Authorities are seeking public assistance to locate Benjamin, aged 35, who was last seen in Newcastle at 4:40 pm yesterday, Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was wearing a black jumper and black tracksuit pants at the time of his disappearance. Police have reason to believe Benjamin
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Memorial Garden to Honour Bus Crash Victims Underway Cessnock City Council has started construction on a memorial garden dedicated to the victims of the tragic bus crash on June 11, 2023. The crash claimed 10 lives and injured 25, deeply affecting the community. The Council, in
Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Robbery Suspect Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a male suspect connected to a robbery that occurred in Thornton at approximately 1:30 PM on Saturday, March 18, 2024. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has
Search Underway After High-Speed Pursuit from Tamworth Police are actively searching for four individuals following an early morning pursuit that spanned across New England, Hunter Valley, and Newcastle. At approximately 3:50 AM, authorities responded to an aggravated break and enter at a hotel on Spains Lane,
Bodies of man and child found in home – East Lismore A report will be prepared for the information of the NSW Coroner following the death of a man and a child on the Far North Coast overnight. Officers attached to Richmond Police District attended a
Update** Confirmed second vehicle left the scene Emergency services are currently responding to a motor vehicle accident outside Cessnock High School. The vehicle involved has sustained damage to both the front and rear, and a second vehicle may have been involved but has fled the scene.
News Update: Police Officer Stabbed in Sydney A police operation is currently underway on Elizabeth Street in Sydney following the stabbing of a NSW Police officer. The officer sustained non-life-threatening head injuries and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being transported to
Cessnock Hospital Concept Design Released for Community Feedback The community is invited to provide input on the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment as concept designs are unveiled today. The NSW Government is investing $111.48 million to modernize and enhance the hospital’s facilities, ensuring improved health services for the
Exciting News: Starbucks Set to Open First Hunter Store! Starbucks is making a grand return to the Hunter region with an ambitious plan for a new outlet in Rutherford! The global coffee giant has lodged plans with Maitland Council for a $14 million state-of-the-art store at
News Update: Maitland Gaol Reopening Progress Mayor Phillip Penfold announced that a team of specialist consultants has been contracted to assess the requirements for safely reopening the NSW Government-owned Maitland Gaol to the public. The reports, expected in July, will help establish a timeline and budget
Emergency crews are currently responding to a serious single-vehicle accident in Bellbird. Initial reports indicate that there has been a serious motor vehicle crash in Bellbird, and there are concerns about the condition of the individuals involved. New South Wales (NSW) Paramedics and Bellbird Fire and
Breaking News: Emergency Services Respond to House Fire in Raymond Terrace Emergency services are currently on the scene of a house fire on Swan Street in Raymond Terrace. The incident was reported at approximately 7:30 PM, prompting a swift response from local fire and rescue teams.
Car Crash in Wallsend: Power Outage and Road Closure At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, emergency services were dispatched to Tillie Street in Wallsend following multiple reports of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Wallsend Fire and Rescue crews discovered a Blue Subaru
Local News: Thornton Roads Upgrades Funding Promised by Labor MP Meryl Swanson Still Missing Maitland Councilor Mitchell Griffin has voiced his frustration over the lack of funding for Thornton roads upgrades, a promise made by Labor MP Meryl Swanson during her election campaign. In a recent
15-Year-Old Charged with Alcohol-Related Thefts in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle A 15-year-old girl from Windale has been charged in connection with a series of alcohol-related thefts across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. Since April 13, 2024, she allegedly stole large quantities of alcohol from retailers in Jesmond,
News Update: Police have reportedly discovered over 100 cannabis plants at a property in Dora Creek. Around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024, officers from the Lake Macquarie Police District Proactive Crime Team inspected a property on Gradwells Road. Inside a shipping container, they allegedly
2.2m Westcott Street Bridge Replacement Now Open to Public Cessnock City Council is pleased to advise the new $2.2 million Westcott Street Bridge is now open for public use, with the major works completed a fortnight ahead of schedule. Compared to its ageing timber predecessor with
Police Seek Public Help to Locate Wanted Man in Cardiff Area Authorities are appealing for public assistance to find 21-year-old Hughie Buckley, last seen in the Cardiff area. Buckley is wanted on an outstanding warrant for pursuit-related offences and is also sought by Victoria Police in
News Update: Teenage Girl Reported Missing from Central Coast Today, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, authorities have issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating Scarlett Begnell, a 17-year-old girl missing from the Central Coast region. Scarlett was last seen leaving a residence
Parvo Outbreak Spreads Across Multiple Areas in The Hunter A concerning surge of parvovirus cases continues to grip several regions, with the latest tally revealing a worrying trend. The MAMF (Maitland Animal Management Facility) reports a distressing milestone, marking the 10th confirmed case today. The affected