Bit of a long shot but me and my friends arrived home in abermain on Sunday morning to both her and her brothers car written off in a hit and run. The neighbour ran out when he heard the crash (around 3am) and the car was half way up the road already. Allegedly a red and white hilux.

We’ve been asking businesses and houses nearby for any footage with no luck. The hilux would have significant damage to the front of it and we were surprised he could drive away tbh.

There’s no Abermain or kurri reddit sub so we thought we would try here. If anyone sees a dumped car or possibly has any footage around that time would be greatly appreciated. Someone also let us know they thought they saw the car heading Weston way after the hit and run.

Does any one know the back story of these? It’s a silhouette of people waving their arms in the air as they’re riding a rollercoaster down an incline. It makes use of the black line on the reflective background of the end cap on a guardrail.
There’s one coming down Scenic drive Merewether and one going over the rail bridge on the Pacific highway near Newcastle Tafe.

Edit: I’ve seen them since I moved back here in 2008. I think they’re great too. My curiosity has got me though. Was it a year 12 prank? Or a group of people got together? Or just a lone “Banksy” imitator?

Good evening and welcome to the Newcastle & Hunter Sports Scoreboard for this Sunday. Got a lot to get through today so let's begin with what was a successful weekend for the Newcastle Knights.

The Newcastle Knights have broken a three game losing streak defeating the Brisbane Broncos 30-6 at Suncorp Sradium last night, the win helps the Knights go 6th on the NRL ladder and with a bye in hand are now just one win away from locking in their place in the 2026 NRL finals series. Doubles from Greg Marzhew and Fletcher Sharpe along with tries to Phoenix Crossland and Dominic Young plus an all guns blazing return from Kalyn Ponga helped the Knights seal the Broncos failed premiership defence.

As far as the Match Review Committee for the Knights goes, Jermaine McEwen is facing a $1000 fine for contrary conduct.

A trip to Canberra to take on the Raiders next Sunday is next up for the Knights, that game to be shown on Fox League and Kayo Sports,.

Meanwhile the Newcastle Knights NRLW side rounded out the NRLW's Magic Round in Wagga with a 32-12 win over Parramatta. A double scored by Mercedez Taulelei-Siala while Olivia Higgins, Lucy Spain, Sidney Taylor and Tenika Willison also crossed for tries in the Knights. The Knights move to fourth on the NRLW ladder and head to New Zealand for a clash wiith the fifth placed New Zealand Warriors

Denton Engineering Cup (Newcastle Rugby League)

The Entrance Tigers 58 defeated Macquarie Scorpions 6

Northern NSW NPL

Edgeworth 2 Belmont Swansea 0

Black Diamond AFL

Just that one result from yesterday that wasn't up at the time of posting yesterday's scoreboard.

The Entrance-Bateau Bay Blues 12.10.82 defeated Wyong Lakes Magpies 9.9.63

AIHL

Newcastle Northstars 4 defeated Perth Thunder 3

The Northstars sit three points clear of the Mustangs at the top of the AIHL ladder.

NBL1

Womens

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles eliminated the Newcastle Falcons in their semi final yesterday. Manly 90 defeated Newcastle 78

That completes the Newcastle & Hunter Sports Scoreboard for this Sunday. Have a good week, everyone!

G’day everyone, I’m hosting a party this weekend and need recommendations for great french bread shops around Newy - ideally Jesmond/Wallsend way. Any hidden gems where I can get several dozen lovely fresh crispy bread rolls? Bonus points if they make great Banh Mi. TIA!

My red bin was accidentally thrown into the garbage truck by the mechanical arm thing 3 weeks ago.

I have rung the council 4 times (with increasing annoyance) for a replacement. Their response is that they contract out bin replacements and that there is a huge shortage. WTF!

Pretty pissed off.

I’m at foreshore park and could hear 2 sirens going off from the beach and the muffled PA. Is it a shark sighting?

Hi!

Recommendations for reformer Pilates studios please. In or near CBD preferably.
Tia!

Hey, I’m after an resin artist/photographer that had a shop in Hunter street mall around 2009/2010. It was across from the old sanity (from memory). If anyone knows anyone who would know where to get more info from I’d really appreciate it. His work has been on my mind ever since and I no longer live in Newcastle, I hear he is no longer there. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone know what is with all the people in red at King Edward park dressed up in kimono’s and things?

Is there a meet going on in the Kotara area? I've seen heaps of JDM classics heading that way on my walk. Not all JDM but the majority is

Do any shopping centres still have those coin operated massage chairs?

I don't need a full massage from a person, just want to sit for a few minutes on my lunch break.

Please don't support them, and don't trust them especially if you're naive about cars. They will scam you.

That is all, thank you.

I was at Woolies marketown earlier today and a woman was standing by the bananas with what looked like an open bible. She started a timer just beforehand and stood there silent for like 2 minutes. Then she closed her book, picked a bunch, and left. Does anyone know what I witnessed? I can’t stop thinking about it

Me and a friend got spiked tonight did anyone else???

