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
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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
Mayor Daniel Watton’s Independents are quickly finding themselves on the back foot, struggling to push their agenda through a council that seems increasingly resistant. What began as a promising start after a historic electoral win is now looking more like a series of setbacks and compromises,
A home in Thornton has been destroyed by a fire overnight, with emergency services responding to multiple calls just before midnight. According to Newcastle Fire Command, they received multiple triple-zero calls around 11:55 PM on Thursday, reporting a fire at a single-level home in Woolley Close.
At approximately 4:00 PM today, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of McDonalds Road and Pokolbin Mountain Road in Pokolbin. The incident involved a head-on collision between two vehicles, but fortunately, no one was trapped or injured. Responding teams quickly cleared
A major search operation is underway off the coast of Killcare after multiple reports of a paraglider crashing into the water. Emergency services from multiple agencies have been swiftly deployed to the scene, working together to locate the downed paraglider. The Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter has been
A 56-year-old motorcyclist found himself on the wrong side of the law after being caught speeding on the M1 Motorway near Somersby on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024. Brisbane Water Highway Patrol was conducting routine speed enforcement when they detected the rider traveling at 143 km/h, significantly