Woman Killed In Crash At Fennel Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

A woman has died in a two car crash at Fennell Bay.

Emergency services were called to Main Road at Fennell Bay at about 1.00am today (Monday 23 June, 2025) to reports of a crash involving two cars.

Police say a 38-year-old woman driving a Suzuki hatch was overtaking an Alfa Romeo hatch when her car collided with the front of the Alfa while merging back into the lane.

Her car spun out of control, crashing through a fence and into a tree - the woman died at the scene.

The 37-year-old man driving the Alfa was not injured and was taken to the John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.

A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Anyone with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Meanwhile, A 98-year-old man died after being hit by a utility at Awaba.

Police say the crash happened at about 7.00pm on Sunday at the intersection of Cessnock Road and Kilaben Street.

The driver, a 49-year-old man, was taken to the John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.

Investigations are continuing and a report is being prepared for the Coroner.

 

 

Man To Face Court Over Fatal Crash At Fennell Bay

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man allegedly at the wheel of a stolen car involved in a fatal crash with a motorcyclist at Fennell Bay will front court again today.

Police say the 33-year-old from Wangi Wangi was driving a Mitsubishi Triton which ran a red light at the corner of Macquarie Road and Main Road at about 10pm on Thursday 1 December, and hit a motorcyclist.

Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, the 49-year-old man from Mayville died at the scene.

The driver of the ute allegedly ran from the scene before stealing another vehicle, but was arrested a short time later.

He was taken to the John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing and treatment of minor injuries and later released and taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with none offences including dangerous and negligent driving occasioning death, drive manner dangerous, fail to stop and assist,disqualified driving, two counts of take and drive conveyance, proceed through red light and enter dwelling with intent..

He faced Newcastle Local Court on Saturday where he was refused bail to face Toronto Local Court today (Monday 5 December, 2022).

Fire Crews Save Fennell Bay Home From Serious Damage

 BY IAN CROUCH

Firefighters say smoke alarms saved the occupants of a Fennell Bay home which has been damaged by fire overnight.

Four crews from Teralba, Toronto and Holmesville along with a Duty Commander were called to a home on Lake Road just after 10.00pm on Thursday to find a fire in the roof space.

They managed to contain the fire to one section of the home which caused only minor damage.

Firefighters say the working smoke alarms quickly alerted the occupants, allowing them to safely evacuate and call for help before the fire could take hold.

A thermal imaging camera shows the extent of the blaze. Picture Teralba Fire & Rescue

Man hospitalised after Fennell Bay boat explosion

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Fire and Rescue crews have battled a blaze on the water after a boat exploded at Fennell Bay last night.

Crews found the 30ft cruiser alight and adrift in the water just before 6pm.

Firefighters used hose lines from the shore and a Rural Fire Service boat to help put the fire out.

It's understood the boat was carrying around 600 litres of diesel on board.

A 50-year-old man was taken to hospital by paramedics with burns to his legs and torso, and suspected burns to his airways.

Police Dog Puts The Bite On Alleged Thief At Fennell Bay

BY IAN CROUCH

A police dog has tracked down a teenager accused of attempting to steal tools and equipment from a Lake Macquarie construction site.

Police say two people were spotted at the building site on Main Road at Fennell Bay at about 12.30am on Tuesday.

Officers arrived a short time later and the pair fled.

A police dog apprehended a 17-year-old male who police say refused a direction to stop.

He's being treated for bite wounds and is expected to be charged over the alleged break-in.

The second person managed to evade capture.