Cessnock Residents: Council Votes to Push Rate Hike — Here’s What It Means
The vote is in. Council has officially notified IPART of their intention to apply for a Special Rate Variation and signaled that they will begin co...
$2 Pool Entry Trial Makes a Splash in Newcastle
As temperatures soar across the Hunter today, locals are being encouraged to cool off with the City of Newcastle’s new $2 Pool Entry Trial, now und...
Baby on Board During Police Pursuit in Coffs Harbour
A 25-year-old man has been charged after allegedly leading police on a dangerous pursuit through Coffs Harbour with a baby on board. Around 4:15pm ...
Cessnock Residents: Tonight Your Voice Counts — Make It Heard
Cessnock, tonight is the night. Just 13 months into office, our new Mayor and Council are poised to apply to IPART for a Special Rate Variation, po...
Trump Snubs Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd During Press Conference: “I Don’t Like You and Never Will”
NSW Police Seize Over 500 Firearms in Major Statewide Operation
NSW Police have seized more than 500 firearms across the state in a major crackdown targeting illicit weapons and unsafe storage practices. The ope...
Cessnock residents: This Wednesday could cost you hundreds of dollars per year
Cessnock’s new Mayor is barely a year in — 13 months to be exact — and already he’s reaching into your wallet. The line from council? Blame the pre...
Breaking News: Massive Blaze at Cardiff Self-Storage Facility
Dozens of firefighters are battling a large blaze at a self-storage complex in Cardiff this morning. Emergency services were called to Kennards Sel...
Fatal Workplace Accident at East Gosford
Your Unused Opal Card Is Not Safe—And Neither Are You
NSW Labor’s Opal Card Grab: The Digital Overreach You Should Be Furious About You heard it. NSW Labor wants to raid your unused Opal cards. Yes, th...
Pair Arrested After Wanted Vehicle Located at Norah Head Campground
Monday, 13 October 2025 | 9:00 AM Police have arrested two people after locating a wanted vehicle displaying altered registration plates at a campg...
Body Found After Early Morning House Fire in Bellingen
Police have launched an investigation after a body was discovered following a house fire west of Coffs Harbour early this morning. Emergency servic...
Emergency Crews Free Driver Trapped in Late-Night Crash on Leggetts Drive
At around 11:40pm last night, emergency services responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle collision on Leggetts Drive involving a person tra...
Hunter Region Shock: Man Charged Over Brutal Armed Robbery
Man Dead, Another in Custody After Upper Hunter Shooting
Police have charged a man following a fatal shooting in the state’s north on Wednesday morning. Emergency services were called to a property on Rot...
Trapped and Terrified — Pelton Driver Rescued After Frightening Rollover Crash
🚨 Person Trapped in Serious Crash at Pelton Just before 10am this morning, emergency crews were called to a single-vehicle rollover at Pelton wher...
Heartbreaking Incident in Newcastle – Police Seek Help
Police are calling on the public for information after a Rottweiler tragically died following an alleged assault in Newcastle. The dog’s owner had ...
Mustang rolls into beer garden at local tavern
Man Airlifted After Paragliding Accident at Forster
FORSTER, NSW – A man in his 50s has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital following a paragliding accident on Saturday afternoon. The incident occ...
Man Flown to Hospital After Being Kicked by Horse Near Maitland
Emergency services were called to a rural property near Maitland in the Hunter Valley around 1:45pm on Saturday, 4 October, following reports that ...
KFC CLOSED AFTER CHICKEN SERVED METRES FROM DEAD BODY
A Bendigo KFC has been shut down “until further notice” after a man was found dead inside the restaurant. Police were called to the sto...
Police Pursuit Ends in Fiery Death Crash – Buchanan Horror
A routine police stop has ended in tragedy after a car slammed into a telegraph pole and burst into flames in the Hunter region this morning. Aroun...
BREAKING NEWS: Major House Fire on Edith Street, Cessnock
Learner driver accused of leading police on chase with baby in car
Baby in car as woman charged after police pursuit in Swansea A woman has been charged after an alleged pursuit through multiple suburbs that ended ...
Cruise Ship Passenger Airlifted Off Seal Rocks Near Port Stephens
A dramatic rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Port Stephens on Monday night, when the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to airlift a pas...
Three Young Girls Airlifted After Serious Scone Crash
At approximately 9:30 am on Monday, 29 September, NSW Ambulance tasked two Westpac #RescueHelicopters to a serious motor vehicle accident on Bunnan...
Hunter Valley: Woman Airlifted Following Serious Quad Bike Rollover
Hunter One Nation candidate calls for ‘Castle Law’ after farm break-in
One Nation candidate Stuart Bonds says he is calling for a “Castle Law” after thieves broke into his farm last night while his family slept. Bonds ...
Man Jumps from Balcony Before Being Arrested in Hamilton Raid
Man Charged After Drugs, Firearms and Cash Seized in Hamilton A 28-year-old man has been charged with multiple drug and firearms offences following...