December 25 6:43 AM

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So, Australia did something extraordinary this week — quietly, discreetly, almost sneakily. Without a national conversation. Without public debate. Without asking the millions of Australians whose livelihoods depend on mining, gas, and affordable energy. Your government signed onto a global pact to phase out fossil fuels

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Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public after a brazen, hours-long crime spree involving eight masked offenders, multiple attempted home invasions, and a stolen ute that is still missing. The terrifying incident unfolded in the early hours of 28 October 2025, leaving families across

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NSW Police are urgently seeking public assistance following an alleged sexual touching on a southbound train traveling from Newcastle Interchange to Wyong Railway Station on Tuesday, 18th November 2025, between 4:31 PM and 5:25 PM. Authorities have identified a male passenger of interest who exited at

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Fresh back from the U18 Australian National Lawn Bowls Championships in Devonport, 17-year-old Tahlia didn’t just compete — she dominated like a true superstar. 🔥 9 WINS FROM 10 GAMES🔥 Only missed her final triples match by ONE SINGLE SHOT🔥 In her final year of U18s,

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Around 1:30pm on Friday, 21 November 2025, residents in Anna Place, Wallsend were stunned when a massive water main burst and sent a towering column of water shooting into the air, flooding the entire cul-de-sac. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Station 484 rushed in to

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Cessnock Council’s internal meltdown hit a new peak this week when Mayor Daniel Watton put a stunning challenge to fellow councillors:“If you want more cuts, tell me which roads you want closed.” Instead of tackling waste, reining in consultants, or trimming bloated management, the Mayor jumped

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Cessnock City Council mourns the passing of former Mayor and Freeman of the City, Alison Davey, who has died aged 86. Ms Davey served as a Councillor for 29 years, including a term as Mayor from 2008 to 2012, and as Deputy Mayor between September 1998

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🔴 BREAKING NEWS: Major Crash Closes Singleton Road Emergency services are on the scene of a serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian at the intersection of Ryan Avenue and John Street in Singleton. The incident was first reported at 7:17am, and as of 7:56am,

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Anthony Albanese’s hopes and dreams have just been smashed to pieces after Australia was snubbed for COP31, with Turkey chosen to host instead. For a Prime Minister who has spent years trying to impress the global climate elite, this one must sting. Albo has been burning

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Nine Alleged Finks OMCG Members Charged After Major Hunter Region Police Operation NSW Police have charged nine alleged members and associates of the Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) following a sweeping Raptor Squad operation targeting drug supply, firearms, affray and sexual touching offences across the Hunter

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NSW Police have issued an urgent public safety alert as the search intensifies for a Newcastle woman who has gone missing under concerning circumstances — prompting renewed calls for community vigilance and immediate reporting to emergency services. Tenneka Corrigan, 31, was last seen on Hunter Street,

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Heddon Greta, NSW – Authorities are urgently searching for Kobi, 15, who went missing at 9:00 PM on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. Kobi was last seen wearing tight black jeans, a black leather jacket, black Converse shoes, and carrying a black backpack. Police warn he may

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Tuesday, 18 November 2025 A woman in her 80s was the victim of a sexual assault attempt in Brooklyn Park, Ashtonfield, on Monday evening. Police say the woman was walking between Kilkenny Circuit and Chelmsford Drive around 7:20 pm when a male knocked her to the ground

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A Cessnock motel says it has reached breaking point after teenagers were caught on video jumping the fence and entering the pool area after hours, prompting management to issue a stern public warning. Cessnock Motel management says the behaviour has become a daily problem, with children

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A Cessnock man has been arrested on a series of serious domestic-violence-related offences as part of a major four-day State-wide police crackdown targeting high-risk offenders. About 11.40am on Wednesday 12 November 2025, officers from the Domestic Violence High Risk Offenders Team (DVHROT) attended a home in

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Welcome to Canberra, ladies and gentlemen, where the impossible becomes policy. This week in clown world: Labor wants to power Tomago Aluminium with Snowy Hydro. Yes, you heard that right. The same Snowy Hydro that can barely keep the lights on for the rest of us

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Police and a devastated family are pleading for help tonight as the search intensifies for 13-year-old Samuel Cashin, who has disappeared from Woy Woy. Samuel was last seen around midday on Thursday on Norma Close, and when he didn’t return home or make contact, his family’s

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THE NSW GOVERNMENT’S WAR ON BREAD TAGS — AND YOUR SANITY Ladies and gentlemen, you are NOT going to believe this.NSW has officially run out of real problems. Crime? Housing? Hospitals? Roads? Nah. They’ve found something far more dangerous… something lurking in your pantry… something truly

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⛈️ Severe Storms Hammer NSW: Damaging Winds, Giant Hail Threatening Multiple Regions ⛈️ Severe thunderstorms continue to rumble across northern and eastern New South Wales this afternoon, fuelled by a warm and unstable airmass that’s triggering dangerous conditions across large parts of the state. The Bureau

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The Hunter has a brand-new world champion — and she’s a local teacher. Fennell Bay Public School’s very own Miss Tori has just taken out gold on the world stage, winning her event at the FISAF World Championships in Prague and cementing herself as one of

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