Disclosure, The owner of the vehicle was not the person driving the vehicle at the time A dash cam video posted anonymously to the Cessnock Community shows a P-plate driver overtaking on double lines in wet conditions in the Hunter Valley on Wollombi Rd between Cessnock
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Man Charged After Merewether Assault An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault in Merewether over the weekend. The incident occurred around 12:15 am on Sunday, 11 August 2024, on Hickson Street. Emergency services were called to the scene, where four 22-year-old
Headline: Merewether Assault Under Investigation News Update:An investigation is underway following a violent brawl on Hickson Street in Merewether early this morning. Police were called to the scene after reports that a group of people had been assaulted by several men who fled before officers arrived.
Local News Updae: Rubbish Fire Sparks Investigation On the morning of August 11, 2024, at around 10 AM, the Pokolbin Rural Fire Brigade responded to a fire call in Cessnock. Firefighters arrived with both Cat 1 and Cat 7 tankers to find three rubbish piles ablaze.
News Update: Car Fire in Birmingham Gardens Linked to Previous Stranger Danger Incidents At approximately 10:40 PM on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Wallsend Fire and Rescue responded to reports of a vehicle fire on Sandgate Road in Birmingham Gardens. Upon arrival, crews found a Toyota sedan
At around 3:30 PM on Friday, August 9, 2024, Wallsend Fire and Rescue responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Close St and Murnin St, Wallsend. Two vehicles sustained significant damage after one failed to give way, causing a black Nissan station wagon
Update: Two people from one vehicle are being transported to Hospital by NSW Ambulance, the extent of injuries is unknown. Breaking News: Emergency services are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle accident in the Cessnock Council area of New South Wales. The incident
A 1984 Holden VK sedan was stolen from Cessnock Showgrounds yestetday between 6:30 am and 9:30 am. The owner is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the thieves. The stolen vehicle was reportedly spotted in the Raymond Terrace area later in
Local News: NSW Government funding has led to the installation of four Level 2 EV Destination Charging Stations at Bridges Hill Park. Users can charge their vehicles while enjoying the park’s amenities, including fitness stations, BBQ areas, a skatepark, and more. Additionally, collaborations with neighboring Councils
Tobias Hudson, the man behind the popular ‘Bus and Trains of Australia’ Facebook page, became a real-life vigilante when he took matters into his own hands to stop a group of fare evaders in their tracks. When multiple passengers boarded a bus in Charlestown NSW without
Stranger Danger Alert: Belmont Public School Update Belmont Public School has received an important update from the community regarding the recent stranger danger incident. The car described in the initial warning, which was seen allegedly trying to lure a student and later spotted around parks and
GLENCORE’S BIG COAL MOVE – No Spin-Off! Glencore has decided to scrap its plans to separate its coal division. Initially announced after acquiring assets from Teck Resources last year, this move comes after nearly two-thirds of shareholders voiced their opposition. Last November, Glencore had planned to
Local News Update: Increased Flying Operations at RAAF Base Williamtown The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will host six F-22 Raptor aircraft from the United States Air Force’s 19th Fighter Squadron from August 8 to August 21, 2024. During this period, there will be heightened flying
All North Bound Lanes of the M1 Closed, 1 truck has rolled and 1 truck is on fire, expect lengthy delays. All persons are out of vehicles. Traffic Incident Report: Detailed Description A traffic incident involving a three-vehicle collision has occurred on the M1 near Morisset,
Emergency Services Respond to Vehicle Accident on Newcastle Inner City Bypass; One Person Trapped Emergency services are currently on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Newcastle Inner City Bypass, where one person is trapped. The patient is described by NSW Paramedics to be
Cessnock Trivia Night Fundraiser Draws Massive Crowd! Last night, the Cessnock Independent’s trivia fundraiser event drew an impressive crowd, with an estimated 90 to 120 people filling the ECBC in Cessnock. The event was a key fundraising effort for the independent campaign, which is fielding multiple
Local News Update A tragic single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an elderly man in Newcastle today. At approximately 4:30 PM, emergency services were urgently dispatched to a petrol station on Maitland Road, Mayfield, following distressing reports of a serious accident. The driver of a
Newcastle Doctor Identified as Victim in Fatal Crocodile Attack A tragic incident occurred over the weekend in Queensland’s Far North, where an Australian father was killed by a crocodile. The victim has been identified as Dr. David Hogbin, a respected physician from New South Wales. Yahoo
64-Year-Old Man Threatened with Knife in Rutherford! Police Need Your Help. Police are urgently seeking information following an attempted armed robbery near Maitland, and they need YOUR assistance! Around 11:30 pm yesterday (Monday, August 5, 2024), officers were called to a home on Waterworks Road, Rutherford,
HELP US FIND LILY! Missing for 10 Days – Join the Search for 13-Year-Old in Lake Macquarie! Lake Macquarie Police District is calling on YOU for help in locating Lily RENYARD, a 13-year-old girl missing for 10 days. She was last seen on Saturday, July 27,