Mayor Jay Suvaal of Cessnock City Council provided a positive update on the city’s road infrastructure, reporting substantial improvements in road maintenance and capital works during the last financial year. Since taking office just over 18 months ago, Mayor Suvaal has been focused on addressing the
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A man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Lake Macquarie today. About 6am (Monday 31 July 2023), emergency services were called to the M1 Motorway, about 1km north of the Cameron Park exit, Cameron Park, following reports of a crash. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police
A teenager has died and a man charged with dangerous driving, after an alleged hit and run in Lake Macquarie overnight. Shortly after midnight (Saturday 29 July 2023), officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were called to Macquarie Road at Warners Bay, about 800m north
In a devastating incident, the lifeless bodies of an elderly man and woman, suspected to be in their 80s, were uncovered in a home at Morisset on Friday morning. The grim discovery was made following a concerned call to authorities just after 11:30 am about the
Homicide Squad detectives have extradited a man from Victoria and charged him over his alleged involvement in the murder of Laguna man, John Simpson. John Simpson, aged 42, was reported missing to police in April 2023 after he was last seen on Great North Road in
Two people will face court today, charged after police uncovered more than $1.2 million worth of cannabis inside two grow houses at Lake Macquarie yesterday. A 45-year-old woman and 48-year-old man were arrested during the operation and taken to Toronto Police Station. Both were charged with
In an exciting development, Maitland is set to host the prestigious Australia Cup next month! Following their thrilling victory in a penalty shootout against Melbourne Victory, the Newcastle Jets have revealed their collaboration with the Maitland City Council. As part of this partnership, the Jets will
Newcastle City Police District Appeals for Information on Suspect in Break and Enter Case Newcastle City Police District has launched an appeal for information in an ongoing investigation into a break and enter incident that occurred on the 10th of July. Authorities are seeking to identify
Have you seen Jordan? Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Hamilton South. Jordan Tomkins, aged 15, was last seen at home in Fowler Street, Hamilton South about 8.30am on Sunday (16 July 2023). When he failed to return to his
NEWS UPDATE: TRAFFIC CONTROLS AND ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO LANDSLIP ON GREAT NORTH ROAD Bucketty, South – In response to a landslip on Great North Road, traffic controls will be implemented to ensure public safety. The road will be closed in both directions to facilitate seismic
Central Coast Teenager Succumbs to Influenza, Alarming Rise in Flu Cases Among Children In tragic news, a teenage student from the Central Coast of New South Wales has passed away after contracting influenza. The Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed the death of a local
News Alert: McDonald Jones Stadium to Enhance Fan Experience with New LED Matchday Screens Newcastle, July 9, 2023 – McDonald Jones Stadium is set to elevate its game with the addition of two state-of-the-art LED matchday screens, bringing a new level of excitement to sports fans.
A man has been charged as investigations continue into a fatal fail to stop crash on the state’s Central Coast overnight. Emergency services responded to Ocean Beach Road at Woy Woy about 7.50pm (Saturday 8 July 2023), and found a woman critically injured. NSW Ambulance paramedics
A woman has died after she was struck by two vehicles on the state’s Central Coast overnight. Emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Road at Woy Woy about 7.50pm (Saturday 8 July 2023), and found a woman critically injured. NSW Ambulance paramedics and officers from
The outcome has been determined for the high school teacher caught on video engaging in a physical altercation with a student in Maitland. During the court proceedings, 62-year-old Michael John Kable expressed genuine remorse after confessing to assaulting a student at Maitland Grossman High School on
Raptor Squad detectives have apprehended two suspects following an extensive investigation into the alleged shooting of a man in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. On the evening of Wednesday, July 5, 2023, emergency services responded to a distress call reporting a shooting incident at
Emergency Services including Cessnock District Rescue Squad responded an emergency call to free a trapped individual involved in a motor vehicle collision on George Booth Drive at Buchanan. The incident occurred at approximately 2053, prompting the immediate activation of the rescue squad. Upon arrival at the
On Tuesday afternoon, authorities discovered a body near the Belmont Wetlands, which is believed to be that of John Davidson, a man who had been reported missing. John, a 72-year-old individual with dementia, had disappeared from his residence in Mount Hutton on November 7. Following his
Maitland, NSW – Deputy Mayor Mitchell Griffins took to social media to address a recent wave of vandalism that has targeted the town’s signs. Over the past few days, numerous suburb and city signs, including the brand-new gateway signage at Millers Forest, have fallen victim to
In a tense hour-long rescue operation, emergency responders successfully freed a curious puppy named Mia from a stubborn cable spool. The multi-agency team exhausted all their rescue gear, with the Cessnock VRA and Fire and Rescue Abermain providing crucial assistance and a reciprocating saw. The heroic
