Around 8:00 PM on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Wallsend Fire and Rescue were called to a single-vehicle crash on Newcastle Link Road in Wallsend. Upon arrival, crews found a white Toyota hatchback overturned on the side of the road, surrounded by debris. Firefighters secured the area while the male driver received treatment from NSW Ambulance […]
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Opinion: NSW State Government Loses Control of Hunter Rail Corridor Amidst Protester Chaos The NSW State Government has lost control of the Hunter Rail Corridor, with yet another teen arrested today for obstructing the rail line. For more than three weeks, protesters have been disrupting the corridor, risking their lives recklessly in the name of […]
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A local Hunter man has won over $6 million in Keno but insists he won’t be quitting his day job. The winning ticket was purchased at East Maitland Bowling Club. The winner described the moment an official confirmed his win as “unbelievable.” While this win is life-changing, experts remind everyone to gamble responsibly. Here are […]
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News Update: Head-On Crash on Segenhoe Road This afternoon at 3:28 pm, emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) involving persons trapped on Segenhoe Road. Pumper 208, along with the NSW Police Force, NSW Ambulance, and NSW Rural Fire Service – Hunter Valley, arrived at the scene to find a head-on collision between […]
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A hazmat incident is currently unfolding at Tyrrell’s Wines on Broke Road, Pokolbin. Multiple emergency service crews have been dispatched to the scene. The nature and extent of the incident remained unknown initially, but it has now been confirmed that 100 litres of diesel have been spilled from truck Residents and nearby businesses are advised […]
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Emergency services are currently responding to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) on the Hunter Expressway near Buchanan Road. Initial reports indicate that a person is trapped, but there are no reports of injuries at this time. Stay tuned for further updates. Location: Hunter Expressway, Buchanan Road, Buchanan, Cessnock Council (NSW), 2323.
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A man is in custody following a fatal house fire in Lalor Park, Sydney. Around 1 am today (Sunday, 7 July 2024), emergency services were called to Freeman Street after reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, NSW Ambulance Paramedics treated one nine-year-old girl and three boys aged eleven, seven, and six at the scene. […]
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A search and rescue operation is underway in Lake Macquarie following a boat crash. Three people have been rescued, but one person remains missing. NSW Police are currently searching the water with boats and a helicopter to locate the missing individual. stay tuned for more information
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John Moores has officially announced his candidacy for re-election with the Liberal Party in the upcoming 2024 Local Government Elections, scheduled for Saturday, September 14th. Moores will be contesting both the Mayoral position and the Ward B seat. Having served two terms as Deputy Mayor, Moores feels well-prepared for the challenges ahead. “I’ve learned a […]
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Saturday, 06 July 2024 – 06:58 PM Two men have been charged following an incident this morning that resulted in a police officer being injured in Toronto, in the state’s north. Around 3:20 AM, officers from the Lake Macquarie Police District responded to a reported domestic incident on Awaba Road. Upon arrival, the two men […]
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Emergency services are currently responding to a motor vehicle accident on Merriwa Road in Denman, near Muswellbrook. Details are still emerging, but MHV NEWS believes the accident is between a truck and light vehicle, with 1 person trapped by confinement but no serious injuries. It’s believed the vehicle side swiped a truck carrying Ammonium nitrate […]
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A trail bike rider has died following a crash in Lake Macquarie today. Just after 3 PM on Saturday, emergency services were called to Watt Street in Windermere Park, Lake Macquarie, following reports of a trail bike crash. Upon arrival, officers from Lake Macquarie were informed that the 50-year-old rider had been traveling on Watt […]
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A tragic accident involving a learner driver claimed the life of a teenage boy in the Hunter Valley late Friday night. Around 10:45 pm on 6 July 2024, emergency services responded to a single-vehicle crash on Lemon Tree Passage Road in Salt Ash. Upon arrival, officers from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District discovered a white […]
Continue ReadingMaitland, 06 July 2024 – A man has been charged following an alleged knife-throwing incident in Maitland earlier this week. On Wednesday, 3 July 2024, at approximately 8:45 PM, a man reported an alleged wounding at a business on George Street, Morpeth, to Maitland Police Station. According to police from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District, […]
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A tragic accident claimed the life of a teenage boy in the Hunter Valley late Friday night. Around 10:45 pm on 6 July 2024, emergency services responded to a single-vehicle crash on Lemon Tree Passage Road in Salt Ash. Upon arrival, officers from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District discovered a white Ford Falcon sedan with […]
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Cessnock Grooming Salon informed their customers via Facebook that their salon was broken into overnight. Fortunately, it appears that nothing was stolen. Cessnock police are currently investigating the incident, and the salon has assured customers that it will be business as usual. This break in serves as warning to all local businesses owners in the […]
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Emergency services are currently responding to a motor vehicle accident on the Hunter Expressway at the Lovedale exit near Cessnock. It’s believed a vehicle has collided with a Moose, occupants of the vehicle are not injured.
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Emergency services are currently responding to a fire at a unit on Philips Street in Raymond Terrace. Fire crews received a call from a neighbor who reported hearing a smoke alarm and seeing smoke coming from the unit. Multiple fire trucks and emergency personnel have been dispatched to the scene to assess and manage the […]
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Woman Charged Following Unauthorized Protest in Hunter Valley A woman will face court after being charged following an unauthorized protest in the Hunter Valley this morning. Just after 7 am on Friday, 5 July 2024, police were called to the rail corridor at Glennies Creek, near Singleton, following reports that a person had allegedly entered […]
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John Hunter Hospital security staff will participate in a trial of body worn cameras aimed at enhancing safety for staff, patients, and visitors. Violence in hospitals is unacceptable, and health staff should never be subjected to such treatment. The introduction of body worn cameras is expected to both deter aggressive behavior and provide valuable footage […]
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