Hunter Valley Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Emmerson Price, a 14-year-old girl last seen in Abermain around 1 a.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Emmerson is described as being of Caucasian appearance, standing between 150 to 170 cm tall, with a medium build,
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A body, believed to be that of an 81-year-old man missing from the Hunter Valley, has been found today at Upper Rouchel. The elderly man was last seen leaving a residence on Stewarts Road, Woolooma, around 1 PM on Monday, November 11, 2024. Following concerns from
A terrifying incident unfolded in Laguna yesterday, leaving an 81-year-old woman fleeing to the bush for safety after being threatened with a tomahawk. Around 1 PM on Thursday, two males allegedly broke into several homes in the Laguna area, causing damage and stealing various items. By
A serious collision involving two trucks has caused significant disruption on the M1 Pacific Motorway near Morisset this afternoon. The accident, reported at 1:21 PM, occurred just past Mandalong Road, leaving heavy traffic conditions and creating major delays for northbound drivers. Emergency services, including paramedics and
Firefighters were called to a major house fire in Aberdare this morning, arriving to find the building fully engulfed in flames. First on the scene were crews from Cessnock 254 Alpha and Bravo, followed by Kearsley 344, who worked swiftly to extinguish the fire and prevent
A concerned mother has issued a warning to the community after her 13-year-old son was approached by a man in a white van in the Cameron Park/Edgeworth area this morning. The incident happened between 8:30 and 9 AM on Harris Street, near the intersection with Yarran
Motorists are facing significant delays today following an accident involving a gravel truck on Wine Country Drive at the intersection with the New England Highway in Branxton. The truck reportedly overturned early this morning, spilling its load across the roadway and blocking multiple lanes. Emergency services
A resident from East Maitland has reported a disturbing incident after CCTV footage captured a man lurking in her backyard in the early hours of the morning. The footage, recorded at around 2:30 AM, shows the suspect in the yard for approximately 30 to 40 seconds
Housing Industry Association Apprentice Operations Manager Laurence Antcliff has been selected as the Liberal Candidate for Paterson. Housing Industry Association Apprentice Operations Manager Laurence Antcliff has been selected as the Liberal Candidate for Paterson. Laurence grew up in Anna Bay and is now raising his family
The Minns Labor Government is moving forward with plans to build a new mental health rehabilitation facility in Maitland. Artist’s impression images of the purpose-built facility have been released, offering the community a detailed preview of the project. Local residents are invited to attend two upcoming
The Hunter Joint Organisation is thrilled to announce a landmark renewable electricity supply agreement with Iberdrola Australia, secured by four of its member councils: Maitland City Council, MidCoast Council, Muswellbrook Shire Council, and Upper Hunter Shire Council. This agreement, which extends through to the end of
Breaking News: Muswellbrook, NSW — November 12, 2024 A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck the Muswellbrook region in New South Wales early this afternoon, startling local residents and prompting concerns about potential aftershocks. The tremor, which was felt across parts of the Hunter Valley, was reported at
A significant traffic disruption is underway in the Hunter region as Maitland Cessnock Road has been closed in both directions due to a fire. The closure affects the section of the road between Mount Dee Road and Dagworth Road. The incident began at 10:18 AM this
At around 3 AM today, the Cessnock District Rescue Squad was called to assist NSW Ambulance with a domestic rescue in Kurri Kurri. The operation involved aiding a person with a broken leg who needed to be safely brought down from a first-floor apartment. Due to
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.
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
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
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