UPDATE! Concerns Held For Woman Missing From Calvary Mater Hospital

 BY IAN CROUCH

 Police have advised Teagan has been found and wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

EARLIER: 

Police are asking for our help to locate a young woman reported missing from the Calvary Mater Hospital at Waratah.

28-year-old Teagan Few was last seen at about 2.45pm on Saturday April 25 and there are concerns for her welfare as she lives with a medical condition which requires ongoing treatment.

Teagan is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall with a thin build and long brown hair and was last seen wearing a grey baggy jumper and glasses.

She's known to frequent the Newcastle, Booragul and West Wallsend areas.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Newcastle Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

 

Teagan Few went missing from the Calvary Mater Hospital on Anzac Day

Search Under Way For Man Missing From Waratah

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are asking members of the public not to approach a man reported missing from Waratah.

46-year-old Marak Pyrda was last seen at a medical facility in Platt Street at about 10.30am yesterday and there are concerns for his welfare as he lives with a medical condition.

Marak's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 190cm tall with a solid build and shaved head.

He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a white 'Under Armour' logo on the front, blue shorts, white ankle-length sox and black shoes and was also carrying a back pack.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Waratah Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.  

Missing man Marak Pyrda

 

Two Men Facing Court Accused Of Possessing Knives, Drugs, Stolen Property and Counterfeit Cash

 BY IAN CROUCH

Two men allegedly spotted trying to open car doors in the Waratah area overnight are due to front court today (Monday 27 October, 2025).

Just before 10.30pm on Sunday 26 October, 2025 Police received reports about the pair and a routine patrol noticed two men in a white Audi Q7 acting suspiciously, with the men running off when officers approached.

They were apprehended in Ada Street.

A search of the pair and their car allegedly uncovered knives, quantities of cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine, stolen property including ID cards and counterfeit cash.

The men aged 27 and 31 have been refused bail ahead of their court appearance.

 

 

Appeal to Locate Missing Teenagers

 BY PETER HYSLOP

 Police are appealing for information to locate two teenagers missing from the Hunter.

13-year-old Austin Glynn was last seen on Saturday at Rutherford. He's described as Caucasian, 160cm tall with solid build and short brown hair.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare as he has several medical conditions,

Meanwhile,

19-year-old Summa O'Reilly was last seen in Waratah on March 6, she's known to frequent the Wallsend area.

Anyone with information's being asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

Austin Glynn. Credit: NSW Police

 

 

Summa O'Reilly. Credit: NSW Police

Elderly Man Taken To Hospital After Bus and Car Crash At Waratah

 BY IAN CROUCH

An elderly man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a bus and a car at Waratah.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Turton Road and Georgetown Road just before 11.00am on Tuesday to reports a BMW hatchback had collided with a bus.

 The driver of the car was trapped, and fire crews removed the side of the vehicle to free him.

NSW Ambulance says the elderly man was taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition with leg and chest injuries.

Three people on the bus were assessed by paramedics and declined further treatment.

The southbound lanes of Turton Road were closed for more than an hour while emergency services treated the injured man and worked to clear the scene.  

Fears Held For Man Missing In Lake Macquarie Region

 BY IAN CROUCH

There are growing concerns for a man who's been missing in the Lake Macquarie area now for more than a week.

Police say 35-year-old Andrew Dumbrell was last seen at a hospital in Waratah at about 6.50am on Tuesday January 14.

They are concerns for his welfare as he lives with medical conditions which require medication.

Andrew's described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall with a medium build, grey hair and brown eyes.

He's known to frequent the Windale, Warners Bay, Charlestown and Belmont areas.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Missing man Andrew Dumbrell

$500,000 Dollar Reward For Information Into The Death Of A Waratah Woman

BY JORDAN REGNIS 

A $500,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person/s responsible for the suspicious death of Cecilia Devine.

Cecilia Devine, who was also known as Kristen Pearson, was 41 when she was reported missing from Waratah on Wednesday 5 September 2018, after family and friends were unable to locate or contact her.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District immediately commenced inquiries to locate Cecilia; however, their searches were unsuccessful.

On Monday 18 March 2019, staff at a water treatment facility in Katoomba located human remains in the nearby Upper Cascade Creek Dam. 

In April 2019, police were advised the remains were that of Cecilia Devine.

