Stay informed with the latest court listings from Cessnock Local Court. Below is the detailed schedule for criminal matters including mentions, hearings, sentences, and apprehended violence orders (AVOs) set for 7 July at Maitland Road, Cessnock. Whether you’re tracking legal proceedings or seeking case updates, this
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BREAKING: Guns, Meth, and High-Speed Chase Rock Central Coast — Man Charged with 11 Offences After Wild Pursuit A dramatic police pursuit through multiple Central Coast suburbs has ended with a 27-year-old man facing a string of serious charges — including firearms and drug possession —
Local sporting clubs across the Electorate of Cessnock can now apply for funding through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program, with up to $50,000 available for the region. Eligible clubs can apply for grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 to support initiatives such as facility
Young musicians from the Hunter Valley have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to shine on stage at one of the state’s most prestigious youth music competitions – and your child could be next! The Oz Schools Instrumental Championships (OSIC) is calling on talented school-aged pianists, guitarists, drummers, and
Opinion: Newcastle Doesn’t Need Rising Tide – or Net Zero Nonsense This week, something strange happened. A Liberal Senator, Maria Kovacic, stood side by side with Newcastle Councillor Callum Pull to demand Newcastle reject Rising Tide’s protest permit. On that narrow point, they’re dead right –
Issued: 5:27 PM | Sunday, 6 July 2025From: Bureau of Meteorology A powerful line of severe thunderstorms is sweeping across parts of NSW, with the Bureau warning of damaging winds and large hailstones threatening communities from the Blue Mountains to the Hunter and Sydney regions. At
Emergency services launched a dramatic rescue operation at Susan Gilmore Beach this afternoon after a man in his 20s plunged while navigating unstable rocks around 2pm. With the rugged terrain and the seriousness of his injuries complicating the rescue, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was scrambled to
Motorists are advised of upcoming traffic changes on Wollombi Road and Lochinvar Street as part of ongoing upgrade works. 🚧 Date: Tuesday, 8 July🕗 Time: 7:00am – 6:00pm⛔ Traffic Stops: 9:30am – 2:00pm (off-peak hours) Temporary traffic signals will be in place to intermittently stop traffic
The future of the long-stalled Dartbrook coal mine near Muswellbrook is once again in doubt, after Australian Pacific Coal (AQC), the company behind the project, entered voluntary administration this week. KordaMentha was appointed as administrator on Wednesday, 3 July 2025, following ongoing financial difficulties, a missed
A senior NSW police officer has been charged with serious firearm offences after a banned weapon and thousands of rounds of gel ammunition were found in his Sydney home. The 58-year-old senior constable, who serves in a specialist command, is now at the centre of an
In a dramatic late-night bust that’s turning heads across Newcastle, police have charged two men and a teenage boy after allegedly uncovering a stash of weapons and illicit drugs during a routine traffic stop in the heart of the city. Around 3:15am this morning (Friday, July
Bar Beach is in crisis after wild weather caused severe erosion, forcing council crews to fence off areas near Cooks Hill Surf Life Saving Club. Several beach shelters are now off-limits as engineers assess the risk of collapse. Locals are being urgently warned to stay off
The driver at the centre of the Hunter Valley wedding bus tragedy is appealing his record 32-year prison sentence, just months after being sentenced over one of the most devastating crashes in New South Wales history. Brett Button, who was behind the wheel when a bus
A New South Wales man has tragically died after contracting the rare but deadly lyssavirus, believed to have been transmitted through a bat bite. The man, aged in his 60s, was bitten or scratched by a bat in mid-May and developed symptoms several weeks later. NSW
13-year-old Will Wiggins from Paxton is making headlines on the dirt track in Gunnedah — and he didn’t just show up, he dominated. Will has officially been crowned the NSW Junior Dirt Track Champion in the fiercely competitive 12–16 year old, 85cc class, proving he’s one
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate 48-year-old Alexander Tumiotto, who has vanished from the Newcastle area under concerning circumstances. Alexander was last seen on Tighes Terrace in Tighes Hill around 1:30pm on Monday, June 30, 2025. After several days without contact, concerned family
A high-stakes police pursuit through Lake Macquarie ended in dramatic fashion yesterday, with two men arrested after allegedly crashing through bollards and fleeing on foot into bushland near the Fernleigh Walking Track. The chaos unfolded around 2:55pm on Wednesday, when police attempted to stop an SUV
Thousands of residents across the Hunter are waking up without electricity this morning as wild wind and heavy rain continue to lash the region. More than 5,000 homes and businesses remain without power after overnight storms brought down trees, trampolines, and outdoor furniture, damaging power lines
A dramatic incident has unfolded at Dora Creek this evening after both a passenger train and a freight train collided with a fallen tree on the tracks — at the same time. Emergency services responded swiftly, and 60 passengers were safely evacuated from the passenger train.
An emergency evacuation order has been issued for North Entrance as dangerous coastal erosion threatens homes and infrastructure. Authorities are urging all residents and visitors in the area to leave immediately for their safety. The erosion is rapidly worsening and poses a serious risk to life