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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...
Mayor Daniel Watton has released his regular monthly mayoral update, highlighting key events and initiatives from 16 April to 21 May 2025. The update showcases the Mayor’s continued focus on community engagement, infrastructure, education, and strategic planning for the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). “It’s...
While roads crumble, potholes widen, and essential services are stretched to the brink, councils across the Hunter are throwing your money at an unelected bureaucracy that’s pushing radical climate ideology—and plotting the slow death of our mining industry. It’s called the Hunter Joint Organisation (Hunter...
MHV News | Wollombi A man has died following a crash involving three motorcycles in the Hunter region this morning. Emergency services were called to Great North Road at Wollombi about 10:40am on Sunday, 6 April 2025, after reports of a serious collision. On arrival,...
With just one week until the season kicks off, we are heartbroken to share that vandals have struck again, causing even more damage to our beloved Kearsley Crushers home ground. Motorbikes have once again torn up the field, jeopardizing the safety of our players and...
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...
Cessnock Mayor Daniel Watton has welcomed a historic $22.1 million federal government grant to fund the second stage of the Wollombi Road upgrade. The project will ensure the seamless continuation of work started in Stage 1, addressing major concerns about leaving the initial phase isolated...
Newcastle, NSW – Bernie’s Bar will transform into a hub of creativity and inspiration on Saturday, 9th March, as clients from Rely-Ability’s creative writing program take center stage for a spoken word and poetry performance. The event, running from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, promises...
A dramatic late-night hit-and-run in Cardiff has landed a 24-year-old man behind bars, facing a slew of serious charges, including attempted murder. It all unfolded around 1:20 AM on Friday (17 January) when emergency services rushed to Harrison Street after a 36-year-old man was found...
Update: The fire is a re-ignition of a fibro shed. Emergency services are on the scene of a reported house fire on Dalwood Road in East Branxton, within the Cessnock Council area. The fire was reported around 8pm in the evening, prompting a swift response...
Newcastle Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an incident involving a man found with serious head injuries in Waratah earlier this week. Around 7:00 PM on Wednesday, 15 January 2025, an off-duty paramedic discovered a 28-year-old man with significant head injuries at...
Exciting progress is underway as the redevelopment project for Cessnock Leagues Club receives official approval! Temporary fencing has been installed this week around the Wollombi Road properties in preparation for demolition, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 20. This phase of work is...
A police pursuit in Newcastle came to a dramatic end outside the Wickham Park Hotel in Islington, resulting in a multi-vehicle crash. The incident caused traffic disruptions in the area, but vehicles are still able to pass through with delays. A police paddy wagon from...
Nine people were rescued by Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie volunteers yesterday morning after their commercial vessel began taking on water 5.5 kilometers off Swansea Heads. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond reported that the emergency call came through just before 9 a.m. on Sunday, January...
Emergency services were called to Hickey Street in Cessnock following reports of an 11-year-old boy being crushed by a concrete letterbox around 12:58am Yesterday. The Cessnock District Rescue Squad, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, worked urgently to free the boy from the heavy structure. Due...
Loyal customers of Billy the Squid Takeaway were left stunned yesterday after discovering an eviction notice plastered on the front doors of the popular eatery. The notice, issued by a law firm representing the landlord signals the closure of yet another small business struggling to...
Cessnock residents are being urged to assist in locating a stolen vehicle. A car was taken from outside a home in Kitchener at approximately 2:55 AM this morning. The vehicle’s registration plate is DFN 52C. If you spot the vehicle or have any information, please...
A man in his 30s was fatally stabbed at a home on Mahogany Crescent in Gateshead, Lake Macquarie, south of Newcastle, NSW. Emergency services were called to the scene around 11 PM on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Despite paramedics’ efforts, the man succumbed to his...
Parts of the Hunter, including Cooranbong, Morisset, and Dora Creek, are experiencing significant communication issues due to a Telstra mobile phone outage. The disruption has left many residents and businesses without reliable mobile service, sparking frustration across the region. Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi,...