Pokolbin RFS are very grateful for the many donations received over the past week by individuals and local businesses, Pokolbin RFS have put in more than 200 man hours over the past few weeks protecting the Hunter Valley from bush and grass fires Without donations from
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The message is simple, hold your mobile phone and your more than likely going to cop a fine, as new mobile phones cameras are set roll out by the end of the year. It’s estimated that mobile phone use is involved 25% of all accidents in
The BOM has issues a servere Thunderstorm warning for the Hunter and Mid North coast likely to bring heavry rain causing flash flooding across parts of the Hunter. The SES has said people should stay away from creeks, storm drains and dams and contact emergency services
Hunter Valley resident’s pledge over $200 to replace kids stolen push bikes, we coverd the hortible story of Lee Harrisons kids having there BMX bikes stolen and than trolled on online you can read the story below. After watching the events unfold live on Facebook last
This story is just disgusting, 2 mambo bmx bikes were stolen from Paxton yesterday, the 2 kids are understandably devastated that someone would steal their bikes and unfortunately its all to common around the Hunter Valley and there is very little chance of bikes being recovered.
Around 5:15pm yesterday Cessnock District Rescue Squad were called out to an unusual scence in Cessnock On arrival they were confronted with a distressed cow who had managed to get stuck in mud created from yesterday storms How the cow managed to get stuck is a
A female driver lost control of her vehicle and went down an embankment stopping meters from ending up in a creek near Wollombi around 7am this morning. Emergency services including Cessnock District Rescue Service were called to stabilise the vehicle before the lady could be extracted
N.S.W police has issued a sms scam alert targeting National Australia Bank users, the scam in it self is not very sophisticated but it just might catch you out. Police have received over 50 complaints over the past week and warning people to not to click
Thunderstorms overnight have brought rain over the Gospers Moutain fire. Conditions have eased and fire fighters have the best conditions to contain this fire over the coming days, but spite the rain the fire continues to burn. fires near me says the fire is being controlled
Thunderstorms are creating difficult conditions for firefighters at the Gospers Mountain bush fire burning in the Hawkesbury area. Lightning strikes have been detected. These conditions can be dangerous because the fire can create its own weather system, with erratic winds and lightning which may start new
Police have launched a high-visibility operation for this year’s Coates Hire Newcastle 500 to ensure racegoers enjoy the event safely. The finale of the Supercars Australia Championship Series begins with practice laps today (Friday 22 November), with the final race taking place at 4.15pm on Sunday
Did you purchase a ticket in last weeks lucky lotteries draw and also live in Singleton or purchased your ticket in Singleton? If so you could be 100k richer. The entry was purchased at Singleton Discount Drug Store in John Street Nsw lotteries have been unable
A DAY ON THE GREEN are excited to announce superstar James Blunt is returning to Bimbadgen Saturday 21 November 2020! Performing all his hits with very special guest Jason Mraz. Joining James & Jason is Aussie singer-songwriter Olympia. Club Bimbadgen Member Pre-sale – 1pm, Friday 29
When Benjamin Batterham was confronted with a convicted rapist and known theft Ricky Slater in his home in 2016, he chased him down and performed a citizen’s and put a choke hold on Ricky and punched him head repeatedly Bejamins life was turned upside after Ricky
Hunter Valley manufactures miss out on millions in contracts to build a new fleet of ferries for Sydney which would include 3 new emerald class ferries which will be built in China. A fleet of up to 10 new river class ferries will be built in
Fire activity has increased in the area of Colo Heights. Firefighters are working to protect properties that are under threat. If you are in the area of Colo Heights take shelter as the fire approaches. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire as it is
Watch and Act: Gospers Mountain (Lithgow and Hawkesbury) Fire activity is increasing on the western side of the fire, towards Colo Heights. If you are in the areas of Glen Davis, Newnes, Glen Alice or Putty Valley, Yengo Drive area, monitor conditions. Follow your bush fire
A total Fire Ban comes into affect from 12am Tuesday the 19th of November for the greater Hunter region, with parts of the Hunter to see temptures rise above 38c. The rural fire service has raised the fire danger rating to severe and asking everybody to
A small grass fire broken out in Greta, fire crews are in attendance, no additional infomation at this stage. Keep up to date with fires near me app
Around 7.50pm Thursday 14th November Police stopped a 33yr old male at Cessnock for traffic matters. At the time the male was wearing a NSW Fire rescue uniform. Due to the recent bush fire conditions police made inquiries which revealed the male had his employment with