Crews Battling House Fire At One Mile

 BY IAN CROUCH

Monday 20 October, 2025 

Fire crews have been called to a house fire at One Mile.

Newcastle Fire Command says they received several triple zero calls to the single level brick and tin roof home in Reflections Drive just after 5.45am.

Callers have reporting several loud explosions coming from the garage of the home which is believed to be unoccupied.

Crews arrived just after 6 o'clock to find the home up in flames.

However, fire crews were forced to suspend firefighting operations due to electrical dangers

A Fire and Rescue firefighter suffered a minor electric shock when he directed a hose to the roof of the house, which has live solar panels attached.

The firefighter is being taken to hospital for observation as a precaution.

With workers from the energy company travelling from Wallsend, firefighters have resumed defensive firefighting from the ground.

They managed to have the flames knocked down by about 7.15am.

Meanwhile, police have set up a crime scene after a unit was destroyed at Chishoom yesterday afternoon.

Firefighters from East Maitland, Morpeth and Thornton along with RFS crews were called to the unit on Tanta Street just before 5.30pm.

A male occupant managed to self evacuate without injury.

 

The home in Reflections Drive was well alight when fire crews arrived. Photo; Raymond Terrace Rural Fire Service

 

 

 

Police Scour Hunter River to Investigate Bikie Shooting

BY LAUREN FREEMANTLE

Police investigating a 2016 Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang shooting are diving the Hunter River near the Hexham Bridge today, searching for the gun involved.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing after officers were called out to a home on Guyang Street, Corlette on the evening of April 2nd, 2016.

A 31-year-old man - a member of the Nomads gang - was rushed to the John Hunter Hospital after being shot in the thighs.

Inquiries suggest the shooting may have actually taken place near Nelson Bay on the Big Rocky Track off Gan Gan Road as a result of tensions within the Nomads club.

“Our inquiries have revealed there were significant tensions between local members of the group at the time and we believe the shooting was a result of that conflict,” Strike Force Raptor’s Detective Inspector George Radmore said.

“We know there were a number of people present at the scene, he continued, "and likely more that have direct knowledge of the incident, none of whom have assisted with our inquiries." 

Officers believe the firearm used may have been dumped in the Hunter River shortly after the shooting.

As a result, police are still appealing for anyone with information about the incident to report it confidentially to Strike Force Raptor detectives online or by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police search for clues at One Mile Beach today. Image: The Herald.