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Byelection humiliation a coal, hard lesson for Labor We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss May 25, 2021 — 12.10am Save Normal text size Credit: Fairfax Media In the wake of Labor’s calamitous showing in the Upper Hunter byelection, you’d think Joel Fitzgibbon would be keeping a low profile (“Fresh internal stoush for ALP over pro-coal vision”, May 24). After all, NSW Labor followed his prescription for success – fu...

Date Time Car collides with unmarked police vehicle; woman charged with high-range PCA – Belmont A woman has been charged with high-range drink driving after allegedly colliding with an unmarked police car whilst more than four times the legal limit in Lake Macquarie. About 5.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 21 January 2021), a male senior constable stopped in the breakdown lane of the Pacific Highway, Belmont, in an unmarked police vehicle. A short time later, a Ford Focus travelling north has veer...

A woman has been charged with high-range drink driving after allegedly colliding with an unmarked police car. At around 5.15pm yesterday, a Senior Constable had pulled over in the breakdown lane of the Pacific Highway at Belmont, when a car smashed into the rear of his vehicle. Emergency services and additional police were called to the scene, where both the officer and woman were breathalised. It’s alleged the 42-year-old from Marks Point returned a positive reading of 0.214 – more than 4 ...

Premium Content The Australian trucking industry is today mourning the loss of renowned operator Jim Pearson Senior. "The ATA and trucking community are deeply saddened by the loss of Jim, who was an outspoken and outstanding contributor to our industry," Australian Trucking Association chair David Smith said. Former ATA chair Denis Robertson said Mr Pearson was a tremendous contributor to the industry and was highly regarded for his integrity and professionalism. "Jim was a person who was ...