A family is living every parent’s worst nightmare, desperately searching for answers after 14-year-old Lakyia Gillison vanished from Gillieston Heights on Monday evening. Lakyia was last seen around 5:30pm on Les Drive. When she couldn’t be reached, her family contacted police, and a search was quickly
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Australia has joined the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway in imposing sanctions on two senior Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, citing their roles in inciting violence against Palestinians and undermining human rights in the West Bank. The sanctions, announced by Foreign Minister
Hunter Valley, NSW — June 11, 2025 Today marks two years since the tragic bus crash that shook the Hunter Valley and the nation, claiming 10 lives and injuring dozens more. On the night of June 11, 2023, what began as a joyful celebration at a
Have you read the Cessnock Council’s latest “Financial Sustainability Review”? You probably haven’t. And that’s by design. Because if you did — if you really read it — you’d be outraged. And you should be. Because this isn’t just a report. It’s not an assessment. It’s
Cessnock’s much-loved Stomp Festival is set to return on Saturday, 2 August 2025, with a fresh new location and a bigger lineup of food, fun, and family entertainment. For the first time, the festival will be held on the grounds of TAFE NSW Cessnock, running from
A vehicle breakdown is affecting traffic on the New England Highway at John Renshaw Drive in Beresfield. 🕐 Started: Today at 1:47pm🚗 Impact: 1 of 2 eastbound lanes (lane 2) is currently closed.👷 Responders: Transport for NSW is on scene.⚠️ Advice: Motorists are advised to exercise
The Hunter Valley community is reeling after the theft of a 185-year-old church bell from the deconsecrated St Ann’s Presbyterian Church in Paterson. The bell, which holds significant historical value, was removed using an angle grinder between Thursday and Sunday afternoon, according to police reports. Chief
A 47-year-old man has been charged after allegedly setting fire to a home, an SUV, and a motorcycle in Warners Bay late last night. Emergency services were called to Margaret Street just after 11pm on Monday, 9 June 2025, following reports of a house fire. Fire
A unique Nissen hut-style property in Cessnock has sold for a surprising $429,000, highlighting the growing affordability crisis in regional New South Wales. Located at 8 Wangi Avenue, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom home sits on a 556.4m² fully fenced block and features an open-plan living/dining area, kitchen
Tomago Smelter Bailout: Another Bill for You, Another Win for the Climate Elites So here we are again—another day, another multinational begging Canberra for taxpayer cash. According to the Australian Financial Review, Tomago Aluminium is now pleading for a multibillion-dollar bailout just to keep operating. Why?
Cessnock, NSW – Former Mayor Jay Suvaal has officially resigned from his role as a Councillor on Cessnock City Council, citing increased professional and family responsibilities. In a statement shared online, Suvaal said the decision was made after “careful consideration and conversations with my family, friends,
Thursday, 5 June 2025 – TomagoA multi-vehicle crash has caused significant disruption on Tomago Road, between Old Punt Road and Cabbage Tree Road, with both directions affected. Emergency services responded to the incident shortly after it was reported around 6:00 am, with the latest update confirmed
Gun violence in the Hunter continues to escalate, with police launching an urgent investigation after a shotgun was fired during a home invasion in Mayfield. At around 3:50am on Friday, 30 May 2025, officers were called to a residence on Bull Street following reports of a
In a significant move to bolster the earnings of low-paid workers, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 3.5% increase to Australia’s national minimum wage. Effective from July 1, 2025, this adjustment will raise the hourly rate from $24.10 to $24.94, translating to a weekly
The City of Newcastle has issued an important safety update regarding South Newcastle Beach—traditionally known as Yirannali by the local Awabakal people, meaning “place of falling rocks.” Due to the area’s long history of cliff instability, Council has been actively monitoring and managing the South Newcastle
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged following a dramatic early-morning break-in and ute crash in Rutherford, as police intensify efforts under Operation Soteria. Just after 1am, concerned residents alerted police to a ute being driven erratically through Ventura Close. Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District
Two 16-year-old boys have been taken to John Hunter Hospital following a serious crash involving a stolen motorbike in Cardiff early this morning. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Lowry Street and Main Road just before 2:13am, after the motorbike the teens were riding
Raymond Terrace, Friday 30 May 2025 — Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate 13-year-old Kieren Nean, who has been missing from the Hunter region for more than two weeks. Kieren was last seen around 12pm on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, on Cook Street
In a dramatic early morning bust, Hunter Valley Highway Patrol officers have nabbed a 25-year-old learner rider recklessly speeding through a quiet residential street in Kurri Kurri. Acting on a tip-off from a concerned Crime Stoppers caller, officers were deployed around 5:25am on Monday, 26 May,
Mayor Daniel Watton has released his regular monthly mayoral update, highlighting key events and initiatives from 16 April to 21 May 2025. The update showcases the Mayor’s continued focus on community engagement, infrastructure, education, and strategic planning for the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). “It’s been