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Peter Dutton Announces Plan to Halve Fuel Excise for 12 Months Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a major cost-of-living policy, promising to halve the fuel excise for one year if elected. The plan would slash the tax on petrol and diesel from 50.8 cents to
The government’s recent budget, handed down yesterday, has left many Australians feeling more frustrated than hopeful. Pensioners, who should be receiving substantial support in their golden years, won’t see any relief when it comes to medication costs. The current cap remains stuck at a mere $7.70,
Cybercrime detectives are currently investigating a data breach involving the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and the NSW Online Registry Website (ORW). On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, investigators were alerted to the breach, which involved the unauthorized download of approximately 9,000 sensitive court files including
So here we go again. The Australian government—our wise and responsible leaders—have decided to throw another $3 billion at the National Broadband Network (NBN). That’s right. The same NBN that was supposed to revolutionize our internet, the same one that has already swallowed $57 billion of
A brazen armed robbery unfolded at Jewells Tavern this afternoon, with police launching a major search operation to track down the offender. The incident occurred around 3 PM when a masked suspect entered the venue, shattered a glass, and held it to a bartender’s back while
Hunter Water is making major strides in securing water reliability for the region, with a $30 million investment in reservoir upgrades across multiple sites. Key locations include:📍 Morisset📍 Arcadia Vale📍 Harpers Hill (Lochinvar-Greta)📍 The Hill Reservoir (Newcastle)📍 Cameron Park & West Wallsend📍 North Lambton The upgrades
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Wendy, 50, who was last seen in Gosford around 6:30 am on Monday, 24 March 2025. She was last spotted wearing a black shirt and peach-colored jeans and is known to frequent the Narara and Gosford areas. If you
Cessnock Mayor Daniel Watton has taken to Facebook in an unusually aggressive post, calling out his predecessor, Jay Suvaal, for what he described as “misinformation and political game-playing.” The post, which quickly caught the attention of locals, painted a picture of a council plagued by division,
Anthony Albanese and the Labor government are once again handing out crumbs to struggling Australians, this time in the form of a $150 rebate on power bills—on top of the $300 they gave last year. While any help is welcome, let’s be honest: these small bailouts
Flirt Adult Store in Cessnock is on the hunt for a sticky-fingered shopper who allegedly made off with some cheeky merchandise without paying on March 21, 2025. If you can help identify this lone lover, call Flirt Adult Store at 1300 035 478, message their Facebook
Tactical police and negotiators are currently on the scene at Woodbine Street, Mayfield, following an incident that occurred around 10 AM today. According to NBN News, a woman was allegedly assaulted inside a unit block, and a man has since barricaded himself inside the premises. Authorities
If the Nationals Are Serious About Winning Hunter, They Need to Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is The race for the seat of Hunter is well and truly underway, but one thing is glaringly obvious—the Nationals haven’t actually committed to anything of substance for the
This morning, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from multiple stations responded to a house fire in East Maitland. Upon arrival, firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the blaze and ensure the safety of the surrounding area. The following emergency services attended the scene:✅ Fire and Rescue NSW
Seriously, another letter? That’s Mayor Daniel Watton’s grand plan to bring a train back to Cessnock? We’ve been here before. Former mayors have sent letter after letter to the state government, and guess what? Nothing happened. The letters were ignored, left to collect dust on some
A Dutton Coalition Government will invest $100 million to construct a westbound overpass at the Maitland Roundabout, aiming to ease congestion and improve traffic flow on the New England Highway. This major infrastructure project, driven by the advocacy of Liberal candidate for Paterson, Laurence Antcliff, will
A motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle crash in Greta, west of Maitland, this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Camp Road around 4:45 PM on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, after reports that a motorcycle had lost control and crashed into a tree. The rider, a
A tragic accident in Lake Macquarie this morning has claimed the life of an 80-year-old pedestrian after he was struck by a car on Croudace Bay Road, Valentine. Emergency services rushed to the scene around 6:30 AM on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, where NSW Ambulance paramedics
A 13-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit and stealing multiple vehicles in the Hunter Region. The pursuit, which unfolded in Raymond Terrace and Maitland, saw the stolen car reach speeds of 150 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, raising
A tragic two-vehicle crash in the Hunter region has claimed the life of a 17-year-old learner driver, leaving another teenager critically injured. The crash occurred around 9 PM on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, on John Renshaw Drive, Black Hill, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
The Albanese Labor Government has announced it will fast-track construction of the $304.8 million Muswellbrook Bypass, a move aimed at reducing congestion, improving road safety, and boosting local job opportunities. The investment, which was initially scheduled for later years, will now be brought forward to get
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