A dramatic seven-hour police pursuit across the Hunter region ended with a man’s arrest in Mendooran today, after officers fired shots at a vehicle that struck an officer. The chase began around 1 AM when Hunter Valley Highway Patrol attempted to stop a station wagon in
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For months now, Labor has been running a scare campaign about nuclear power, claiming it will increase electricity bills by $1,200 a year. Sounds scary, right? But here’s the reality—power prices in Australia have already skyrocketed by 60 to 80 percent under Labor’s so-called “renewable revolution.”
A police pursuit in the Hunter region ended with the deployment of road spikes and the arrest of a 24-year-old man this morning. At around 8:50 AM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Highway Patrol officers detected a vehicle allegedly exceeding the speed limit on Majors Lane,
Police have launched an investigation after a car crashed into the roof of a home in Port Macquarie overnight. Emergency services were called to Hindman Street around 9:30 PM on Tuesday (25 February) following reports that a vehicle had gone airborne, striking the house after crashing
Cessnock’s firefighters have officially moved into their new state-of-the-art fire station on Cessnock Street, marking the end of an era for the 109-year-old station that had served the community since 1916. The new facility boasts modern upgrades, including clean transitional zones designed to remove hazardous contaminants
In a move that epitomizes the self-serving nature of local politics, Maitland Council has voted to reduce its meetings from twice a month to a mere once monthly. This decision, championed by Mayor Philip Penfold, effectively means less work for the same taxpayer-funded paycheck—a sweet deal
At 7:27 PM last night, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 392 Muswellbrook and Pumper 208 responded to a house fire on Brook Street, Muswellbrook. Initial reports indicated the occupant had self-evacuated before re-entering the burning building—a dangerous action that put their life and emergency responders at
A man has been charged with attempted murder and assaulting police following an incident in Mayfield earlier this month. About 4.10pm on Saturday 15 February 2025, police were called to Hanbury Street, Mayfield, following a concern for welfare. Upon arrival at the scene, a man ran
Authorities have resumed the search for a 58-year-old fisherman who fell overboard during a competition off the Newcastle coast. Emergency services were alerted around 1:35 PM yesterday (Sunday, 23 February) that the man had gone overboard at approximately 1 PM, about 55km offshore. Initial reports indicate
A man has died and a second man is under police guard in Tamworth Base Hospital following a stand-off with police overnight. Emergency services were called to a home unit on Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth, about 4.30pm yesterday (Saturday 22 February 2025), following reports of a
Hunter MP Dan Repacholi has announced the installation of two new mobile towers in the Hunter electorate, aiming to eliminate long-standing mobile black spots. The towers, set for Pokolbin and Bellbird, will improve connectivity for residents and businesses in the region. “No more standing on one
Of all the foolish ways government wastes taxpayer money, Yarra Council in Victoria may have just taken the crown. Their latest bright idea? A climate change doomsday clock. Yes, you heard that right—a giant countdown to the apocalypse, paid for by you. Because nothing says “effective
In what could shape up to be a David vs. Goliath battle for the seat of Hunter, first-term Cessnock Councilor Quintin King has hinted at a potential run against sitting Labor MP Dan Repacholi in the upcoming federal election. King, who previously ran as a One
You work hard, right? You wake up early, go to work, pay your taxes, and do your part. But what if your elected representative—who claims to be working just as hard, if not harder—wasn’t actually doing the job you elected them to do? That’s the question
The historic Oak factory in Muswellbrook is set for a new lease on life, with plans to transform it into a premium distillery in partnership with Sydney Rum Distillery. The site could begin producing high-quality Australian rum and brandy as early as mid-2025. The project is
Newcastle, NSW – Detectives from the Robbery & Serious Crime Squad have charged three men over an alleged staged armed robbery at a Newcastle bowling club, which police believe was an inside job. Emergency services were called to the Boreus Road club in Hamilton North at
Flirt Newcastle is calling on the community to help identify two women suspected of shoplifting from their Hamilton store on two separate occasions—November 8, 2024, and February 6, 2025. The business posted images of the suspects on its Facebook page, urging anyone with information to come
It’s happening right in front of us. The Albanese government, facing a political crisis of its own making, has apparently decided that the best way to stay in power isn’t by fixing the economy, securing the border, or addressing the housing crisis—but by importing a new
Cessnock Local Court Report: Breaking Cases and Legal Updates Welcome to today’s Cessnock Local Court report, where we cover the latest criminal cases, legal proceedings, and high-profile verdicts affecting the Hunter region. With a rise in serious offenses, including drug-related charges, domestic violence cases, and traffic
Newcastle police have charged two teenage boys following separate alleged assaults on bus drivers last week. Authorities launched an investigation after two bus drivers were reportedly assaulted on Thursday, 13 February 2025. According to police reports, three males were fighting aboard a bus when the driver