Cessnock’s popular motorcycle tourist route has received a major boost, with more than $1.3 million in safety and road upgrades now complete at Bucketty. The works included wider shoulders, new guardrails, resurfaced pavement and improved drainage, delivering a smoother and safer ride for motorists. The project
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Police have charged two men following an investigation into alleged death threats made against a serving officer in the Hunter Valley. On Tuesday 26 August 2025, authorities were alerted to comments allegedly posted on social media that included direct threats to kill a police officer named
🚨MISSING – PLEASE HELP BRING MATEI HOME🚨 Have you seen 14-year-old Matei Ernst?He was last seen yesterday morning (Thursday 4 September) around 8am on Marlborough Street, Rutherford — and hasn’t been heard from since. Matei is just a boy. He is deeply loved by his family
Emergency crews worked late into the night after a serious crash on Maitland Road in Cessnock left a driver trapped in their vehicle. At 10:13pm last night, rescue teams were called to the scene where it was confirmed the driver was pinned by both compression and
A teenage girl has been flown to hospital with critical injuries after being attacked by a dog at a home in Singleton this morning. Emergency services were called to Broughton Street about 11.30am (Thursday 4 September 2025), and found 16-year-old girl suffering critical injuries to her
Hungry Jack’s in Broadmeadow is currently closed for renovations, according to posts on Reddit. The closure has come as a surprise to many locals who regularly visit the fast-food outlet, particularly after sporting events. One Reddit user shared their frustration, saying they had dropped in for
For the first time in Victorian judicial history, the Supreme Court will livestream a criminal sentencing when Justice Christopher Beale hands down Erin Patterson’s sentence on Monday, 8 September 2025. Only the judge will be shown on camera, and the vision will run on a short
The Paxton Ride has shattered records in 2025, raising the largest single-year total in its 19-year history for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Event: Paxton Ride 2025 Route: Central Coast through state forests to Hunter Valley Participants: 92 motorcyclists Total Raised: Over $75,000 in 2025 Overall
A man has been charged following a fatal crash in Mayfield East at the weekend that claimed the lives of two young passengers. Just after 11.15pm on Saturday (30 August 2025), emergency services were called to Maitland Road after a Toyota Corolla left the road, struck
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find 15-year-old Zoey Pollock, who vanished from Metford yesterday evening (Monday 1 September 2025). Zoey has not been seen or heard from since, sparking serious concerns for her safety. Police and her family are desperate for answers. 🔹
Dan Repacholi recently jumped behind the wheel of a Ford F-150 Lightning, the fully electric American ute he’s now holding up as the future for Australians. It wasn’t his — he didn’t buy one. He just test drove it. But the message was clear: this is
A two-vehicle collision has occurred on C Cessnock road heading towards Cessnock earlier today. all occupants of the vehicles have safely exited and are unharmed. A tow truck is on scene assisting with the removal of the vehicles, which may cause delays in the area. Motorists
Traffic is heavily impacted in Singleton this morning following a crash involving two trucks on the New England Highway near Kennedy Street. The incident was first reported around 4:21am today, with emergency services and Transport for NSW crews currently on site. Both directions of the highway
Internationally acclaimed comedian Jimmy Carr is set to make his return to Newcastle, with the announcement that his Laughs Funny tour will take the stage at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. Carr, one of the UK’s most recognisable comedians, is best known
A performer was injured during the Great Moscow Circus show in Swansea this afternoon. The incident occurred about 3pm, when experienced circus artist Jewin suffered an accident while performing on the Wheel act. He was taken to hospital for treatment. In a message to the community,
Horror Crash in Newcastle: Two Dead, Two Injured After Car Bursts Into Flames A late-night crash in Newcastle’s north-west has ended in tragedy, with two men dead and two others injured after their car smashed into a power pole and erupted in flames. Emergency crews were
The City of Newcastle isn’t just out of touch — it’s drunk on power. Instead of sticking to roads, rates, and rubbish, council has decided its new mission is to patrol speech, judge thought, and smear its own residents. This week they proved it. Over a
A government that calls its own people racist or un-Australian doesn’t deserve to govern. That’s not a radical thought; it’s a fundamental principle of a functioning democracy. Yet, here we are. Tomorrow, thousands of Australians will march, and the government has already decided who they are.
A 32-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and domestic violence offences after police allege he held a 44-year-old Cessnock man captive for two weeks, driving him to South Australia before returning to the Hunter. Police say the victim was assaulted and held against his will
A 73-year-old man has died after a single-vehicle crash on Newcastle Link Road, Cameron Park, this morning. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10:35 am after reports that a sedan had collided with a guard rail. Paramedics treated the man at the scene before he