“ Let’s be honest about what just happened in Cessnock. A council doesn’t wake up one morning and accidentally ask residents for a 39.9 percent rate rise. That number does not appear by magic. It is designed. It is signed off. It is presented deliberately...
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A much-loved Cessnock festival, celebrated annually for bringing the community together, has been cancelled due to increasing financial pressures. First launched in 2016 by the Cessnock Business Chamber, the event grew to become a key attraction, showcasing the region’s wine and food culture with grape...
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Cessnock Regional Skatepark will officially open on Saturday, 14 December, with a day packed full of thrilling activities and entertainment for all ages. The event kicks off at 9:00 AM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by breathtaking skate demonstrations...
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a devastating overnight blaze in Dixon Street, Cessnock, which destroyed two units and left four people hospitalized. The fire broke out around 10:45 PM, prompting more than 22 firefighters and six fire trucks to respond to multiple...
A man will appear in court today after allegedly threatening two NSW Ambulance paramedics with a knife in the state’s Hunter region. About 9:35am yesterday (Monday 2 December 2024), NSW Ambulance paramedics were called to a property on Johnson Avenue, Weston, following reports of a...
essnock Local Court List: Crime and Justice Unfolds Today Today’s Cessnock Local Court proceedings are set to feature a dramatic array of cases that bring the region’s crime and justice issues into sharp focus. From assault charges and drug-related offenses to domestic violence matters and...
A shocking revelation by Cessnock Councilor Quintin King has sparked outrage after he posted a bombshell financial report to his Facebook page, only to delete it moments later, citing concerns over sharing confidential information. The explosive post came after last week’s council meeting, which touted...
Cessnock City Council is shaking up waste management in the region with a game-changing expansion at the Cessnock Waste Management Centre. The first stage of a massive landfill extension project is already underway, ensuring that the city can handle its growing waste disposal needs for...
With Christmas just around the corner, Cessnock City Council is inviting local businesses and shoppers to embrace the festive spirit with two exciting competitions designed to brighten the community and support local trade. Christmas Business Display Competition Local businesses across the Cessnock Local Government Area...
Cessnock Mayor’s Wollombi Road Plan Rejected, Tender Vote Looms in Secret Session Cessnock Mayor Daneil Watton has faced another crushing defeat in the council chambers after his Mayoral Minute to halt the Wollombi Road upgrade was struck down in a fiery debate. The motion, which...
Cessnock residents are up in arms after it was revealed that tonight’s crucial discussion on the Wollombi Road Upgrade Project will take place behind closed doors, with the public kept completely in the dark. The council will discuss the tender for the construction stage of...
Firefighters were called to a house fire in East Cessnock just after 1 PM today. High temperatures and humidity added to the challenge for crews in full structural gear, but they managed to quickly contain the blaze and protect neighboring properties. Emergency services, including Police...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Update: All individuals involved in the crash near Watagan have safely exited the vehicle, and no injuries have been reported. The vehicle ended up in a creek, but the occupants are arranging for a private tow to retrieve it. Emergency services are wrapping up at...
In the early hours of Friday, 25 October 2024, an earthquake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale shook the town of Cessnock, New South Wales. The tremor, recorded at 3:04 AM local time, had an epicenter located just 4 kilometers beneath the surface at coordinates...
A rescue operation earlier this month in the Hunter Valley at Laguna has captured attention after a woman became trapped in a 3-metre crevice while attempting to retrieve her phone. The incident, first reported by MHV News on 12th October, unfolded when the woman slipped...
Cessnock Mayor Daniel Watton to Introduce Mayoral Minute for Bulky Waste Collection In a significant move for Cessnock residents, Mayor Daniel Watton is set to introduce a Mayoral Minute aimed at fulfilling a core promise made during the election campaign: the implementation of bulky waste...