking Accident headlines. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes. We care about the protection of your data. More than 200 riders turned out for the Port Macquarie event. Butthe NSW forestry industry, which logs in the proposed park area, is likely to be impacted. 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Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. "We do not accept that this claim is a motor vehicle accident claim to which the statutory policy of insurance applies," the RACQ's solicitor stated. He said his client handed himself into police the morning after the incident. The meat sector is concerned about key regional businesses being hit by salary increases. Lewis Alfred Witsel, 63, was on Thursday charged with six offences, including dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, negligent driving and failing to stop and assist. Dogs with a calmnature are providingyoung studentswith a fun and non-confrontationalenvironment in which to practisereading as part of aprogram expanding around the country. To see more stories and read today's paper download the Newcastle Herald news app here. Sydney, NSW; "As liability has been denied the respondent makes an offer of $NIL," the crown solicitor stated. A NSW court has ruled in favour of a development application lodged 30 years ago at the village of South West Rocksamid concerns thathistoric plansdon't hold up under modern environmental standards. horror Maryborough triple fatal crash. Updated April 30 2023 - 3:51pm, first published 3:48pm. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Traffic is affected in both . Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. One motorist said traffic was banked up for up to two-kilometres, as far back as Long Point Drive. Text view of live updates, traveller information and personalised alerts for NSW roads. Unions are happy to see wages go . On the cusp of delivering his government's second budget, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed $240 million to building a stadium at Hobart's Macquarie Point site, pending the AFL . Key points: Police have . The 37-year-old delivery van driver was trapped for a short time before being stabilised at the scene and transported to hospital with arm and leg fractures. The Nationals failed to regain seats in what was once party heartland in western NSW,as divisions in the Coalition parties come under scrutiny after the NSW election loss. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. TGA approves AstraZeneca vaccine for Australians; PM addresses Parliament allegations; Supermarkets stripped bare as NSW communities cut off by . The roll-out of large scale renewable projects in the regions could be hampered if communities aren't meaningfully engaged. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. A path back will be a seat-by-seat labyrinth for the party, writes Lauren Pezet. Get the latest Breaking News alerts and Daily Headlines straight to your inbox. Trailbike rider dies in crash - Port Stephens-Hunter Police District Saturday, 11 March 2023 01:16:49 AM . Two truck drivers are dead after their vehicles collided near Port Macquarie. Police said a passenger in the Mercedes was believed to have fled the scene of the crash, while the 13-year-old sustained minor injuries to his foot during the crash. News; Latest News. Get the latest Port Macquarie news . Matt began his Newcastle Herald career . "During a search of the sedan, police located and seized a replica firearm, several knives, number plates, and credit cards suspected of being stolen," police said in a statement. After watching her colleaguesburn out or drop out of the profession in worrying numbers, Rasa Kabaila wrote a book aiming to inspire and prepare nursesfor the workforce. A teenage boy has been charged with killing three people in a multi-car crash after he allegedly stole a Mercedes from a Queensland home. Port Macquarie; South Coast . Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. Tim Tams or Milk Arrowroot? This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The lawsuit claimed the government "failed to intervene in circumstances where they ought to have known (the girls) would be exposed to significant risk and put in danger". Mr Rowe argued the act of failing to stop and render assistance was "upper end criminality". Updated March 6 2022 - 6:46pm, first published 6:41pm. 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'Exceptional year': flying fox numbers skyrocket at Port Macquarie camp, Enfield tops the local charge, but not by enough to take out Junior Surf Pro, Surf, skate and music attracts thousands to fundraising festival, Tale of two halves, Pirates brilliant in the first, ordinary in the second, Pop culture characters take centre stage at Cosplay event, 'Clover's Law': Timbertown doubles down on no dog policy after pet's death, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. The three lawsuits, all filed by the same law firm, also claimed that Queensland's Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services "failed in its duty of care" to protect the girls . TWO people who allegedly fled a Mayfield car crash where police discovered guns, knives, number plates and more are due to face court in the coming months. 2:45pm Aug 27, 2021. Police said the victims - a 22-year-old male driver and two female passengers, aged 21 and 22 - were in the car when the regional train hit it at full speed near Neustadt am Rubenberg, outside the . "It seems like you can just force your way into a hole as long as you control your car sort of touch someone wide and the smallest bit of overlap, then it's game on," he said. The man was taken to Waratah police station and charged with several offences including possession of a pistol and stolen goods, receiving stolen property, driving a stolen car and dishonestly obtaining property by deception. Sign up to receive our Breaking News Alerts and Daily Headlines featuring the best local news and stories. Its occupants did not appear to be injured but were taken to Port Macquarie Base Hospital for further treatment and observation. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Car Expert; Starts at 60; Raiz Invest . More than 12 months after floodingcaused Moss Vale Road in the Shoalhaven to be cut off by landslips, there is still no date as to when the rest of the major repair work will begin. Retired Anglican Church ministerDavid Curtis was taken to Port Macquarie Base Hospital in a critical condition, but police on Friday morning confirmed he had died. Monday, 1 May 2023. "The whole deal was confusing for me and how I got the bad sportsmanship flag," the Erebus driver said. The NSW government has tagged more than 250 bull sharks since 2009, with data revealing they are travelling further south than expected. Read our Privacy Policy. following a two-vehicle accident on Ocean Drive north of Lake Cathie. News. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. "The madness has to end, it's devastating," he said. She was charged with two counts of possess prohibited drug and received conditional bail. One lane of the Pacific Highway is now open in each direction. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Traffic was brought to a standstill just before 2pm . Read our Privacy Policy. Opposition leader David Crisafulli described the incident as "heartbreaking on so many levels". Click to open navigation. Emergency services were called to the accident at around 10am on Saturday (April 9). Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Kostecki said he was confused by what took place during the Perth Supersprint. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The father Peter Jackson, step-brother and maternal grandmother of the two girls have claimed in documents filed to the Brisbane Supreme Court that they suffered "psychiatric injury". Two people have been arrested following a horror crash that saw a 36-year-old woman and three children killed on a rural New South Wales. Driver granted bail over alleged fatal hit and run of former Anglican minister in Port Macquarie. News; NSW; Lismore; Updated Woman dies in horror two-car crash at Tweed Heads in northern NSW on Saturday afternoon. 7NEWS. Motorists are advised to allow extra time and take care through the area. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content: Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. The teen is due to appear in Maroochydore Childrens Court at a later date. Avoid incidents. The car was left in direct sunlight with all windows closed, reaching an estimated temperature of 61.5C by 10.30am and causing massive damage to the girls' skin as well as fatal overheating. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Two people have died and a major freight route is closed after a two-truck crash south of Port Macquarie on the New South Wales mid-north coast early this morning. Elderly pedestrian dies in Sydney hit and run. The charges come six weeks after Queensland passed a suite of measures designed to drive down youth crime, including harsher prison terms for car thieves. Christoph Zeiher and Thomas Strunkelnberg, 'Exceptional year': flying fox numbers skyrocket at Port Macquarie camp, Enfield tops the local charge, but not by enough to take out Junior Surf Pro, Surf, skate and music attracts thousands to fundraising festival, Tale of two halves, Pirates brilliant in the first, ordinary in the second, Pop culture characters take centre stage at Cosplay event, 'Clover's Law': Timbertown doubles down on no dog policy after pet's death, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. One natural disaster can be a massive setback for a business, but oyster grower James Ford has endured three, which left his lease contaminated by sewage as well. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region.