A critical incident has been declared after a teenage boy was killed and four others injured in a police pursuit that ended in a crash in the Hunter Valley overnight. Just before midnight, officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a speeding vehicle
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Stargazers across the Hunter are in for a rare celestial show, with a total lunar eclipse – or “Blood Moon” – set to appear in the early hours of Monday morning. The eclipse will begin late Sunday night, with the total phase starting at around 3:30
Breaking News: Teen Dead, Critical Incident Declared After Police Pursuit Crash – Hunter Valley A critical incident has been declared after a teenage boy was killed and four others injured in a police pursuit that ended in a crash in the Hunter Valley overnight. Just before
A man has died following a shark attack at Long Reef this morning. Emergency services, including NSW Police Marine Area Command, Surf Life Saving NSW, and NSW Ambulance, rushed to the scene after the man was pulled from the water with critical injuries. Members of the
Maitland is heading into the hottest months of the year without its main swimming facility, with the city’s 50-metre pool to remain closed through spring and into the start of summer. The closure has left families frustrated, with locals saying they have nowhere suitable to cool
NSW Police have moved to block a protest march planned for September 13 that would see demonstrators walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The rally, promoted as an “anti-corruption” event by the group Australia Unites Against Government Corruption, has drawn attention over with some alleging group
All Ways Healthcare clinics in Cessnock and Kurri Kurri are excited to announce that, effective 1 September 2025, they have transitioned to 100% bulk billing for all patients. This means no out-of-pocket expenses for eligible patients at the time of consultation. What This Means for You
The Business Council of Australia has just announced we need another $400 billion to hit their magical 60% “Net Zero” target. That’s on top of all the billions we’ve already thrown at this green fantasy. And when some bureaucrat agency pipes up that we need more
Cessnock’s popular motorcycle tourist route has received a major boost, with more than $1.3 million in safety and road upgrades now complete at Bucketty. The works included wider shoulders, new guardrails, resurfaced pavement and improved drainage, delivering a smoother and safer ride for motorists. The project
Police have charged two men following an investigation into alleged death threats made against a serving officer in the Hunter Valley. On Tuesday 26 August 2025, authorities were alerted to comments allegedly posted on social media that included direct threats to kill a police officer named
🚨MISSING – PLEASE HELP BRING MATEI HOME🚨 Have you seen 14-year-old Matei Ernst?He was last seen yesterday morning (Thursday 4 September) around 8am on Marlborough Street, Rutherford — and hasn’t been heard from since. Matei is just a boy. He is deeply loved by his family
Emergency crews worked late into the night after a serious crash on Maitland Road in Cessnock left a driver trapped in their vehicle. At 10:13pm last night, rescue teams were called to the scene where it was confirmed the driver was pinned by both compression and
A teenage girl has been flown to hospital with critical injuries after being attacked by a dog at a home in Singleton this morning. Emergency services were called to Broughton Street about 11.30am (Thursday 4 September 2025), and found 16-year-old girl suffering critical injuries to her
Hungry Jack’s in Broadmeadow is currently closed for renovations, according to posts on Reddit. The closure has come as a surprise to many locals who regularly visit the fast-food outlet, particularly after sporting events. One Reddit user shared their frustration, saying they had dropped in for
For the first time in Victorian judicial history, the Supreme Court will livestream a criminal sentencing when Justice Christopher Beale hands down Erin Patterson’s sentence on Monday, 8 September 2025. Only the judge will be shown on camera, and the vision will run on a short
The Paxton Ride has shattered records in 2025, raising the largest single-year total in its 19-year history for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Event: Paxton Ride 2025 Route: Central Coast through state forests to Hunter Valley Participants: 92 motorcyclists Total Raised: Over $75,000 in 2025 Overall
Mayor Watton deserves credit—he’s finally speaking out, calling for the waste levy to be changed. But let’s be clear: that’s not enough. Why? Because Cessnock hasn’t just been misclassified—we’ve been fleeced. Since 2014, this community has been slugged Sydney metro waste rates while getting none of
A man has been charged following a fatal crash in Mayfield East at the weekend that claimed the lives of two young passengers. Just after 11.15pm on Saturday (30 August 2025), emergency services were called to Maitland Road after a Toyota Corolla left the road, struck
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find 15-year-old Zoey Pollock, who vanished from Metford yesterday evening (Monday 1 September 2025). Zoey has not been seen or heard from since, sparking serious concerns for her safety. Police and her family are desperate for answers. 🔹
Dan Repacholi recently jumped behind the wheel of a Ford F-150 Lightning, the fully electric American ute he’s now holding up as the future for Australians. It wasn’t his — he didn’t buy one. He just test drove it. But the message was clear: this is