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Federal MP Dan Repacholi has revealed his favorite color—purple—as he joins the cause for IGA Purple Bra Day, which runs throughout September. “When my good friend, Tracey Roberts, the Federal Member for Pearce, told me to put on a purple bra, I didn’t hesitate. I grabbed
Emergency services were called to Dry Creek Road, Ellalong, around 12:45 PM on Tuesday, 17 September, following reports of the incident. Despite ongoing recovery efforts by the Hunter Valley Police District, supported by various emergency agencies, Hugo’s life could not be saved. The miner who tragically
Cessnock Local Court Cases – 19 September 2024 Today, the Cessnock Local Court will be bustling with a wide range of criminal and civil cases starting from 9:00 AM. The court will see numerous defendants across various proceedings, from police mentions to hearings and sentencings. At
A two-vehicle crash has led to the closure of Duffie’s Drive, with emergency services currently on the scene. The incident occurred earlier today, prompting a swift response from multiple agencies, including NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, NSW Fire and Rescue, and the Cessnock District Rescue Squad. Emergency
A body has been found in an unused mine shaft in the Hunter Valley, with police now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Emergency services responded to Dry Creek Road, Ellalong, about 12km from Cessnock, after receiving reports of a man’s body discovered around 12:45 PM
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 5:20 PM Emergency services are currently conducting a police operation in the Hunter Valley after reports of a man falling into a decommissioned mine shaft. Around 12:45 PM today, authorities were called to Dry Creek Road, Ellalong, following a workplace incident. It’s
Cessnock, September 17, 2024 — In a landmark electoral upset, Daniel Watton has secured the mayoral position in Cessnock, ending Labor’s long-standing control of the role. With only a handful of votes remaining to be counted, Watton has achieved a decisive lead, receiving 49.41% of the
Cessnock Local Court is set to address a range of criminal matters on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, with multiple hearings and mentions on the docket. The day’s proceedings include cases involving serious criminal charges such as assaults, apprehended violence orders (AVOs), and a license and registration
Cessnock Court Listings for 16 September 2024 Today’s court proceedings in Cessnock are set to address a number of criminal cases and apprehended violence orders, with hearings and mentions scheduled throughout the day. The cases listed span across multiple courtrooms in the Cessnock Local Court, with
The early results for the Cessnock Council election are beginning to take shape, with significant developments in both the mayoral and Ward A councillor races. Mayoral RaceIn the mayoral contest, Daniel Watton, running as an independent, is leading with 50.55% of the formal votes. Watton has
Breaking News Update: 15-year-old boy has taken to Hospital with injuries and the offender’s axe was thrown into nearby bushes as they made their getaway. Breaking News Update: A 15-year-old boy has been rushed to the hospital with injuries following a violent axe attack outside Cessnock
Jack Drayton, a man previously charged with lighting bushfires in the Hunter Region, is now behind bars after being accused of committing a string of more serious offenses. The 2024 bushfire suspect appeared in Cessnock Local Court today, 12 September 2024, where Magistrate I. Rodgers presided
The Cessnock community remains on edge as Jack Drayton, an alleged arsonist, faces court today after being charged with intentionally causing a fire that threatened local homes and properties. Drayton, currently out on bail, faces serious charges under Section 203E of the Crimes Act 1900, which
Cessnock Court Listings for 12 September 2024 Today’s court proceedings at Cessnock Local Court will feature a range of cases, with significant mentions in both criminal charges and apprehended violence orders (AVOs). Highlighting the docket is the case of R v Jack Drayton, scheduled for a
News Update: Brett Button Addresses Hunter Valley Bus Crash Victims In a bombshell revelation, Brett Button has admitted to being addicted to pain medication and lacking a prescription for Tramadol, a drug he was using at the time of the Hunter Valley bus crash. The 59-year-old
Today marks the sixth anniversary of the public honoring of the first group of World War I soldiers from Kearsley, Abernethy, and Edenville. This significant occasion saw the then-Governor of New South Wales, General David Hurley AC CVO DSC (Ret’d), unveil individual memorial plaques in a
LIBERAL CANIDATE DELETES FACEBOOK POST WHICH ENDORSED LABOR Transcript Outgoing Cessnock Liberal Councilor Karen Jackson has recently caused a stir in local politics. After publicly endorsing the Labor Party on her Facebook page last week, Jackson has since deleted her posts. In her initial endorsement, she
The long-awaited Woolworths development in Kurri Kurri has received the green light from the planning authorities. The application for the new store, located at 178 Lang Street, Kurri Kurri, has been approved with conditions as part of the Cessnock City Council’s decision-making process. Key Conditions and
Brett Button, the bus driver involved in the tragic June 2023 Hunter Valley crash, will be sentenced tomorrow in Newcastle Local Court. Before the sentencing, families of the ten victims will read their emotional victim impact statements, confronting Button about the devastating impact of the crash,
Independent candidate Nick Maher has announced a plan to balance development with environmental preservation in Cessnock. Maher, who has been in discussions with local builders and the Kurri Kurri Landcare group, is advocating for a policy that would allow residents and Landcare to relocate native plants
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