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
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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
NEWS ALERT: FRESHWATER CROCODILE FOUND IN CENTRAL COAST BACKYARD! Here are the key points you need to know: The discovery of a freshwater crocodile in a Central Coast backyard has raised concerns about the illegal trade of exotic animals and the risks associated with keeping such
Controversy sparks over plans to build an offshore windfarm in Newcastle and Port Stephens, as a petition opposing the project gains momentum. The petition, which has garnered 423 signatures, opposes the proposal by Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen to construct at least 130 wind
Street Art Alert: Mysterious Artworks Discovered on Powerpoles in High Street, Maitland Residents of Maitland are in awe after two intriguing artworks were found on power poles on High Street. One of the pieces features a squashed tin with beer bottle cap eyes, while the other
Breaking News: Police Chase and Arrests in Newcastle Last night, a police pursuit took place through Newcastle resulting in the arrest of a man and woman. The chase began when police attempted to pull over a station wagon on Newcastle Road, Jesmond, for a random breath
A concerned citizen has petitioned the council to turn the intersection into a stop sign and implement traffic calming measures at the crest between Deakin Steet and Newcastle Steet, Kurri Kurri. This comes after a rollover accident at the Wemol street intersection, which has prompted locals
A man has been charged in connection with a two-car crash that occurred in Mayfield last week. The incident took place at around 9 am on Thursday, April 20, 2023, on Wye Street. Police were alerted to the collision and rushed to the scene. Upon arriving,
Breaking News: Woman Appeals for Dashcam Footage After Husband Brutally Attacked by Group of 7 Men in Cessnock In a shocking incident that took place on the e around 6pm to 6:30pm on April 25th, a group of 6-7 young men allegedly attacked and robbed a
Breaking News: Car and Motorcycle Crash on Kotara-Charlestown Road Emergency services are currently attending to a car and motorcycle crash on Kotara-Charlestown Road at Carnley Avenue. The incident was first reported at 8:58 am today, causing disruption to southbound traffic in the area. Motorists are advised
NEWS Alert: Federal Energy Minister’s Visit to the Hunter Sparks Concern Amongst One Nation Candidate One Nation candidate, King, has expressed concern over the visit of Chris Bowen, the Federal Energy Minister, to the Hunter region. King believes that Minister Bowen should provide a detailed explanation
In a shocking discovery, a hunter shopper has uncovered a major issue with a bag of Doritos chips purchased on sale from the Kurri Kurri Coles. The 170-gram package of chips was found to only weigh a measly 80 grams, leaving the customer feeling cheated and
Traffic News: Clarence Town Road Closed in Both Directions Following Single Vehicle Crash into Power Pole Police have issued a warning to commuters as Clarence Town Road near Oakendale Road in Clarence Town is currently closed in both directions following a single vehicle crash into a
Hunter Pharmacist urges government to consider implications of 60-day medication dispensing A pharmacist from the Hunter region of New South Wales is calling on the government to reconsider its proposal to implement a 60-day dispensing of medications from July 1st. Chelsea, one of the three female
News Alert: Man Charged in Alleged Armed Robbery in Newcastle A 37-year-old man has been charged following an alleged armed robbery that occurred at a convenient store on Hunter Street, Newcastle. Police responded to reports of a man threatening a store worker with a knife and
Breaking News: Heart-Stopping Moment: VRA Volunteers Pull John the Horse from Drowning Earlier today, VRA volunteers were activated at approximately 11:45 am to rescue a horse named John from a dangerous predicament. According to reports, John was in distress after falling into a body of water.