Around 6 pm on Sunday, 7 September, emergency services responded to a serious incident on the Central Coast, approximately 70 km north-northeast of Sydney, involving an elderly man who sustained burns. NSW Ambulance tasked a Westpac Rescue Helicopter to the scene to provide advanced medical support. Paramedics,...
She’s only 25. A bright young woman with her whole life ahead of her — and she’s missing. Celeste was last seen in Merriwa at 1pm on Saturday, 6 September 2025. Since then, her loved ones have been left in unbearable silence, praying for any...
The teenager killed in a police pursuit in the Hunter region has been identified as 17-year-old Ryelee Brain. Ryelee was the front-seat passenger of a stolen vehicle being driven by a 14-year-old boy when it crashed following a police pursuit late last week. Several other...
A critical incident has been declared after a teenage boy was killed and four others injured in a police pursuit that ended in a crash in the Hunter Valley overnight. Just before midnight, officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a speeding...
Stargazers across the Hunter are in for a rare celestial show, with a total lunar eclipse – or “Blood Moon” – set to appear in the early hours of Monday morning. The eclipse will begin late Sunday night, with the total phase starting at around...
Breaking News: Teen Dead, Critical Incident Declared After Police Pursuit Crash – Hunter Valley A critical incident has been declared after a teenage boy was killed and four others injured in a police pursuit that ended in a crash in the Hunter Valley overnight. Just...
A man has died following a shark attack at Long Reef this morning. Emergency services, including NSW Police Marine Area Command, Surf Life Saving NSW, and NSW Ambulance, rushed to the scene after the man was pulled from the water with critical injuries. Members of...
Maitland is heading into the hottest months of the year without its main swimming facility, with the city’s 50-metre pool to remain closed through spring and into the start of summer. The closure has left families frustrated, with locals saying they have nowhere suitable to...
NSW Police have moved to block a protest march planned for September 13 that would see demonstrators walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The rally, promoted as an “anti-corruption” event by the group Australia Unites Against Government Corruption, has drawn attention over with some alleging...
All Ways Healthcare clinics in Cessnock and Kurri Kurri are excited to announce that, effective 1 September 2025, they have transitioned to 100% bulk billing for all patients. This means no out-of-pocket expenses for eligible patients at the time of consultation. What This Means for...
The Business Council of Australia has just announced we need another $400 billion to hit their magical 60% “Net Zero” target. That’s on top of all the billions we’ve already thrown at this green fantasy. And when some bureaucrat agency pipes up that we need...
Cessnock’s popular motorcycle tourist route has received a major boost, with more than $1.3 million in safety and road upgrades now complete at Bucketty. The works included wider shoulders, new guardrails, resurfaced pavement and improved drainage, delivering a smoother and safer ride for motorists. The...
Police have charged two men following an investigation into alleged death threats made against a serving officer in the Hunter Valley. On Tuesday 26 August 2025, authorities were alerted to comments allegedly posted on social media that included direct threats to kill a police officer...
🚨MISSING – PLEASE HELP BRING MATEI HOME🚨 Have you seen 14-year-old Matei Ernst?He was last seen yesterday morning (Thursday 4 September) around 8am on Marlborough Street, Rutherford — and hasn’t been heard from since. Matei is just a boy. He is deeply loved by his...
Emergency crews worked late into the night after a serious crash on Maitland Road in Cessnock left a driver trapped in their vehicle. At 10:13pm last night, rescue teams were called to the scene where it was confirmed the driver was pinned by both compression...
A teenage girl has been flown to hospital with critical injuries after being attacked by a dog at a home in Singleton this morning. Emergency services were called to Broughton Street about 11.30am (Thursday 4 September 2025), and found 16-year-old girl suffering critical injuries to...
Hungry Jack’s in Broadmeadow is currently closed for renovations, according to posts on Reddit. The closure has come as a surprise to many locals who regularly visit the fast-food outlet, particularly after sporting events. One Reddit user shared their frustration, saying they had dropped in...