BREAKING NEWS: Truck-Pedestrian Collision Causes Road Closure and Heavy Traffic in Cameron Park A serious incident involving a truck and a pedestrian has resulted in the closure of the eastbound direction of Newcastle Link Road at Cameron Park Drive. The crash occurred today at 10:01 am
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News Alert: Pauline Hanson seeks donations for legal battle against Greens Senator Controversial Australian politician, Pauline Hanson, is seeking donations to fight a lawsuit filed against her by Greens Senator, Mehreen Faruqi. Senator Faruqi has accused Hanson of racial discrimination under Section 18C of the Racial
News Alert: Motorcyclist in Serious Condition After Collision with Car in East Maitland A collision between a motorcycle and a car has left a 26-year-old male rider in a serious but stable condition at John Hunter Hospital. The incident occurred at around 5:30 pm yesterday evening,
News Alert: Elderly woman hospitalized after car rollover on New England Highway A woman in her 70s has been rushed to John Hunter Hospital via ambulance after her car rolled over on the New England Highway this afternoon. The accident occurred near the Anderson Drive off-ramp
NEWS ALERT: High Range Drink Driving Crash in Stockton Newcastle City Police District officers were on Fullerton Street Stockton early morning on Sunday, May 7th when a Honda Civic was observed driving north and colliding with their parked police vehicle. The driver, a 54-year-old male, was
Tim Crackenthrope, a Member of Parliament, announced a significant development this week as his party plans to introduce new legislation in Parliament. The proposed legislation is aimed at safeguarding Hunter Water, a critical resource, by incorporating it into the country’s constitution. This move has been welcomed
News Alert: The Australian Government has announced that it will provide up to $500 in relief on power bills to one million businesses and five million households as part of its upcoming budget. Treasurer Jim Chalmers shared this information with the ABC. The move comes as
News Alert: Status of Singleton Bypass and Other Infrastructure Projects Under Review Recent reports have suggested that the Singleton Bypass, along with other infrastructure projects in the region, may be at risk of budget cuts. On May 1st, The Guardian reported that Australian infrastructure projects are
The Hunter NSW offshore wind farm, a proposed 2.5-gigawatt wind farm off the coast of New South Wales, Australia, has the potential to be fully serviced by drones piloted by artificial intelligence (AI). This could revolutionize the way offshore wind turbines are inspected and maintained, leading
The Main Road at Heddon Greta has undergone a much-needed upgrade, which was inspected today by Clayton Barr MP, the Member for Cessnock. The project is set to benefit around 24,600 daily commuters and significantly enhance the safety of the road for the local community. The
Breaking News: NSW Health has reported the first case of mpox (previously known as monkeypox) in the state since November 2022. Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that is similar to human smallpox, with symptoms that include fever, headache, muscle aches, and a rash. It is
URGENT NEWS ALERT: Help needed to locate missing 14-year-old Tahlia from East Maitland Authorities are seeking public assistance to locate a missing teenager, Tahlia, who was last seen on 3/4/23 at 3am in East Maitland. Tahlia’s family is concerned for her safety and wellbeing and are
News Alert: Rebel News Reporter Avi Yemini Ordered to Pay $67,500 in Legal Fees to Dan Andrews’ Government In a setback for free speech, Avi Yemini, a reporter for Rebel News, has been directed by the court to pay $67,500 in legal fees to the government
Maitland City Council Goes Cashless at Administration Centre Despite Legal Tender Status of Notes and Coins As of May 1, the Maitland City Council’s Administration Centre has become a cashless facility, no longer accepting cash payments from customers. The move is in line with other council
Cessnock City Councillor Ian Olsen is at risk of receiving his sixth censure after being critical of the slow progress made by the council to address issues surrounding the infamous DOT, a painted roundabout that has become a major headache for the local community. The DOT
News Alert: Police Hunting for Two Individuals in Connection to Salamander Bay Car Park Incident Port Stephens Hunter Police District seeks public help in identifying a man and a woman captured in a photograph. The police believe that these individuals may have crucial information related to
Cessnock Council Approves Massive Development Despite Previous Rejection In a shocking turn of events, the Cessnock Council has approved a massive development on Sixth Street in Cessnock, despite previously rejecting it on the 15th of March. The development consists of two massive units, each with four
Newcastle City PD Welcomes Four New Probationary Constables Last Friday, the Goulburn Police Academy saw the graduation of Class 357 with 221 officers, including four new Probationary Constables who will begin their careers at Waratah and Newcastle Police Stations. Newcastle City PD welcomed the new officers
Great news for residents of the Cessnock City Council LGA, as a new 22-space car park has been completed at Bridges Hill Park. The project, which took four months to complete, promises to improve access to this much-loved local gem. Councillor James Hawkins and Mayor Jay
A verdict has been reached in the trial of Zach Mavin for the fatal stabbing of Robert “Bobby” Palmer in Shortland two and a half years ago. Mr. Mavin was accused of murder and attempted armed robbery after he allegedly held up a service station on