Breaking News: House Fire in Muswellbrook At 9:37 am this morning, emergency responders from Pumper 208 and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 392 rushed to the scene of a reported house fire in Muswellbrook. The situation took a dramatic turn when it was discovered that a
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A man has been apprehended following a high-speed pursuit through the streets of Newcastle. The incident unfolded around 11:20 am this morning when vigilant police officers patrolling Brown Street spotted a white Toyota Hilux suspected to have been stolen from a Nelson Bay residence on January
News Update: The Hunter Valley Police District has issued an appeal for public assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. Hayden Coward, aged 30, is the subject of three outstanding warrants issued by Muswellbrook Local Court on February 6, 2024. The warrants pertain
The Lake Macquarie Police District has launched a search for Shayd HECTOR, wanted in connection with Domestic Violence offences. The warrant, issued by the Newcastle Local Court (W 64754178), has prompted authorities to seek assistance from the public. HECTOR, described as a Caucasian male, approximately 180cm
A serious motor vehicle accident occurred earlier yesterday in Somersby, resulting in a man in his 60s being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital. The incident, involving multiple vehicles, prompted the dispatch of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter by NSW Ambulance around 9:30 am. The critically injured individual
Controversial Wind Farm Approved Despite Local Objections Despite objections from 50 nearby residents, the controversial wind farm project near Muswellbrook has been granted approval to proceed. The Independent Planning Commission has announced conditional approval for Ark Energy’s massive wind turbines at Bowmans Creek. The decision comes
In a heartwarming incident, Cessnock VRA came to the rescue when a child and a dog were accidentally locked inside a car at a petrol station. The grateful mother expressed her thanks on our Facebook Group, praising the quick and delightful response from Cessnock District Rescue
A search is due to resume this morning for a man swept into the sea while rock fishing near Port Stephens. Emergency services responded about 9.20am Saturday (3 February 2024), to reports four rock fishers had been swept into the waters of Fingal Bay. Two men
In a recent court appearance, 23-year-old Daniel Jay Tudor, previously on bail for alleged arson attacks, now confronts new serious charges. Apart from the three arson charges, Tudor is accused of intentionally recording intimate images without consent. The alleged incident took place on January 13 in
News Update: Pacific Highway Backburning Operation Emergency crews have initiated a backburning operation along the northbound lanes of the Pacific Highway in Karuah (Port Stephens LGA). Due to safety concerns for both firefighters and motorists, the northbound lanes are temporarily closed. To manage traffic flow, police
“Swift Mother’s Actions Prevent Full House Fire: Firefighters Commend Quick Response in Metford Incident In the early hours today, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 373 East Maitland rushed to a house fire in Metford. Thanks to the prompt activation of smoke alarms, a mother efficiently evacuated
A raging bushfire, spanning nearly 200 hectares, persists on the northern side of the Pacific Highway, 7km west of Karuah and to the east of the Bucketts Way. Authorities have yet to bring the blaze under control, prompting concerns about potential road closures on the Pacific
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE Intensive air and sea search operations are in progress at Port Stephens following reports of a person missing in the water. Earlier today, emergency services successfully airlifted three individuals from the eastern side of Fingal Island. Paramedics are currently providing medical treatment to
In a recent development, Quintin King, once a One Nation Candidate and prominent advocate for the Save Wollombi Road Campaign, declares his candidacy as an Independent in the upcoming Cessnock Local Council Elections. This announcement comes as a seasoned Independent veteran announces retirement from the Cessnock
In a significant development, authorities from the Tuggerah Lakes Police District have discovered a body, suspected to be that of a 48-year-old man reported missing last week from Doyalson. The extensive search, prompted by public appeals, led to the grim discovery in the Watagan State Forest
In a remarkable turn of events, Orica has bolstered the Cessnock District Rescue Squad’s heavy rescue vehicle appeal with a substantial donation of $25,000. During a presentation, Ryan from Orica shared a personal connection, revealing his own rescue from a 2017 motor vehicle collision on George
Cessnock residents are in for a scorcher this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach a scorching 40°C for two days in a row. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for the region, urging people to take precautions to stay safe in the extreme
Breaking News: Maitland Business Complex Engulfed in Flames In a predawn emergency, fire crews responded to a significant fire that erupted in the Jay Car-anchored complex on High Street, Maitland. The two-alarm blaze, reported at 4:30 am. The inferno has severely impacted one building within the
Contractors, representing Cessnock Council, are set to commence road resurfacing on John Renshaw Drive from Avery’s Lane to Wallsend Street, Stanford Merthyr. Expect minor delays and traffic alterations on Friday, February 2, and Saturday, February 3, 2024, between 7:00 am–4:00 pm. Traffic guidance systems will be
A body, believed to be that of a man reported missing from the Hunter region, has been located. Hunter Valley Police District issued public appeals for information and launched an extensive search after a 38-year-old man was reported missing from Aberdeen on Sunday (28 January 2024).