So Anthony Albanese just won in a landslide. The media is celebrating, Labor’s smug grin is plastered across every screen—and Peter Dutton? He’s left with no seat. But let’s drop the fake applause and get real: Labor didn’t win because of a great vision or policy.
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Here’s a wild idea: what if the future of the Hunter wasn’t in the hands of bureaucrats in Sydney or millionaire blow-ins from Queensland, but with a coal train driver from the Valley who’s not afraid to think differently? Meet Andrew Fenwick — the Legalise Cannabis
Emergency services are currently responding to the scene of a serious road crash on Great North Road, Bucketty, in the Cessnock Council area, following a report of a person trapped in the wreckage. The incident, which occurred around 9:04 PM on April 25, 2025, has prompted
Newcastle, Friday 25 April 2025 — A man has been arrested as police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man at Bar Beach earlier this week. Emergency services were called to the Memorial Drive carpark around 11:40pm on Wednesday (23 April), where they
Mount Thorley, NSW – Friday, 25 April 2025A 19-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision with a ute in the Hunter Region on Thursday evening. Emergency services were called to the intersection of the Golden Highway and Putty Road in Mount Thorley about 6pm, after reports
During Melbourne’s ANZAC Day dawn service, a Welcome to Country ceremony delivered by Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown was met with boos from a small section of the crowd. The incident has been widely condemned by political leaders and the public alike. (Australia news live: political
Road Closure Due to Serious Accident on Putty Road A serious accident has occurred this evening on the Putty Road, Golden Highway, near Mount Thorley Road. As a result, the road is closed in both directions, with a police investigation underway. The investigation is expected to
TAREE, NSW — A 41-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle on Muldoon Street, Taree, on Tuesday evening in a tragic incident that has rocked the Mid North Coast community. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 8pm on April 22
Newcastle, NSW – Thursday, 24 April 2025 | 01:53 AMAn 18-year-old man has died following a shooting at Bar Beach carpark late Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to the carpark on Memorial Drive around 11:40 PM (Wednesday, 23 April), where they found the young man
Stockton Beach is crumbling—literally. Years of government neglect have seen one of the Hunter’s most iconic coastlines battered by erosion, with precious little done to stop it. Now, finally, the NSW Government has shown up… with cameras. That’s right. Surveillance cameras are being installed at Stockton
Macquarie Hills, NSW – A 35-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to suffocate a 71-year-old man in a disturbing domestic-related incident in Lake Macquarie. The alleged attack occurred around 10:30am on Tuesday, 22 April, at a residence in Macquarie Hills. Police
Let’s not kid ourselves — Dan Repacholi is not the champion of coal miners he pretends to be. He can strut around in high-vis, snap selfies with shovels, and rehearse his tough-guy talk all he wants, but actions speak louder than photo ops. And nothing screams
Greta, NSW – Police are urgently seeking the whereabouts of Nathaniel Chapman, who is wanted for arrest on outstanding warrants. Chapman is believed to have ties to the Greta area, and efforts are underway to locate him. Police are asking the community to assist by reporting
Cessnock, NSW – Police are calling on the public to help locate Shayne Phillips, who is wanted for arrest on outstanding warrants. Phillips is believed to be frequenting the Ellalong area, near Cessnock, and authorities are actively working to determine his current whereabouts. Do not approach
Kurri Kurri, NSW – Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Anthony Newman, who is currently wanted for arrest on outstanding warrants. Authorities believe Newman may be residing in or frequenting the Kurri Kurri area. A photograph of the individual has been released
A 53-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 19-year-old woman on the Central Coast last month. The woman was last seen around 3am on Sunday, 23 March, near The Entrance Road, Erina. Her body was found in Erina Creek later that
A fierce house fire broke out on Coulson Avenue in Cessnock around 8:50pm, prompting an immediate response from multiple emergency services. At approximately 8:50 PM on Friday, 18 April 2025, crews from Cessnock Fire and Rescue, Bellbird Fire and Rescue, and Kearsley Fire and Rescue were
In a dramatic rescue operation this morning, volunteers from VRA Rescue NSW assisted NSW Ambulance in extricating an injured motorcyclist from difficult bushland terrain at Elrington. At 8:03 AM today (Thursday, 17 April 2025), the volunteer rescue squad was activated to help paramedics after a motorcycle
Tonight, a story about water—but not the kind you drink. No, this is about the flood of lies, waste, and elite incompetence pouring straight into your water bill. Hunter Water is bragging about “progress” at the Belmont Desalination Plant. They’ve set up a compound and are
Emergency services have launched a multi-agency search operation at Newcastle’s breakwall amid concerns that someone may have been swept into the ocean. The operation began earlier today after a report that a person may have been washed off the breakwall, which is known for rough surf