Emergency services are currently responding to multiple incidents across Cessnock after a fast-moving thunderstorm swept through the area this afternoon. The storm, which hit with little warning, brought strong winds, knocking down trees and powerlines across various neighborhoods, leading to scattered power outages and road closures.
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Emergency services are currently enroute to the scene of a motorcycle incident on the John Renshaw exit ramp to the Hunter Expressway. Authorities are on-site managing the situation, with paramedics attending to the injured individual. Traffic is expected to be impacted on the offramp while crews
Bitcoin has surged to an all-time high of US$74,505 (AU$114,225) as Donald Trump appears to solidify his position as the successful candidate in the US presidential election. This historic price surpasses Bitcoin’s previous record of US$73,777, with the digital currency rallying sharply in response to Trump’s
Cessnock City Council will conduct flood warning siren tests next week, ensuring the community is prepared for potential flooding emergencies. These sirens are critical for alerting residents when water levels reach dangerous thresholds, indicating it’s time to activate flood safety plans. The testing will involve brief
Lake Macquarie Police District is urgently seeking assistance from the public following a large-scale vandalism incident in Kahibah. Around 10:45 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, police responded to reports of a group of youths targeting vehicles in the area, slashing the tyres of approximately 20
A 16-year-old boy has been charged following a serious crash in Maitland on Tuesday, which left a 58-year-old man with significant injuries. Around 6:15 AM on November 5, emergency services responded to a collision on The Long Bridge, High Street, Maitland, involving a white Toyota Hilux
News Update:A body, believed to be that of the young boy who went missing at The Entrance, has been located this afternoon. The boy was reported missing around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, 3 November 2024, after being swept into the ocean while attempting to cross The
Yesterday, a tragic incident unfolded in New South Wales, leaving a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries. A young offender, behind the wheel of a stolen car, crashed into the motorcyclist, resulting in the amputation of the rider’s foot. This devastating accident brings into sharp focus the deadly
A 56-year-old man has tragically died following a single-vehicle crash in the Hunter Region on Tuesday evening. Emergency services responded to the incident at about 8:10 pm on Dangar Road, Singleton, after reports that a car had collided with a parked vehicle. Paramedics from NSW Ambulance
In an extraordinary two-month stretch, the Hunter region has endured over 45 earthquakes, centering around Muswellbrook. These seismic events have shaken local communities, leading to more than 500 insurance claims from residents facing property damage and structural concerns. However, many claims remain unresolved, with some being
In a court appearance today, Nichole Anne Fletcher, the 41-year-old woman charged following a police pursuit and subsequent crash near Maitland, pleaded guilty to multiple offenses. The hearing took place before Magistrate R. Maiden at the Local Court – Crime in Maitland on November 5, 2024.
A 41-year-old woman faces multiple charges following a dramatic police pursuit that occurred last night near Maitland. The incident began around 8:40 PM on Monday, November 4, 2024, when officers from the Maitland Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on Chelmsford Drive in Metford as
In breaking news, a teenager has been arrested following a two-vehicle collision on The Long Bridge, High Street, Maitland, early this morning. At around 6:15 am, emergency services responded to reports of a crash involving a white Toyota Hilux utility and a motorcycle. The 58-year-old motorcyclist
The following court listings provide a detailed overview of cases scheduled in the Cessnock Local Court on November 5, sorted by listing type for ease of reference. This day’s court calendar includes various criminal matters, predominantly focusing on hearings, mentions, and appeals related to licensing and
Emergency services have responded to a serious collision in Maitland this morning involving a car and motorbike. The incident occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of High Street and Regent Street. NSW Ambulance reports that the motorbike rider, a man in his 50s, sustained
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 29-year-old Wayde Newbold, who is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant related to domestic violence offenses. Newbold is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 170cm tall, with a thin build and balding blond hair. He is known
A 26-year-old man has been charged with multiple traffic and drug offences after being stopped by police in Bonnells Bay over the weekend. At approximately 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, 2 November 2024, officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command reportedly observed the man driving a
An 18-year-old has been charged after allegedly setting multiple fires in bushland around Morisset on Friday evening. Around 7 p.m. on 1 November 2024, Lake Macquarie Police received numerous calls reporting fires deliberately lit between Bernie Goodwin Oval and Gibson Field. Officers located two youths—a 16-year-old
Emergency services will resume the search today for a child who was swept into the ocean at The Entrance yesterday evening. The incident occurred around 5:15 PM on Sunday, November 3, when a 43-year-old man attempted to cross The Entrance Channel from the North Entrance side