Commander of Blue Mountains Police Area Command, Superintendent John Nelson, said he hoped this reward announcement would encourage anyone to come forward who may have seen Cecilia.

“Prior to her disappearance, Cecilia travelled from Newcastle to Katoomba yet we still don’t have firm evidence of how she got here, why she made the journey, or how she died,” Supt Nelson said.

“We are urging anyone who saw Cecilia at the time she was reported missing, or who has any information about her whereabouts at the time, to contact police. This information could very well be the missing puzzle piece for this investigation.

“Today’s coronial findings have handed the investigation back to police and we are committed to find the answers the NSW community and Cecilia’s family deserve,” he said.

                                                                        

                                                                    Cecilia Devine

Concerns For Missing Teenager From Waratah

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are appealing for help to find a teenage boy who's been missing from his Waratah home since  Thursday. May 23

17-year-old Tyrus Reseck was last seen leaving a Platt Street unit and was dropped off at Waratah Railway Station.

Police and family hold concerns for his welfare.

Tyrus is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall with a solid build, short red/ginger hair and blue eyes.

He's known to frequent the Hamilton, Islington, Mayfield and Cameron Park areas.
 

Missing teen Tyrus Reseck

Concerns For Young Girl Missing From Waratah

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are appealing for help to find a young girl missing from the Newcastle area.

12-year-old Phoebe D'Arcy was last seen at about 6.00pm on Tuesday 2 April, 2024 on Christo Road at Waratah.

Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare due to her age.

Phoebe is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance with a slim build, about 150cm tall, with shoulder length black hair and was last seen wearing an oversized black hooded jumper, navy tracksuit pants and yellow shoes.

She's known to use public transport and frequent the Jesmond and Waratah areas.

Phoebe D'Arcy

250 Hunter Steel Workers Made Redundant

BY OLIVIA DILLON

250 workers at a Newcastle-based mining consumables company will lose their jobs as a result of an operations change.

Molycop has announced it will cease steel-making operations at Waratah, meaning hundreds of roles will be made redundant.

A spokesperson says it was a difficult decision, but it's poised to put the company in the best financial position possible.

It's reportedly started consulting with the affected employees about the move.

President of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union Brad Pidgeon, says there was no consultation with workers prior to the announcement this morning. 

The union will continue to advocate for members to be redeployed to other businesses in the region. 

 

Image: Molycop

Concerns Held For Missing Newcastle Woman

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are asking for our help to find a woman reported missing in the Newcastle area.

28-year-old Bree Gray was last seen leaving the Calvary Mater Hospital at Waratah on Friday afternoon and a search commenced on Sunday when she could not be located.

Police hold concerns for her welfare due to medical conditions.

Bree is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall with a medium build, brown hair and brown eyes.

She is known to frequent the Waratah, Lambton, Raymond Terrace and Newcastle areas.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers.

Missing woman: Bree Gray

BREAKING! Three Teens To Face Court Over Wild Pursuit Through Newcastle

 BY IAN CROUCH

Three teenage boys are set to front the Children's Court today following a pursuit in an allegedly stolen car in Newcastle.

Members of the public alerted police to a car being driven dangerously in the Wallsend area on Monday afternoon.

They attempted to stop a sedan on Douglas Street at Waratah and began following the vehicle when the driver failed to stop.

It's alleged the car was used to ram two police vehicles in Abbott Street, causing extensive damage to one of them.

Police say a parked truck was also damaged and a man was struck by the car but not seriously injured.

The car eventually stopped at Jesmond and three boys aged 13, 15 and 16 were arrested.

Police say the 15-year-old was behind the wheel - he's been charged with seven offences.

The other boys have been charged with being carried in a conveyance - all three have been refused bail.

Have You Seen 13-Year-Old Mia Dodds?

BY OLIVIA DILLON

Police are asking for the public's help to locate a teenage girl missing from Newcastle. 

13-year-old Mia Dodds, was last seen on Turton Road at Waratah, at about 2:50pm yesterday (Wednesday the 17th of August).  

Police and family hold serious concerns for her welfare.

Mia is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 165cm tall, with a medium build, and dark brown hair parted in the middle with a ponytail.

She was last seen wearing black cargo pants, a navy-blue school jumper, and black and white high-top shoes.

Police believe she may have attended the Charlestown Square Shopping Centre at about 4:50pm yesterday, where she changed into grey tights and a black long-sleeve shirt with artwork on the front.

