Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi, has confirmed he is seeking urgent information following reports a young man from the Hunter region was involved in an incident aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla near Greece earlier today. Mr Repacholi said the situation is causing significant distress...
Cessnock has officially welcomed 37 new Australian citizens from 18 different countries during a citizenship ceremony held today at the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre. The ceremony, hosted by Cessnock City Council, marked an important milestone for the new citizens, who took the pledge to become...
A major police operation has seen dozens of members and associates of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang stopped and inspected across the Hunter region. On Saturday, 25 April 2026, officers from the NSW Police Raptor Squad, assisted by Port Stephens-Hunter Police District, Traffic and Highway...
A man has been charged following a fatal single-vehicle crash in the Port Stephens region late last year. Emergency services were called to The Bucketts Way at Limeburners Creek about 10.30pm on Sunday, 14 December 2025, after police on patrol located a 36-year-old man on...
A plan to bring the long-idle Walka Miniature Railway back to life has taken a major step forward, with Maitland councillors unanimously supporting a call for community involvement. At its April meeting, Mitchell Griffin successfully moved a notice of motion seeking expressions of interest from...
Cessnock Local Court List Today: Daily Court Appearances, Cases & How to Check Listings If you’re searching for the Cessnock Local Court list today, you’re not alone. Each day, dozens of matters—from criminal charges to traffic offences and apprehended violence orders—are scheduled to be heard...
A man will face court today charged with alleged firearm, knife and driving offences following an incident at Glendale yesterday. About 2.40pm (Tuesday 28 April 2026), police were called to Frederick Street, Glendale, following reports of a crash. At the scene, police were told a...
BREAKING NEWS: Glendale Shopping Centre Evacuated Amid Suspicious Package Alert Stockland Drive at Glendale has been closed and the nearby shopping centre evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious package at a bus stop this afternoon. Police have established a major operation in the area,...
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 Detectives are appealing for public assistance following two suspicious fires at Pilates studios on the Central Coast earlier this year. About 4.30am on Wednesday 21 January 2026, emergency services were called to a business on The Entrance Road, Erina, after reports...
A member of the Hells Angels OMCG has been charged after allegedly impersonating a former soldier, following an investigation by the NSW Police Force Raptor Squad. The charge comes under Strike Force Benson, which was established in August 2025 by State Crime Command to investigate...
In a major shake-up ahead of the NRL’s next expansion phase, star playmaker Jarome Luai is set to depart the Wests Tigers after agreeing to join the incoming PNG Chiefs. The high-profile move is being hailed as a huge coup for the Papua New Guinea-based...
Detectives are appealing for public assistance following the theft of multiple firearms during a break and enter in Mayfield last month. Police say five registered firearms were stolen from a home on Rawson Street sometime between Saturday 7 March and Monday 23 March 2026. Officers...
Cessnock City Council has outlined its upcoming maintenance and infrastructure works across the Local Government Area for the week ahead, with projects to proceed weather permitting. Crews and contractors will be active across multiple suburbs, delivering road upgrades, repairs and general maintenance. In Kitchener, construction...
Hunter One Nation candidate Stuart Bonds has sparked debate after claiming that high levels of immigration are contributing to the expansion of government-held seats in major cities—an outcome he argues benefits the Labor Party. In a recent social media post, Mr Bonds suggested that population...
Monday, 27 April 2026 09:21:31 AM An investigation is underway after two bodies were found following a house fire in Sydney’s northwest. Emergency services were called to Lieutenant Bowen Road, Bowen Mountain, about 2.10am (Monday 27 April 2026), after reports of a fire. A man...
Police have launched an investigation following a crash involving a car and a 21-year-old e-bike rider on the Central Coast this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Terrigal Drive and Brunswick Road, Terrigal, just before 3.00pm after reports of a collision. The...
Emergency services are currently on scene responding to a reported building fire on Edith Street in Cessnock. According to information from the NSW Rural Fire Service, the incident has been classified as a structure fire and is not yet under control. Firefighters from Fire and...
A woman has died following a serious three-vehicle crash in the Hunter Valley, with police now investigating the fatal collision. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Cessnock Road and Kemp Street at Neath, east of Cessnock, about 6.25pm on Friday (24 April 2026),...