Three people have been rushed to John Hunter Hospital following a three-vehicle crash that occurred at Bennetts Green along the Pacific Highway near South Street this morning. The incident was reported at around 8:38 am and is said to have caused significant traffic delays, with southbound
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A male teacher has been accused of committing common assault at Maitland Grossmann High in East Maitland, resulting in his arrest. According to reports, Port Stephens-Hunter Police District officials were called to the high school on Cumberland Street at around 2pm yesterday in response to allegations
Caitlin Rose Thornton has passed away following an incident in Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia earlier this month. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently under investigation by the police. No further details on the incident have been made available. Thornton’s passing has come as a
Kate Washington, a NSW MP, is facing criticism after making a controversial statement that suggests teachers and nurses may leave their professions if Labor is not elected in the upcoming elections. This comes after Washington made an unofficial opening of an ambulance station last week, which
Maitland’s Animal Management Facility has launched an appeal for information after four abandoned puppies were discovered in the bush at Kitchener. The six-week-old pups were found to have no microchip and were covered in fleas. Officials at the animal management facility are calling on anyone with
Andrew Fenwick, the Legalize Cannabis Party candidate for the Cessnock electorate in the upcoming New South Wales election, has called for the legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. Fenwick, who is running for the seat in the New South Wales parliament, has been campaigning
Firefighters have successfully contained a bushfire that broke out in Cullys Arm near Laguna earlier today, on the 19th of March, at approximately 3:30 pm. The Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews rushed to the scene and immediately started working on containing the blaze, which had ignited
A man is set to face court today over a string of alleged arson attacks that terrorized the residents of Newcastle yesterday. The shocking incident took place near Weakleys Drive, Beresfield, when emergency services were called to extinguish four separate fires that had been deliberately set
Breaking news! In a stunning turn of events, a daring escape by a woman has just been reported, as she fled from a dangerous house unscathed. Meanwhile, in a dramatic confrontation, a man in his 20’s has been apprehended by authorities, bringing an end to the
In a shocking turn of events, a man has been arrested and charged after a house fire tore through a home in Raymond Terrace earlier today. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:20 am on Moreton Street, has left the community reeling and authorities scrambling to
Labor’s Member for Cessnock, Clayton Barr, has spoken out about the underfunding and understaffing of schools in New South Wales, highlighting the impact it is having on families, children, and society as a whole. In a video released to the public, Barr stated that “nothing is
An elderly man has passed away while kayaking in the Hunter region. The incident occurred this afternoon, and it is believed that the man fell from his kayak and was found unconscious in the Williams River at Clarence Town. Emergency Services responded promptly to reports of
Police have arrested and charged a 34-year-old man with eight offences following a public place shooting on the Mid North Coast. According to police reports, the incident occurred at around 6am on Monday 13 March 2023, when officers were called to a home on Maloney Street,
A packed Gallery of Cessnock Council was the site of a lively debate on smart cities and 15 minute cities, as community members and councilors gathered to discuss the potential implementation of these urban planning concepts. Mayor Jay Suvaal opened the meeting with a Welcome to
Cessnock Council’s Smart City Plan Faces Scrutiny from Independent Councillors The Cessnock City Council’s smart city plan is facing scrutiny from independent councillors who have voiced concerns about the potential cost and impact on the community. The plan, which aims to leverage technology to improve the
Police have arrested four individuals in connection with several crimes, including assault on police and use of weapon. The group comprises a 44-year-old man who was charged with multiple offenses, including drive while unlicensed, take/drive conveyance without consent, and resist arrest. He was also charged with
In a tense incident over the Black Sea, a Russian fighter jet and an American surveillance drone collided, resulting in the crash of the unmanned aircraft. The collision occurred in international airspace on Monday afternoon, causing a flurry of diplomatic activity between the two nations. According
Emergency services and council workers were called to the top of Kearsley Hill on Saturday morning to deal with a large oil spill caused by a fallen drum from a truck. The incident created a hazardous situation for drivers on the “S” bend, but thanks to
Wallsend Fire and Rescue, along with NSW Ambulance and Rescue & Bomb Disposal – NSW Police Force, rushed to Blue Gum Road in Jesmond on Tuesday 14th March 2023, following reports of a motor vehicle accident with persons trapped inside. The rescue operation was a race
Thirteen vehicles, comprising trucks and buses, collided over a 200-meter section of the Pacific Motorway near Ourimbah, causing a chaotic scene this morning. Paramedics attended to 15 individuals at the crash site, seven of whom were transported to Gosford Hospital for minor injuries. As it is