Clayton Barr set to retain Cessnock seat with a projected 73.5 % the voafterspreferencere votes distributed With 48% of the vote counted, Labor’s Clayton Barr is projected to retain the seat of Cessnock in the New South Wales state election. According to the latest figures, Barr
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An innocent afternoon turned into a nightmare for an older couple and their children involved in a two-vehicle crash in Near East Maitland. The incident quickly escalated into a shocking and disgusting tirade of abuse directed at the family. Details about how the accident occurred and
A former NSW Labor minister who used his position to corruptly benefit an ex-union leader over a coal mine potentially worth $9.1 billion in the Hunter Valley has received a second jail sentence,” according to reports. Ian Michael Macdonald, 74, was found guilty in a judge-alone
Mark Watson, Port Stephens candidate for One Nation, is strongly opposed to the proposed construction of a new high school in Medowie. As he puts it, “I stand opposed to it because it’s poorly planned and incorrectly budgeted for.” While proponents like Kate claim to rely
The owners of the vineyard are devastated by the overnight blaze that engulfed their winery, causing significant damage to the property. Shocking new photos show the devastation of the blaze, with charred ruins and debris scattered throughout the area. The blaze at Tamburlaine Winery on McDonalds
In a developing story, firefighters from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on the scene at Tamburlaine Winery on McDonalds Rd in Pokolbin, located in the Cessnock Local Government Area. The blaze was first reported at
Earlier this month, the Cessnock community was shocked by the sudden and tragic death of 21-year-old Caitlin Thornton. She was found unconscious in her backyard and her condition deteriorated rapidly, and her life support was turned off three days later. Caitlin was a young woman in
Australian Federal Police (AFP) have intercepted a light plane flying under the cover of darkness from Papua New Guinea to Queensland, allegedly carrying more than $15 million worth of methamphetamine. The plane is said to have flown from Wilton, south-west of Sydney, to Bulolo in PNG,
Tragedy struck the Hunter region yesterday afternoon as a fatal two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The incident occurred at approximately 2:20 pm on Wednesday 22 March 2023, when emergency services were alerted to a collision between a motorcyclist and a blue Mitsubishi wagon
Tragic news has emerged from East Gosford following a multi-vehicle crash on Monday, 20 March 2023, which has claimed the life of a 70-year-old woman. The incident occurred at approximately 10:50 am on The Entrance Road, where a BMW heading west collided with a Mazda 2
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Mark Latham’s speech in Cessnock this morning on Sky News has highlighted the importance of the proposed ring road and the role of political parties in shaping the town’s future. One Nation’s support for the ring road project has been further strengthened by the candidacy of
Maitland Grossmann High School in New South Wales, Australia, is currently dealing with the aftermath of an incident in which a teacher, Mr. Kable, was charged with common assault following a physical altercation with a group of students in his classroom. However, despite the charges, Mr.
BREAKING NEWS ALERT: Two individuals have been charged with 17 drug-related offences following an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs in Lake Macquarie. The Hunter Region Enforcement Squad established Strike Force Journal in December 2022 to investigate the matter, leading to the execution of a
Three people have been rushed to John Hunter Hospital following a three-vehicle crash that occurred at Bennetts Green along the Pacific Highway near South Street this morning. The incident was reported at around 8:38 am and is said to have caused significant traffic delays, with southbound
A male teacher has been accused of committing common assault at Maitland Grossmann High in East Maitland, resulting in his arrest. According to reports, Port Stephens-Hunter Police District officials were called to the high school on Cumberland Street at around 2pm yesterday in response to allegations
Caitlin Rose Thornton has passed away following an incident in Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia earlier this month. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently under investigation by the police. No further details on the incident have been made available. Thornton’s passing has come as a
Kate Washington, a NSW MP, is facing criticism after making a controversial statement that suggests teachers and nurses may leave their professions if Labor is not elected in the upcoming elections. This comes after Washington made an unofficial opening of an ambulance station last week, which
Maitland’s Animal Management Facility has launched an appeal for information after four abandoned puppies were discovered in the bush at Kitchener. The six-week-old pups were found to have no microchip and were covered in fleas. Officials at the animal management facility are calling on anyone with
Andrew Fenwick, the Legalize Cannabis Party candidate for the Cessnock electorate in the upcoming New South Wales election, has called for the legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. Fenwick, who is running for the seat in the New South Wales parliament, has been campaigning