Police have setup a crime scene investigating a deliberately lit fire at Bellbird around 3:20pm this afternoon Fire Crews quickly responded and put the fire out before it could spread.
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Cessnock Police attended a Cessnock home on Carol Avenue this morning on an unrelated matter, whilst there they allegedly discovered an explosive device. The road was closed and a 50 Meter exclusion was setup until the device could be removed safely. Details are sketchy as in
A Ellalong man near Cessnock is putting up a $500 Reward for his missing Gold Labrador. She had red collar with Bella on her clip and the owners phone number. The owner is missing Bella and clearly will do anything for her return If you have
PUTTY RD will remain road closed between Milbrodale and Long Weeny Creek (Greygums Cafe) until further notice due to firefighting operations, falling trees and other hazards. 📸 from Vacy Brigade
Search resumes this morning for two missing Fisherman aged 70 and 37 who did not return from their fishing trip yesterday. About 6am (Sunday 29 December 2019), the two left the Jetty Boat Ramp on Jordan Esplanade, in a five-metre runabout and were headed towards Sawtell
Yesterday fire crews were deployed to Ridgeview estate in the Hunter Valley after reports of a large shed on fire, upon arrival the shed was engulfed in flames. Family and staff were able save some equipment, surrounding structures and bush before firefighters could arrive and take
UPDATE ***** ALL FIREWORK DISPLAYS ON HOLD UNTIL NSWRFS and NSW FIRE AND RESCUE APPROVE EXEMPTION REQUESTS. ALL OTHER NYE ACTIVITIES AT VENUES ARE GOING AHEAD REGAURDLESS OF FIREWORKS MOST VENUES WILL BE RAISING MONEY TO SUPPORT FIRE SERVICES AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST EVERYTHING IN
A cheeky cow trying to get an extra feed of hay got its head stuck in the metal feeder, Cessnock District Rescue Squad attended the scene to free the stuck cow. Cessnock District Rescue Squad issued the following statement. A cow had managed to get its
Fire crews are responding to reports of a structure fire on Sweetwater Rd beford the fire is confirmed to be at the Ridgeview Estate we are unclear which building is on fire at this stage, The Estate has cottages, restaurant and cellar door as well as
About 10pm (Saturday 28 December 2019), officers from Lake Macquarie Police District attended Rhodes Street, Blackalls Park, after reports a large house party was out of control and spilling onto the street. About 150 people spilled out onto the streets as police tried to break up
Police are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a business in Raymond Terrace. About 7.10pm (Friday 27 December 2019), a man entered a petrol station on Adelaide Street and approached the counter. The man asked for a pack of cigarettes before allegedly threatening the male staff
A man has been charged after allegedly deliberately lighting two fires in the state’s Hunter region yesterday. Just after 11pm (Friday 27 December 2019), officers from Hunter Valley Police District were on the scene of a bushfire near Greta Street, Aberdare, when they noticed a man
Crews are responding to a new fire burning on Yango Creek Rd Laguna. The size of the fire is unknown at this stage. Stay tuned for more info.
The annual NYE party at the Wollombi Tavern will continue go ahead to spite extream fire conditions forecast for NYE and recent fires in the area. Usually, the event organizers pass around buckets for donations to offset the cost of the fireworks display but this year
Two children have suffered minor injuries after police pursuit ends in a crash. Police said they attempted to stop a 45-year-old woman driving a Mazda 3 travelling northbound on the New England Highway at Singleton, for the purpose of a random breath test. The driver of
STOLEN – from Cameron Machinery Co between 12 midday Wednesday 25th and midday Friday 27th December. From Mt. Thorley workshop, Piercefield Road. Hino Field Service Welding Truck, including Lincoln Air Vantage Welder. Clearly sign written with Cameron Machinery Co. and Unit # CM203 Any information to
The fire was a small scrub fire of approximately 20mx20m in size. It was attended by Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Rural Fire Service, and reported as out last night. Crews are currently working on a smalthel fire on Cessnock Rd Neath crews believe they
ASSISTANCE REQUIRED – STEALING DARBY STREET PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE TO ASSIST US IS THIS SOMEONE YOU KNOW? Newcastle City Police are investigating a stealing on 12 December 2019 on Darby Street, Cooks Hill. We are attempting to identify the male person in the attached image
At 420pm ironically police stopped a 22-year-old man driving a holden commodore on Maitland St Kurri Kurri, the man could not produce a valid drivers licence and admitted he had never held a drivers licence, a subsequent search of the man’s vehicle found a small amount
Crews are responding to reports of bush alight at Paynes Crossing Rd Paynes Crossing. Stat tuned for more information.