HIGHWAY Patrol officers have charged a driver and seized over $1 million worth of cocaine and cannabis during a vehicle stop at Nabiac. About 12.40am on Saturday 21 February, officers attached to Port Stephens–Manning Highway Patrol stopped a Toyota Camry on the Pacific Highway for roadside testing. The driver – a 22-year-old man – allegedly […]
A MAN has been charged with alleged drug supply after vials of steroids and cocaine were seized on the Mid Coast. About 10.40pm on Friday 21 February, officers attached to Manning Great Lakes Police District stopped an Isuzu Ute on Salt Water Road, Old Bar, following reports of alleged drug supply. The driver – a […]
Operation Shore Safe is a joint initiative designed to address increased motor vehicle, e-micromobility, and pedestrian activity during the peak visitor season. Photo: NSW Police.
THE summer iteration of NSW Police’s “Operation Shore Safe” has concluded, with a focus on education across coastal communities from the Central Coast to Port Stephens. Launched in October 2025, Operation Shore Safe is a joint initiative between Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and the Northern Region, designed to address increased motor vehicle, e-micromobility, and […]
NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes. Photo: NSW Police.
POLICE will get extra powers to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes that officials say are fuelling anti-social behaviour. Mirroring a move made in WA, NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes including so-called ‘fat bikes’ and other throttle-only devices. The move responded to a controversial social media video that showed a group […]
Trailbikes readying for patrol along the Myall River.
Trailbikes readying for patrol along the Myall River. NSW Water Police near the Singing Bridge, Hawks Nest. Photos: PSH District Police POLICE from across the Port Stephens/Hunter District (PSHD) came out in noticeable numbers with the annual advent of “Operation: Tan Lines” on Saturday 27 December. Throughout the day, PSHD police were joined by NSW […]
Across the four days, 752 people were arrested and charged, with 275 arrest warrants executed. Photo: NSW Police.
A TOTAL of 752 people have been charged with domestic violence offences during a four-day statewide operation. Headed up by NSW Police, Operation Amarok XII ran from Wednesday 12 November to Saturday 15 November 2025. The Domestic and Family Violence Command-led operation also involved officers from each regions’ Domestic Violence High Risk Offenders Team (DVHROT), […]
This fire started very close to the road, in a drainage gully. Photo: NACCAi.
This fire started very close to the road, in a drainage gully. Photo: NACCAi. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire thanks to locals raising the alarm. Photo: NACCAi. ARSON is the suspected cause of several recent fires in the North Arm Cove area, which have followed a pattern of regularity that locals find difficult […]
Operation Shore Safe will see a high-visibility deployment of up to eight solo motorcycle officers supported by unmarked highway patrol vehicles, trail bikes, and bicycle patrols.
POLICE last week launched a new high-visibility operation to improve road and pedestrian safety across coastal communities from the Central Coast to Port Stephens. The safety initiative, Operation Shore Safe, is a joint effort between Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and the Northern Region, aimed at improving road and pedestrian safety across these areas during […]
Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review. Photo: NSW Police.
LEGAL advocates have welcomed a report’s recommendations into a presumption that children under 14 are “incapable of evil”, urging a state not to tinker with the long-standing principle, despite a drop in youth convictions. A NSW review of doli incapax was released on Saturday after it was launched by the state Labor government in May […]
Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison welcomed the new recruits at Maitland Police Station.
PORT Stephens Hunter Police District welcomed seven new probationary constables last week, who will be stationed at Maitland and Port Stephens police stations. The new recruits were officially welcomed into the NSW Police Force at the Goulburn Police Academy last month. The class of 314 officers was the largest in 13 years, delivering a significant […]
