Lake Macquarie Police District is urgently seeking assistance from the public following a large-scale vandalism incident in Kahibah. Around 10:45 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, police responded to reports of a group of youths targeting vehicles in the area, slashing the tyres of approximately 20
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A 16-year-old boy has been charged following a serious crash in Maitland on Tuesday, which left a 58-year-old man with significant injuries. Around 6:15 AM on November 5, emergency services responded to a collision on The Long Bridge, High Street, Maitland, involving a white Toyota Hilux
News Update:A body, believed to be that of the young boy who went missing at The Entrance, has been located this afternoon. The boy was reported missing around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, 3 November 2024, after being swept into the ocean while attempting to cross The
In a court appearance today, Nichole Anne Fletcher, the 41-year-old woman charged following a police pursuit and subsequent crash near Maitland, pleaded guilty to multiple offenses. The hearing took place before Magistrate R. Maiden at the Local Court – Crime in Maitland on November 5, 2024.
An 18-year-old has been charged after allegedly setting multiple fires in bushland around Morisset on Friday evening. Around 7 p.m. on 1 November 2024, Lake Macquarie Police received numerous calls reporting fires deliberately lit between Bernie Goodwin Oval and Gibson Field. Officers located two youths—a 16-year-old
Emergency services will resume the search today for a child who was swept into the ocean at The Entrance yesterday evening. The incident occurred around 5:15 PM on Sunday, November 3, when a 43-year-old man attempted to cross The Entrance Channel from the North Entrance side
MHV News has received reports of a major motor vehicle accident on the New England Highway near River Road in Windella, Maitland. The crash, involving two vehicles, has prompted authorities to close both directions of the highway, leading to significant traffic delays in the area. Emergency
Yesterday, Cessnock was shaken by the sad news of Joe, a local man who spent his last hours sleeping on a bench outside the Centrelink office. Joe was homeless, well-known in the community, and had repeatedly turned down help from caring citizens who had offered money
Authorities are appealing for public assistance following the tragic death of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on the New England Highway in the Hunter region. The incident occurred near Harpers Hill, approximately 1 km east of Greta, around 9:30 pm on Wednesday, 30
An investigation is currently underway following the tragic death of two beloved NSW Police dogs, PD Xtra and DD Soldier, in Sydney’s south. The incident, which has shaken the close-knit community of NSW Police and raised questions about safety protocols, occurred today, Thursday, 31 October 2024,
A crash involving a car towing a caravan has caused significant traffic delays on the New England Highway near Walkers Hill Lane, west of Maitland. The incident, reported at 2:34 pm today, has led to the closure of the highway’s southbound lanes, affecting travel along this
A multi-vehicle collision on the Pacific Highway in Adamstown Heights between Brunker Road and Northcott Drive has resulted in significant traffic delays. The incident, which occurred at around 8:45 a.m., has closed one of three westbound lanes, causing congestion and affecting both westbound and eastbound traffic
The New England Highway between Orient Street and Allandale Road at Harpers Hill has been closed in both directions following a pedestrian-involved crash. The incident was reported at 10:00 pm and remains under investigation by police, with the latest update at 11:12 pm. Impact and Attending
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 07:58 PM A driver has been charged following a single-vehicle crash earlier this month on the M1 Pacific Motorway in Wootton, in the state’s north. Emergency services responded shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday, 11 October 2024, following reports that a green
Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment Unveils Detailed Design Plans The Cessnock Hospital redevelopment project has reached a major milestone with the completion of its schematic designs, revealing expanded and modernized healthcare facilities. This next phase of planning outlines a new, two-level acute services building that will feature an
The following is a comprehensive court listings overview designed for individuals interested in Cessnock’s legal proceedings, including solicitors, legal researchers, and community members tracking local cases. This list details defendants set to appear before the Cessnock Local Court, covering a broad range of legal matters, from
Mercy Aged Care Services, a valued standalone, not-for-profit aged care facility in Singleton, has announced it will close its doors in early 2025, leaving a significant impact on the local community. The facility has long been a cornerstone of care for frail elderly residents from Singleton
A police officer has been charged in connection with an alleged wounding incident during an arrest on the Mid North Coast last year. On 21 June 2023, around 4 p.m., officers arrested a 17-year-old boy near the intersection of Vernon and Duke Street in Coffs Harbour
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the academic and labor communities, the University of Newcastle is poised to cut hundreds of casual jobs, a decision that many say is a blatant attempt to avoid complying with new job security legislation. According to reports from
A devastating gas explosion at Six String Brewing Company in Erina has left a woman with serious burns, sending shockwaves through the NSW Central Coast community. The staff member was working in the kitchen when the blast occurred late Monday morning, prompting an emergency response. Emergency