A terrifying incident unfolded in Laguna yesterday, leaving an 81-year-old woman fleeing to the bush for safety after being threatened with a tomahawk. Around 1 PM on Thursday, two males allegedly broke into several homes in the Laguna area, causing damage and stealing various items. By
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Today’s Court List: Key Legal Cases and Hearings Welcome to today’s court list, featuring significant legal proceedings in various criminal, civil, and apprehended violence order (AVO) cases. This comprehensive update covers a wide range of matters including breach cases, police mentions, and personal disputes requiring legal
Newcastle Police are calling on the public to help identify individuals believed to have information about an alleged assault that took place in Hamilton on Thursday, 19 September 2024. Authorities are keen to speak with these persons to assist with their inquiries as they work to
Emergency services are currently responding to multiple incidents across Cessnock after a fast-moving thunderstorm swept through the area this afternoon. The storm, which hit with little warning, brought strong winds, knocking down trees and powerlines across various neighborhoods, leading to scattered power outages and road closures.
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Cessnock City Council will conduct flood warning siren tests next week, ensuring the community is prepared for potential flooding emergencies. These sirens are critical for alerting residents when water levels reach dangerous thresholds, indicating it’s time to activate flood safety plans. The testing will involve brief
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
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