Emergency services responded to a serious truck crash on Putty Road, Putty, around 9am today. A semi-trailer carrying approximately 20,000 litres of liquid believed to be fish waste rolled down an embankment at Bobby Swamp Creek, trapping the driver — a man in his 50s —
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Emergency crews are responding to a serious truck rollover on Putty Road, Putty. It’s understood the truck driver is trapped but conscious. The vehicle is reportedly carrying manure, and Hazmat crews may be required due to the load. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and
Police are investigating a terrifying drive-by shooting that occurred on the Central Coast overnight. Around 9pm on Saturday (25 October 2025), emergency services were called to a home on Wiseman’s Ferry Road, Spencer, following reports that shots had been fired from a passing vehicle. Police believe
Cessnock Council Rangers have attended Harold Sternbeck Lions Park and advised occupants of the homeless camp that they must vacate the site by midday on Monday, 27 October 2025. Council has confirmed that maintenance works, approved by Telstra, will commence on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. For
Transport for NSW has updated speed limits along Wine Country Drive following a recent speed zone review between North Rothbury and Nulkaba. The changes include: These adjustments follow the Speed Zoning Standard and aim to enhance safety and comfort for all road users, including residents and
Cessnock Car Wash Targets Stolen LED Lights: Police Seek Public Assistance Cessnock – The automatic car wash at The Pearl Service Station has reported the theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of LED lights. The car wash management has released images of the suspected thieves in
A routine welfare check on Ruby Street, Bellbird, turned into a police chase on Wednesday morning. Around 8:30 am, officers approached a man in a hatchback, who allegedly sped away. The vehicle was later spotted on Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, where the man ran from police but
Federal MP Dan Repacholi has confirmed that the homeless encampment at HJ Sternbeck Park, Cessnock, will be cleared following repeated offers of assistance that were declined by those living there. Over six weeks ago, MP Repacholi reached out to the group to provide access to housing,
The vote is in. Council has officially notified IPART of their intention to apply for a Special Rate Variation and signaled that they will begin community consultation. Every Councilor except Cr Jessica Jurd and CR Quintin King voted in favor. Let’s be clear: this vote doesn’t
As temperatures soar across the Hunter today, locals are being encouraged to cool off with the City of Newcastle’s new $2 Pool Entry Trial, now underway at Mayfield, Stockton, Wallsend, and Beresfield pools. The initiative, launched by Newcastle Labor, aims to make it easier and more
A 25-year-old man has been charged after allegedly leading police on a dangerous pursuit through Coffs Harbour with a baby on board. Around 4:15pm on Tuesday (21 October 2025), officers from Coffs Harbour Highway Patrol attempted to stop a Toyota sedan on Ocean Parade. When the
Cessnock, tonight is the night. Just 13 months into office, our new Mayor and Council are poised to apply to IPART for a Special Rate Variation, potentially sending your rates soaring well above the standard increase. This isn’t theory — it’s happening, and it’s happening before
A dramatic moment unfolded during a recorded press conference with US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, when Trump appeared to take a swipe at Australia’s ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd. According to witnesses, Trump told Rudd, “I don’t like you
NSW Police have seized more than 500 firearms across the state in a major crackdown targeting illicit weapons and unsafe storage practices. The operation, conducted over recent weeks, has resulted in multiple arrests, including a Hunter Region man and a Sydney resident, highlighting the breadth of
Cessnock’s new Mayor is barely a year in — 13 months to be exact — and already he’s reaching into your wallet. The line from council? Blame the previous lot. Remember last year’s headlines? “Cessnock Has Cash to Splash”. Fast forward 13 months, and suddenly the
Dozens of firefighters are battling a large blaze at a self-storage complex in Cardiff this morning. Emergency services were called to Kennards Self Storage on Pendlebury Road just after 2:30am on Friday, October 17, 2025, where a fire had broken out on the second level of
A 23-year-old man has tragically died following a workplace accident at East Gosford on the Central Coast this morning. Emergency services were called to a worksite on Wharf Street around 10:40am after reports a worker had been seriously injured. Police from the Brisbane Water District were
NSW Labor’s Opal Card Grab: The Digital Overreach You Should Be Furious About You heard it. NSW Labor wants to raid your unused Opal cards. Yes, the money you’ve earned, sitting there, collecting dust—they want it. Gone. Poof. Like magic. Only it’s not magic—it’s government overreach.
Monday, 13 October 2025 | 9:00 AM Police have arrested two people after locating a wanted vehicle displaying altered registration plates at a campground in Norah Head yesterday morning. Around 9:00am, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol responded to reports from members of the public regarding
Police have launched an investigation after a body was discovered following a house fire west of Coffs Harbour early this morning. Emergency services were called to Dillon Close in Bellingen shortly after 5:10am, where a two-storey home was found engulfed in flames. One woman managed to