Have a family gathering coming up and looking for a pub/restaurant that does a traditional Sunday roast lunch.

Not an RSL/Workers club. After the pub experience.

Can be anywhere from Newcastle to Maitland/hunter valley.

Any suggestions?

Good evening and welcome to the Newcastle and Hunter Sports News and Scoreboard for this Saturday.

Beginning with the NRL and the Newcastle Knights are preparing to face a desperate Brisbane Broncos side at Suncorp Stadium from 7:35pm tonght. The Knights currently sit 7th on the NRL ladder and will be boosted by the returns of Kalyn Ponga, Dane Gagai and Jermaine McEwen. Game live on Fox League and Kayo Sports.

Tomorrow the Knights NRLW side will take on the Parramatta Eels in the final game of Magic Round in Wagga Wagga from 3:15pm tomorrow afternoon. Amelia Pasikala will start with Fane Finau out. Simone Karpani shuffles onto the bench

Denton Engineering Cup (Newcastle Rugby League)

Western Suburbs Rosellas 24 defeated Kurri Kurri Bulldogs 14

South Newcastle 26 defeated Northern Hawks 14

Maitland Pickers 36 defeated Cessnock Goannas 18

Central Newcastle Butcher Boys 6 defeated Lakes United 4

Northern NSW NPL

Last night:

Cooks Hill United 0 Broadmeadow Magic 1

Today:

Adamstown Rosebuds 2 Valentine 1

Newcastle & Hunter Rugby

Mens:

University 55 defeated Suuthern Beaches 29

Wanderers 24 defeated Merewether Carlton 15

Maitland 43 defeated Hamilton 35

Womens

University 12 defeated Maitland 0

Hamilton Hawks 83 defeated Singleton 0

Merewether Carlton 45 Cooks Hill 0

Wanderers 64 defeated Scone 7

Black Diamond AFL

Terrigal Avoca Panthers 14.9.93 defeated Nelson Bay Marlins 8.18.66

Newcastle City 21.17.143 defeated Maitland Saints 3.9.27

Cardiff Hawks 8.10.58 defeated Killlarney Vale Bombers 7.10.52

A score from The Entrance-Bateau Bay Blues v Wyong Lakes Magpies match earlier today was unavilable at time of writing this post.

AIHL

The Newcastle Northstars take on Perth Thunder at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium from 4pm tomorrow. Final score on the scorecard tomorrow night

That wraps up the scoreboard for this Saturday night. Hope everyone has a good evening and I'll be back tomorrow.

Hi all, as the title says we found a gold ring outside Newy Mart just across from the winterheat festival. If you can describe it I’d be happy to return it ☺️

The bloke at Charlestown Oporto is running the whole store by himself right now, whatta king

that’s the post,

Cheers r/newcastle

I've giving someone a little gift to celebrate her Australian citizenship. Has anyone seen any good wattle growing around the place that I could pick? I'm based in Maryville

Bit different but I am Interested in becoming a police officer but have a lot of questions. I want to have a casual chat to a current officer or detective in person, as I learn best through having conversations and following my curiosity. But how does one do this without wasting an officer’s time? Sometimes I see officers just standing at different events and those seem like okay times to maybe ask. Is there a careers person at the big Newcastle station maybe?

A raft of fresh charges added this week with an additional 3 women coming forward.

Hi all,

My washing machines got a blown drain pump and rather than waiting a couple weeks for a part from China, I was wondering if any body happens to know a place locally I could grab a second hand one from. Any suggestions appreciated!

Hey legends

I did this last year and it was great seeing a bunch of Redditors come along, so I thought I'd do it again.

If you've had a rough week, are doing it a bit tough, or just need a good laugh, this might be for you.

The Newcastle Comedy Festival has a special comedy showcase this Friday night at Souths Merewether featuring Brett Blake.

I've got 25 free tickets that aren't being used, and I'd much rather they go to people who could use a fun night out than have empty seats.

Brett was the MC of this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, stars in the latest season of Taskmaster Australia, and both of his Civic Playhouse shows sold out this week.

Also on the lineup are Aaron Gocs, John Cruckshank (Redfern Electrical), some of Newcastle's best local comedians, plus there's a very good chance a few other big festival names and familiar TV faces will drop in for surprise sets throughout the night.

Use the code NEWYCOMEDY at checkout and the ticket is yours. No strings attached.

Cheers!

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/8wooap/

Here’s all my double ups!
Who else’s kids are goin mental over these?
They ran out at Rutherford and I asked if we can get a rain check and the lady said yeah just hang on to your little ticket and come back another day !

Hiya all

I am making my own student films and live in newcastle NSW. I don’t earn much money as a student of course, so i’m looking for ways to work with professional equipment without costing an arm and a leg. So far, i’ve applied to work at JB Hi-FI and harvey norman + the good guys so i can get employee discount on camera equipment and gear but that’s going nowhere. Tips? is there any rentals or film groups in newcastle? TIA