A major setback has hit the construction of the new Melville Ford Bridge near Maitland, with recent flooding causing serious damage to the partially completed structure. Authorities have confirmed that May’s flood event caused significant erosion around the bridge abutments, dislodged the bridge deck beams, and
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In a major crackdown on crime, police have stormed a suspected drug house in Aberdare, just outside Cessnock, uncovering a shocking stash of illegal drugs and weapons. On Tuesday, 8 July 2025, officers from the Cessnock Proactive Crime Team joined forces with Operation UTAH to execute
Sydney, Wednesday 9 July 2025 — Morning peak hour came to a grinding halt today following a serious four-vehicle crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 8:00am, responding to reports of a head-on collision involving two vehicles, which then
Looking for the latest Cessnock court cases and legal proceedings? You’re in the right place. Today’s Cessnock Local Court list includes a high volume of matters ranging from Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) to serious criminal committals, bail reviews, and police matters. With dozens of individuals facing
Kurri Kurri residents were left choking and alarmed this afternoon after a foul-smelling stench swept through the area — with reports of children struggling to breathe. The source? Early indications point to the Kurri Gas Plant, where Snowy Hydro has reportedly begun testing its powerful turbines
CAMPVALE – Shocked motorists watched on as a car exploded into flames on Monday night, sending fireballs over three metres into the air and triggering a major emergency response in the Hunter regnoion. At around 8:50pm, NSW Rural Fire Service crews from Raymond Terrace rushed to
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a bus crash in Medowie after the bus collided with a wall on Sylvan Avenue around 7:30pm last night All passengers and the driver had safely evacuated the bus before crews arrived, with responders from the NSW Rural Fire
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
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