BREAKING NEWS: Major House Fire on Edith Street, Cessnock Fire crews rushed to Edith Street, Cessnock, just after 4.12pm following reports of a third-alarm blaze. On arrival, they were confronted with the home already well alight, with flames and smoke visible from a distance. Fortunately, it
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Baby in car as woman charged after police pursuit in Swansea A woman has been charged after an alleged pursuit through multiple suburbs that ended in Swansea this afternoon — with police alleging a baby was inside the car at the time. Around 12.10pm today (Tuesday
A dramatic rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Port Stephens on Monday night, when the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to airlift a passenger suffering a serious medical condition from a cruise ship northeast of Seal Rocks. The incident occurred around 9pm on 29 September,
At approximately 9:30 am on Monday, 29 September, NSW Ambulance tasked two Westpac #RescueHelicopters to a serious motor vehicle accident on Bunnan Road at #Scone in the #HunterValley. Two young girls sustained head, rib, and abdominal injuries and were treated on scene by paramedics and the helicopter
Around 6pm on Friday, 26 September, emergency services were called to a serious quad bike accident at Bridgman, north of Singleton in the Hunter Valley. The incident prompted the dispatch of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, tasked by NSW Ambulance to provide rapid medical assistance. A woman
One Nation candidate Stuart Bonds says he is calling for a “Castle Law” after thieves broke into his farm last night while his family slept. Bonds said the intruders stole chainsaws, work tools and his old ute. “I loved that old ute,” he said in a
Man Charged After Drugs, Firearms and Cash Seized in Hamilton A 28-year-old man has been charged with multiple drug and firearms offences following a dramatic arrest in Hamilton overnight. Just after 10.15pm on Thursday (25 September 2025), police were called to a unit on Beaumont Street
A young boy has been airlifted to hospital following a truck incident in Chisholm, north of Beresfield. Emergency services responded to the scene on Settlers Boulevard at approximately 3:15 PM on Thursday, September 25. The child was treated at the scene before being transported by helicopter
Hunter Valley Highway Patrol officers have taken a 57-year-old truck driver off the road after he was caught almost four times the legal alcohol limit while behind the wheel of a 16-tonne heavy vehicle on the Pacific Highway at Bulahdelah. The driver, heading towards Brisbane, was
🚨 Boat Drama on the Central Coast 🚨 Three people have been dramatically rescued after their boat capsized off the NSW Central Coast. Marine police rushed to the scene after the vessel overturned, pulling the trio to safety before tragedy struck. With summer just around the
Shoppers are being urged to check their fridges after plastic contamination fears sparked a recall of popular beef mince sold across Australia. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued an urgent recall of Free Country Organic Beef Mince 500g, produced by Auspork Australia, warning it
Construction has officially commenced on the long-anticipated Service Centres at Cooranbong, marking the beginning of major works along the M1 Pacific Motorway. The massive project, stretching between Jigadee Creek and Newport Road, will see new entry and exit ramps built to service the precinct. But drivers
Detectives are appealing for information after a startling weapons haul in the Hunter Region — a toolbox filled with rifles and 3D-printed guns. The discovery was made just after 3:15pm on Tuesday when Strike Force Leeville detectives, backed by Hunter Valley Police, searched a Barnsley property.
A man has lost his life in a shocking workplace incident at Heatherbrae this afternoon. Emergency crews rushed to a Heather Street business just before 2pm after frantic calls for help — but despite desperate efforts, the worker could not be saved. Police have confirmed the
The state of Albanese’s economy isn’t hidden in a report or buried in a fine-print budget. No, it’s flashing at you in an ad: “Pay for your fuel in 4 easy payments with Afterpay.” Four easy payments. For petrol. Four payments for the stuff that gets
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a motorcycle at Black Hill this morning. Emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway, near John Renshaw Drive, about 9.45am (Friday 19 September 2025), after reports of a collision. A
A 42-year-old man has been charged following an alleged domestic violence incident in Port Stephens. Police were called around 8:00 PM on Thursday, 21 August 2025, to a motel on the Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, after reports a woman’s clothing had been placed in a bathtub and
An 82-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Strathbogie Road, Emmaville, in the Northern Tablelands. Emergency services were called around 4:50pm yesterday (Thursday 18 September) after the ute reportedly left the roadway and struck several trees. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the
An elderly man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the Lake Macquarie area earlier today. Emergency services were called to Scenic Drive, Caves Beach, about 11.40am (Thursday 18 September 2025), after reports a vehicle had left the road. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District arrived
Here we go again. The government’s solution to energy challenges isn’t smarter policy, infrastructure, or real competition—it’s planting canola fields and promising Australians that burning vegetables will save us from diesel. Let’s be honest. Converting canola into fuel isn’t cheap. Raw canola oil already costs nearly