Anyone with information into her whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.  

Mia Dodds

Trains delayed after car crosses tracks at Waratah

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Police have had to remove a car from the tracks east of Waratah Station in the early hours of Saturday morning.

It's understood a man accidentally drove through the chain fence and onto the rail corridor.

Police attended the scene at 1:15am.

Train services had to be stopped until around 4am, when the car was towed from the tracks.

Teenager Arrested Over Alleged Armed Robbery

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A teenager has been arrested and charged over an alleged robbery at a Newcastle restaurant last year. 

It's alleged the 16-year-old boy threatened staff at Thai Town eatery in the Marketown shopping centre with a knife, and demanded bottles of alcohol just before 10pm on October 1st last year.

Police searched a home at Wallsend yesterday morning, and seized several items of clothing they believed to be relevant to their investigation. 

The boy was arrested at the property and taken to Waratah Police Station.

He was charged with one count of robbery while armed with an offensive weapon. 

He was granted bail and will face children's court next month. 

New Homes Delivered for Residents in Crisis

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A new social housing development has been completed in Newcastle. 

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin announced yesterday, the completion of the $3.9 million project on Stannett Street in Waratah West. 

The development includes three one-bedroom and five two-bedroom units, as well as parking for four cars, sun shades, and easy access to parks, bus stops and essential services. 

It will provide eight homes, helping 14 local residents put a roof over their heads. 

The news comes amid a housing crisis across the Hunter region and the state. 

Recent figures indicate there are more than 50,000 people on the NSW social housing waitlist, with 4,500 of those coming from the Hunter. 

Additionally, rental vacancy in the region sits at just 1%. 

Mr Martin said the Waratah project is just one of ten developments which make up a $47 million pipeline for Newcastle, aiming to provide 138 homes for Novocastrians over three years. 

BREAKING! Central Coast Man Caught With Firearm, Drugs And Credit Cards At Waratah

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face court after leading police on a short pursuit at Waratah early Tuesday morning.

Officers noticed a car parked in Station Street just before 2.30am and went to speak to the driver, but the car took off before pulling over a short distance away.

A search allegedly uncovered an air rifle, 500 air gun pellets, a quantity of methamphetamine and several credit cards suspected of being stolen.

The 28-year-old from the Central Coast has been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with drug possession, possessing an unregistered firearm, goods in custody and breaching the Public Health Order. 

 

Jesmond Arrest Over Alleged Fraud

 BY JARROD MELMETH

A man will face Newcastle Local Court on Tuesday after allegedly defrauding three people of more than $1.5 million in Coffs Harbour.

Detectives began investigating the 59-year-old in 2018 over alleged fraudulent activity being conducted.

Police allege the man coerced three men to invest in fraudulent business ventures, totaling $1,589,000 between February 2013 and December 2015.

The man was arrested at a home in Mordue Street, Jesmond and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with nine counts of dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception. 

Molycop Considering Stopping Steel Production in Newcastle After 100 Years

BY EL FITCHETT

One of Newcastle's oldest steel producers, Molycop could cease steel production in Newcastle, if Australia's Anti-Dumping Commission doesn't increase tariffs on Chinese steel imports.

The Molycop Group have been producing steel at their Waratah site for over 103 years since 1917. 

The Australian reports Molycop is instead considering importing the steel from China, if the tariffs aren't raised. 

The move could result in the loss of 300 jobs across the company. 

The national Anti-Dumping Commission is currently investigating the case put to it by Molycop, which calls for tariffs on its Chinese competitors to be raised and extended for another five years.

A decision in the case would require approval from Australia's new Industry, Innovation and Science Minister Christian Porter, in the coming months. 

The Anti-Dumping Commission will provide its recommendation to the Minister in a final report on the matter by July 2, 2021.

Image Credit: Gabes Cleaning

Police Appeal for Witnesses Of Road Rage Incident Against Bike Rider at Waratah

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Newcastle City Police are seeking assitance from the public to assist in an investigation into a road rage incident against a bicycle rider.

The incident occurred on Moate Street and Turton Road, at Waratah between 6:30am and 6:50am on Wednesday February 3rd.

A man driving a white hatchback or station wagon reportedly made threats towards the rider and intimidated him with the vehicle.

Anyone with information is urged to call Newcastle Police on 49266599 or 49290999 and quote event number E78267018.