Newcastle residents can celebrate after the New South Wales state government announced plans to preserve the majority of the bushland parcel at 505 Minmi Road, a vital part of Newcastle’s green corridor connecting the Sugarloaf ranges to the Hunter coastline. Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Dr Ross
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So here’s a question worth asking: what happens when you charge headfirst into a protest outside a defense-linked facility, refuse police orders, and then resist arrest? According to the media and the Greens, you’re a hero. But to the rest of us? Maybe it’s just a
The Hunter Valley is in the direct firing line of a monster East Coast low, and new Weatherzone modeling shows just how intense and dangerous this system could become. 🌧️ Rainfall totals could exceed 100mm💨 Winds stronger than 90km/h🌊 Dangerous surf, beach erosion, and coastal flooding⚠️
The City of Newcastle is in shock after the sudden and tragic passing of Councillor Sinead Francis-Coan on Monday morning. At just 40 years old, Sinead’s life was cut short in what her devastated family describes as an “unexpected and heartbreaking loss.” A fierce advocate for
Emergency services are currently responding to a fire that broke out in the green waste stockpile at the Cessnock Waste Management Centre this morning, 24 June 2025. The facility has been temporarily closed as crews work to bring the blaze under control. Authorities are urging the
Do YOU recognise these masked men? 🥷🥷 Hunter Valley Police are on the hunt after two armed men stormed the Broke Village Store just after 8:20pm on Friday, June 20th. Armed with machetes, the would-be robbers terrified staff and locals, but fled empty-handed after their botched
A dramatic rescue unfolded yesterday afternoon after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in remote bushland between Kitchener and Kearsley. At 1:08 PM, Cessnock VRA Rescue was called in to assist NSW Ambulance with reports of an injured rider in difficult terrain. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was
A man has been left with life-threatening injuries following a shocking incident on a rural property in Pokolbin yesterday afternoon, sparking a huge multi-agency emergency response. At 3:28pm, Cessnock VRA was activated alongside NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, and
A quiet morning in the Hunter region erupted into violence after a man was allegedly stabbed following a car crash near Cessnock. Just after 4:40am today (Thursday, 19 June 2025), a 40-year-old man turned up at Cessnock Police Station with stab wounds, sparking an urgent police
In a horrifying turn of events at Newcastle Airport, a worker has been killed after being crushed by a shipping container in what authorities are calling a devastating workplace incident. Emergency services rushed to the scene around 8:10am on Tuesday, but despite their efforts, the man
A shocking early morning stabbing has rocked the quiet suburb of Woy Woy, with a 21-year-old man now facing serious charges after a woman was found with multiple stab wounds. Emergency services rushed to Bowden Road just after 5:15am today (Monday, June 16) after frantic calls
Labor has just announced a $100 million commitment to build a renewable energy storage facility in Newcastle. On paper, it sounds like a win for the Hunter—jobs, investment, and a cleaner energy future. But look beyond the headlines, and a different story emerges. Despite the fanfare,
Looking for today’s Cessnock court list? Here is the full list of individuals scheduled to appear before Magistrate R. Richardson at Cessnock Local Court, located on Maitland Road, Cessnock NSW 2325, today, Wednesday, 12 June 2025. 🛑 Note: This listing includes police matters, breach proceedings, hearings,
Stolen Church Bell Recovered by Hunter Antique Collector, But Search for Missing Donger Continues A historic church bell stolen from St Anne’s Anglican Church in Paterson has been recovered after a local antique collector spotted it at a Hunter Valley scrapyard. The 150-year-old bell, taken earlier
The man charged over a destructive fire in Warners Bay has been identified as 47-year-old Joseph Allan Green, who faced Belmont Local Court yesterday, Tuesday 10 June 2025. Green appeared in custody via audio visual link before Magistrate S Olischlager, represented by Ms Winter. The court
A family is living every parent’s worst nightmare, desperately searching for answers after 14-year-old Lakyia Gillison vanished from Gillieston Heights on Monday evening. Lakyia was last seen around 5:30pm on Les Drive. When she couldn’t be reached, her family contacted police, and a search was quickly
Australia has joined the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway in imposing sanctions on two senior Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, citing their roles in inciting violence against Palestinians and undermining human rights in the West Bank. The sanctions, announced by Foreign Minister
Hunter Valley, NSW — June 11, 2025 Today marks two years since the tragic bus crash that shook the Hunter Valley and the nation, claiming 10 lives and injuring dozens more. On the night of June 11, 2023, what began as a joyful celebration at a
Have you read the Cessnock Council’s latest “Financial Sustainability Review”? You probably haven’t. And that’s by design. Because if you did — if you really read it — you’d be outraged. And you should be. Because this isn’t just a report. It’s not an assessment. It’s
Cessnock’s much-loved Stomp Festival is set to return on Saturday, 2 August 2025, with a fresh new location and a bigger lineup of food, fun, and family entertainment. For the first time, the festival will be held on the grounds of TAFE NSW Cessnock, running from