The state of Albanese’s economy isn’t hidden in a report or buried in a fine-print budget. No, it’s flashing at you in an ad: “Pay for your fuel in 4 easy payments with Afterpay.” Four easy payments. For petrol. Four payments for the stuff that gets
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A man has been taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a motorcycle at Black Hill this morning. Emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway, near John Renshaw Drive, about 9.45am (Friday 19 September 2025), after reports of a collision. A
A 42-year-old man has been charged following an alleged domestic violence incident in Port Stephens. Police were called around 8:00 PM on Thursday, 21 August 2025, to a motel on the Pacific Highway, Heatherbrae, after reports a woman’s clothing had been placed in a bathtub and
An 82-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Strathbogie Road, Emmaville, in the Northern Tablelands. Emergency services were called around 4:50pm yesterday (Thursday 18 September) after the ute reportedly left the roadway and struck several trees. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the
An elderly man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the Lake Macquarie area earlier today. Emergency services were called to Scenic Drive, Caves Beach, about 11.40am (Thursday 18 September 2025), after reports a vehicle had left the road. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District arrived
Here we go again. The government’s solution to energy challenges isn’t smarter policy, infrastructure, or real competition—it’s planting canola fields and promising Australians that burning vegetables will save us from diesel. Let’s be honest. Converting canola into fuel isn’t cheap. Raw canola oil already costs nearly
When Federation Council engaged Professor Joseph Drew, it cost $125,000. At Cessnock Council, unelected bureaucrats are doing something similar—but the council is yet to tell the community how much they’ve spent. I certainly wasn’t asked if I wanted $125,000 of my rates spent on a report
NSW Police are seeking public assistance following a reported child approach in Bellbird last month. Between 4:30 pm and 5:15 pm on Saturday, 23 August, a 13-year-old girl was walking along Doyle Street when a utility vehicle pulled up, and the driver asked if she wanted a lift.
Cessnock and Branxton pools are preparing to welcome swimmers as the summer season kicks off this Saturday, 27 September. Ahead of the opening, lifeguards have completed refresher training, the Cessnock Pool grandstand has received a fresh coat of paint, and new shade cloths are being installed
Cessnock Council is at it again. They’ve rolled out the glossy “financial sustainability” spiel, complete with videos from an “independent expert,” all designed to lay the groundwork for a Special Rate Variation—aka a stealth tax hike on residents. But let’s not kid ourselves: this is nothing
Emergency services rushed to a restaurant on Garfield Road, Riverstone, about 9.15am today (Tuesday, 16 September 2025) following reports of a gas leak. Tragically, one person has been confirmed deceased. A member of the public and five police officers were taken to Blacktown Hospital, where they
Mayor Watton challenges Maitland’s Mayor to grand final wager Cessnock Mayor Daniel Watton has thrown down a playful challenge to Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold ahead of this weekend’s Newcastle Rugby League grand final. With the Cessnock Goannas men’s side set to face off against the Maitland
Detectives are appealing for public assistance as investigations continue into the suspicious death of a woman following a unit fire in Bateau Bay last month. Emergency services were called to a unit block on Melissa Close about 9.30pm on Sunday, 24 August, where they discovered the
FBI Director Kash Patel has revealed the contents of a note allegedly written by Tyler Robinson before the attempted assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. According to Patel, investigators have obtained evidence showing the suspect declared his intent in writing: “I have the opportunity to take
Tragedy Strikes Outside Minto Mall: Baby Killed, Child Seriously Injured in Car Accident A devastating incident occurred outside Minto Mall in Sydney’s southwest on Monday afternoon, resulting in the death of a five-month-old baby and serious injuries to a five-year-old child. At approximately 3:30 PM, emergency
The Cessnock Dream Is Under Attack The Cessnock Dream was simple: a home with space, a backyard for the kids, and a lifestyle you couldn’t find in the city. It was freedom, community, and room to breathe. That’s the Cessnock that built families, friendships, and futures.
Specialist detectives have charged a 42-year-old school teacher following an investigation into alleged SA involving a teenage girl on the Central Coast. Police began inquiries on Saturday (13 September 2025) after receiving reports concerning a 15-year-old. On Sunday evening, officers executed a search warrant at a
✅ MISSING LAKE MACQUARIE MAN FOUND SAFE Police have confirmed that a man reported missing from Morisset yesterday has now been safely located. The 65-year-old was last seen on Friday morning, sparking a widespread appeal for public assistance and serious concerns for his welfare. Authorities have
Armed robbery at Hamilton pub under investigation Police are appealing for public assistance after an armed robbery at a popular Hamilton venue early this morning. About 3.40am (Friday 12 September 2025), an unknown offender entered the Sydney Junction Hotel on Beaumont Street armed with what appeared
🚨 Hunter Valley Fatal Pursuit – Woman Identified 🚨 The woman at the centre of Saturday night’s deadly police chase in the Hunter Valley has been identified as 25-year-old Chloe Louise Elkins. Police allege Elkins was a passenger in a stolen Honda that failed to stop