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Merriwa, NSW – Police have confirmed the discovery of a body inside a car submerged in the Merriwa River. Emergency services responded to reports of a car overturned in the water along the Golden Highway at approximately 6:00 AM this morning. “A crime scene was established

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Cessnock, NSW – A Cessnock resident has issued a stern warning to the individual who deposited a death threat in their mailbox. The threat was directed at the resident’s rescue dog, which is still adapting to its new home. In a Facebook post on the Cessnock

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Belford, NSW – Fire and Rescue NSW Station 237 responded to a single-vehicle accident on the New England Highway at Belford at approximately 1:00 PM today. The car had rolled over after leaving the roadway, leaving the driver trapped inside. Upon arrival, firefighters found the vehicle

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Singleton, NSW – Firefighters from Singleton Fire & Rescue and multiple RFS units responded to a house fire on Victoria Street on Tuesday, December 12th at approximately 10:44 AM. Upon arrival, crews found a camping gas stove ablaze, threatening to engulf the kitchen area. Firefighters equipped

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A grass fire in Lovedale, NSW, sparked concern for the Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe and surrounding vineyards. Fortunately, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) quickly contained the blaze, limiting damage to a few hectares of grapevines. The cafe confirmed the incident on Facebook, thanking the community

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Pokolbin, NSW – 11 December 2023 On Monday 11th December at approximately 5:40pm, the Pokolbin Brigade of the NSW Rural Fire Service responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on Palmers Lane, Pokolbin. Upon arrival, crews found an excavator and a car involved in the crash.

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Lovedale, NSW – The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is closely monitoring a grass fire in Vinyard Paddock, Majors Lane, Lovedale, due to its potential threat to the Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe. Current Situation: Ongoing Response: NSW RFS crews are closely monitoring the fire and are

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Lovedale, NSW – The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is responding to a grass fire in Vinyard Paddock, Majors Lane, Lovedale. Current Status: Response Efforts: NSW RFS crews are on the scene and working to extinguish the fire with additional unit responding. Community Update: The

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Muswellbrook, NSW – A young life was tragically cut short on Saturday afternoon when a 17-year-old rider lost control of his Yamaha YZ250 trail bike at the intersection of Maitland Street and Thompson Street in Muswellbrook. The accident also left the rider’s 22-year-old pillion passenger in

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Uncle Snoop’s Shop Engulfed in Early Morning Blaze Cessnock, NSW – A fire broke out at Uncle Snoop’s shop in Vincent Street early this morning, causing significant damage to the business. Firefighters from multiple stations, including Cessnock, Abermain, Bellbird, Kearsley, Minmi, East Maitland, Holmesville, and Cessnock

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Luxurious Family Oasis in the Heart of the Hunter Valley 95 Rosehill Road, Millfield offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and spacious living in the picturesque Hunter Valley. This stunning five-bedroom home is ideal for families seeking a serene escape from the hustle and bustle

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Milbrodale, NSW – The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is responding to a bushfire at Thompsons Road in Milbrodale. The NSW Rural Fire Service is on the scene and working to contain the fire. The NSW RFS will continue to provide updates on

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Hamilton South, NSW – A high-speed police chase through the Newcastle area culminated in a dramatic car fire and the arrest of a man and woman on Thursday, December 7th, 2023. Just after 10:30 AM, officers attempted to stop a white SUV on Fowler Street in

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Muswellbrook, NSW – Nearly 40 drivers were pulled up and slapped with penalty notices and cautions as part of a major police operation targeting dodgy drivers in the Hunter Valley. Operation Details: On Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, NSW Police began an investigation into fraudulent vehicle safety

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Port Stephens Hunter Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on Haussman Drive in Thornton on Friday, November 10th. The crash, involving a silver Mazda sedan and a white Holden Rodeo utility, occurred at approximately 8pm. One of the vehicles sustained significant damage, and

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Residents of Cessnock, are bracing for a sweltering Saturday as temperatures are forecast to soar to a record-breaking 43 degrees Celsius according to Meteorology.com.au the current record for the hottest December day in Cessnock was set in 2004 when the mercury reached 42.5 degrees Celsius. The

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Cessnock, NSW – On Monday, December 4th, 2023, at 9:10 AM, officers from the Hunter Valley Highway Patrol stopped a Mitsubishi Outlander driven by a 32-year-old woman. Upon checking her license, the officers discovered that she was the holder of a New South Wales class C

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Cessnock residents, get ready to crank up the air conditioners and dust off your sunscreen! A sweltering heatwave is set to grip the region for the next five days, bringing scorching temperatures and raising concerns about heat-related illnesses. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

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Cessnock City Council has set out a bold blueprint outlining the requirements for a future transport network that can accommodate the rapid population growth it is experiencing, in its latest Traffic and Transport Strategy. The Cessnock LGA Traffic and Transport Strategy 2023 is now on public exhibition

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The eagerly anticipated Vineyard Job Shuttle Bus Program in Cessnock, set to aid locals in commuting to and from work in Wine Country, has been abruptly canceled before its commencement. CR Daniel Watton, One of the driving forces behind the initiative, expressed dismay over what he

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