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Dog Killed, Elderly Man Injured as Driver Flees Nelson Bay Hit-and-Run – Police Urgently Hunt Blue SUV

Dog Killed, Elderly Man Injured as Driver Flees Nelson Bay Hit-and-Run – Police Urgently Hunt Blue SUV

MHV NEWS January 14 5:31 AM
A shocking alleged hit-and-run in Nelson Bay has left a family dog dead and a 71-year-old man injured, after a driver allegedly struck both and fled the scene without stopping. Police are urgently appealing for public assistance following the disturbing incident, which occurred just before...
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Major Car and Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Cessnock Road at Chinaman’s Hollow

Major Car and Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Cessnock Road at Chinaman’s Hollow

MHV NEWS January 13 6:01 PM
BREAKING NEWS Emergency services are on scene following a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle on B68 Cessnock Road at Chinaman’s Hollow, Weston. The incident has occurred moments ago, with multiple emergency service units responding. Witnesses report the road is completely blocked, with...
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Kevin Rudd to Step Down as US Ambassador After Turbulent Tenure Marked by Trump Clash and Major Diplomatic Wins

Kevin Rudd to Step Down as US Ambassador After Turbulent Tenure Marked by Trump Clash and Major Diplomatic Wins

MHV NEWS January 13 8:25 AM
Canberra / Washington DC — Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has confirmed he will step down as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States at the end of March 2026, bringing to a close a high-profile diplomatic posting that combined significant strategic achievements with moments...
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Former Councillor Urges Cessnock to Accept Rate Rise to Avoid Administration

Former Councillor Urges Cessnock to Accept Rate Rise to Avoid Administration

MHV NEWS January 12 8:15 PM
Former outspoken Cessnock councillor Ian Olsen says the community should accept the proposed almost 40 per cent rate increase, warning it may be the only way to prevent the council from being placed into administration after more than a decade of Labor-led councils under former...
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Three Men Charged After Violent Brawl at Hunter Valley Bar, Knife Allegedly Involved

Three Men Charged After Violent Brawl at Hunter Valley Bar, Knife Allegedly Involved

MHV NEWS January 12 7:04 AM
Three men have been charged following a violent brawl at a licensed venue in the Hunter Valley, where a knife was allegedly used during the altercation. Police from the Hunter Valley Police District were called to the Full Throttle Bar on Lings Road, Buttai, about...
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Landlord’s Market: Why Finding a Rental in Cessnock Is Now Harder Than Ever

Landlord’s Market: Why Finding a Rental in Cessnock Is Now Harder Than Ever

MHV NEWS January 11 8:37 PM
The rental market across the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) is tighter and hotter than at any point in recent memory, with rents climbing, vacancies shrinking to historic lows, and tenants battling for limited listings — creating a crisis that’s dominating community discussion and shaking...
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Cessnock Council’s Fortnightly Red Bin Policy Exposes a Growing Divide Between Homeowners and Renters

Cessnock Council’s Fortnightly Red Bin Policy Exposes a Growing Divide Between Homeowners and Renters

MHV NEWS January 10 6:55 PM
Cessnock Council says its new fortnightly red bin collection is about waste management reform, environmental policy, and reducing landfill. That’s the official line. But in reality, this local government decision reveals something much bigger—and much uglier—about life in regional Australia during a housing affordability crisis....
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Belmont Desalination Plant Reaches Major Construction Milestone

Belmont Desalination Plant Reaches Major Construction Milestone

MHV NEWS January 7 6:58 PM
Construction of the Belmont Desalination Plant has reached a significant new stage, with the project’s micro tunnel boring machine now successfully launched beneath the seabed. The machine, named Rhiannan after local cliff-diving champion Rhiannan Iffland, has been lowered into position and is set to begin...
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Overnight Testing to Begin at Kurri Kurri Power Station as Project Nears Completion

Overnight Testing to Begin at Kurri Kurri Power Station as Project Nears Completion

MHV NEWS January 6 7:11 PM
Kurri Kurri residents may soon notice changes around the Snowy Hydro power station, with overnight testing set to begin as the long-awaited project enters its final phase. The testing is expected to run for several weeks and is a key step before the station becomes...
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Truck Erupts in Flames at M1 Rest Area Before Dawn, Emergency Crews Rush In

Truck Erupts in Flames at M1 Rest Area Before Dawn, Emergency Crews Rush In

MHV NEWS January 6 10:19 AM
Early this morning, an intense truck fire broke out at the M1 northbound rest area at Mooney Mooney, prompting a swift emergency response. The blaze, which erupted before most residents were awake, raised safety concerns for motorists travelling one of the region’s busiest motorway corridors....
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Fears for Elderly Resident as Abermain Home Engulfed in Flames Overnight

Fears for Elderly Resident as Abermain Home Engulfed in Flames Overnight

MHV NEWS January 6 8:43 AM
Around 12.30am 24th December multiple fire crews rushed to a second-alarm structure fire at a home in Abermain after reports that people may have been trapped inside. The blaze quickly escalated, lighting up the night sky and prompting urgent concern from nearby residents, before firefighters...
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Man Found Tied and Stabbed in Car Boot Sparks Major Police Investigation in Sydney’s West

Man Found Tied and Stabbed in Car Boot Sparks Major Police Investigation in Sydney’s West

MHV NEWS January 4 6:46 PM
Emergency services were called to a Villawood carpark early Sunday after reports raised serious concerns for a man’s welfare, leading to a disturbing discovery. A 29-year-old man was found tied up inside the boot of a car, suffering multiple injuries, prompting a major police investigation...
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15-Year-Old Vanishes Before New Year — Police and Family Fear for Teen’s Safety

15-Year-Old Vanishes Before New Year — Police and Family Fear for Teen’s Safety

MHV NEWS January 4 4:57 PM
Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate a 15-year-old boy missing from the Lake Macquarie region, with growing concerns for his welfare. Callum Schonewille was last seen in Charlestown about 1pm on Monday, 29 December 2025. When he failed to return home and could...
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