NEWS UPDATE: TRAFFIC CONTROLS AND ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO LANDSLIP ON GREAT NORTH ROAD Bucketty, South – In response to a landslip on Great North Road, traffic controls will be implemented to ensure public safety. The road will be closed in both directions to facilitate seismic
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Central Coast Teenager Succumbs to Influenza, Alarming Rise in Flu Cases Among Children In tragic news, a teenage student from the Central Coast of New South Wales has passed away after contracting influenza. The Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed the death of a local
News Alert: McDonald Jones Stadium to Enhance Fan Experience with New LED Matchday Screens Newcastle, July 9, 2023 – McDonald Jones Stadium is set to elevate its game with the addition of two state-of-the-art LED matchday screens, bringing a new level of excitement to sports fans.
A man has been charged as investigations continue into a fatal fail to stop crash on the state’s Central Coast overnight. Emergency services responded to Ocean Beach Road at Woy Woy about 7.50pm (Saturday 8 July 2023), and found a woman critically injured. NSW Ambulance paramedics
A woman has died after she was struck by two vehicles on the state’s Central Coast overnight. Emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Road at Woy Woy about 7.50pm (Saturday 8 July 2023), and found a woman critically injured. NSW Ambulance paramedics and officers from
The outcome has been determined for the high school teacher caught on video engaging in a physical altercation with a student in Maitland. During the court proceedings, 62-year-old Michael John Kable expressed genuine remorse after confessing to assaulting a student at Maitland Grossman High School on
Raptor Squad detectives have apprehended two suspects following an extensive investigation into the alleged shooting of a man in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. On the evening of Wednesday, July 5, 2023, emergency services responded to a distress call reporting a shooting incident at
Emergency Services including Cessnock District Rescue Squad responded an emergency call to free a trapped individual involved in a motor vehicle collision on George Booth Drive at Buchanan. The incident occurred at approximately 2053, prompting the immediate activation of the rescue squad. Upon arrival at the
On Tuesday afternoon, authorities discovered a body near the Belmont Wetlands, which is believed to be that of John Davidson, a man who had been reported missing. John, a 72-year-old individual with dementia, had disappeared from his residence in Mount Hutton on November 7. Following his
Maitland, NSW – Deputy Mayor Mitchell Griffins took to social media to address a recent wave of vandalism that has targeted the town’s signs. Over the past few days, numerous suburb and city signs, including the brand-new gateway signage at Millers Forest, have fallen victim to
In a tense hour-long rescue operation, emergency responders successfully freed a curious puppy named Mia from a stubborn cable spool. The multi-agency team exhausted all their rescue gear, with the Cessnock VRA and Fire and Rescue Abermain providing crucial assistance and a reciprocating saw. The heroic
In a disheartening turn of events, the work ute that was reported stolen on June 23rd from the Royal Federal Hotel at Branxton has been located in Maitland. However, the vehicle was found stripped for parts, leaving the owners with nothing but a wreck. To compound
Authorities in the Hunter Valley region are seeking public assistance as they investigate a series of alleged arson incidents involving trucks that occurred last year. The incidents, which took place in Branxton, have left investigators puzzled and concerned. According to reports, on the evening of October
Port Waratah Coal Services, a prominent coal handling and shipping company, recently hosted a successful fundraising event at their Kooragang Terminal in support of the Mark Hughes Foundation. The event, attended by Mark Hughes himself and numerous employees and contractors, featured a delightful BBQ breakfast. The
House fire overnight claims life of elderly woman on the North Coast, a 73-year-old woman lost her life due to a faulty electric blanket in her home on the north coast. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the potential dangers associated with using defective
In a harrowing incident that unfolded in the early hours of Monday morning, a Hunter Valley homeowner returned to her residence only to discover her house enveloped in smoke. As she swiftly dialed the emergency hotline 000, fire authorities rushed to the scene, prepared to confront
A 30-year-old man has been charged after a vehicle stop conducted by the Port Stephens-Hunter Proactive Crime Team in Thornton early Wednesday morning. The arrest took place at approximately 3 am on Thursday, June 29, 2023. During their patrol in the Thornton area, police officers noticed
Hit-and-Run in East Branxton Leaves Fence and Gate Severely Damaged East Branxton, 27th June 2023 – A disturbing incident occurred last night on Wyndham Street, East Branxton, as a car crashed into a side fence and gate, causing extensive damage. The incident took place at approximately
Three men have been charged following an alleged copper theft that took place on Sunday night in Thornton. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 PM on June 25, 2023, when authorities responded to a business located on Glenwood Drive, Thornton, after receiving reports of stolen copper
In our previous report last night, we informed you about a house fire on Mckendry Drive in Cameron Park. However, we have received new information since then, revealing that our initial report was incorrect. Contrary to what was initially believed, a mother and her four children