Two vehicle crash on Nelson Bay Road west of Janet parades, please avoid the area if possible, except long delays. IMPACTTraffic affected in both directions. Heavy traffic conditions. Expect significant delays. ATTENDINGEmergency services ADVICEAvoid the area, delay your journey
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There has been an accident involving a truck and motor vehicle on John Renshaw drive. Emergency Services are on scene, expect delays or find an alternative route.
Two people charged following a public shooting in August 2019 near Cessnock. Public shooting took place in Neath near Cessnock in August 2019 21-year-old woman and 23 year old man charged Both Bail Refused. After a lengthy investigation Police have charged a man and a woman
Key Points 26-year-old Rutherford female was arrested and charged. 33-year-old Cessnock male arrested and charged 44-year-old Cessnock female was also arrested and charged During the morning of the 8th January, Hunter Valley Target Action group receive information about some stolen number plates from Kurri Kurri. Around
The Mcwilliams family have operated in the Hunter Valley for 141 years making them one of the oldest wine growing families in the Hunter Valley. The Mcwilliams wine group has fallen on hard times recently and has been placed in administration in a final bid to
Key Points 5 year old went missing on 6th last seen riding his bike. Police, family and friends started searching for the boy. A family member made a Facebook post urging the community to keep their eyes out for the boy. A member of the community
Attempted break-in Between the 4th and 7th of January Security door damaged No arrests have been made. Scone Police are appealing for information of an attempted break-in at the Scone Fire and Rescue station somewhere between the 4th and 7th of January. A security door was
Key Points 58-year-old man suffers a stroke 29-year-old man dials 000 and steals cash and credit cards police review CCTV and identify the thief 29-year-old man tries to outrun police on foot. bail refused A 29-year-old man has committed the lowest act when he came across