A man arrested following an alleged domestic violence incident in Cessnock has now been identified. Police allege the incident occurred about 2.30am on Sunday, 12 April 2026, at a unit on North Avenue, where a woman was allegedly assaulted and threatened by a man known...
Emergency services were called to a property in Elrington yesterday afternoon after a man became trapped beneath a heavy metal water tank. About 2:11pm, rescue crews were activated following reports the man was pinned under a 250kg tank, with both legs trapped above the knees....
A man is set to face court after being charged over a series of alleged domestic violence-related offences in Cessnock. Police from the Hunter Valley Police District began investigating after reports of an incident at a unit on North Avenue about 2.30am on Sunday, 12...
A police operation continues in Cessnock following a heavy emergency response at a unit block on the corner of Darwin and Cooper Streets. While police have confirmed there is no threat to the public, witnesses at the scene reported seeing a man being outside in...
Police are appealing for information after an assault and attempted robbery in the State’s north yesterday. About 5.25pm yesterday (Sunday 12 April 2026), NSW Ambulance paramedics were called to a carpark on Cowper Street, Wallsend, following reports of an assault. A 59-year-old man was treated...
Emergency services have swarmed a unit complex on the corner of Darwin and North Ave Streets in Cessnock this afternoon, with reports of an active police siege underway. A specialist police vehicle, believed to be a BearCat, has been deployed to the scene alongside heavily...
In a dramatic and potentially explosive move, Donald Trump has ordered the United States Navy to impose a full-scale blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, sending shockwaves through global markets and raising fears of a major military conflict. The high-stakes announcement targets ships accused of...
HORROR HUNTER VALLEY CRASH: Young Man Fighting for Life After Truck and Car Collision A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital after a serious crash involving a car and truck north of Aberdeen in the Hunter Valley in the early hours of...
A 23-year-old man accused of violently assaulting a police officer in the Hunter Valley has been granted bail, despite strong backlash from the police community. The incident allegedly occurred during a roadside stop in East Maitland, where police had pulled over a vehicle for random...
Firefighters are currently battling a significant house fire at Warnervale, with the property well alight as emergency crews work to contain the blaze. Dramatic scenes are unfolding, with aerial images captured by the Central Coast Aero Club showing flames tearing through the home from above....
A local coal mine has been officially approved to continue operating for years longer than expected, sparking fresh outrage from climate groups and debate across the state. The Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved a new extension for the Chain Valley coal mine near Lake...
A 19-year-old woman was left terrified after allegedly being threatened with a firearm during a disturbing incident that triggered a major police investigation in Newcastle’s north. Police say the ordeal unfolded earlier this month when a 32-year-old man allegedly turned a weapon on the young...
A jaw-dropping new listing in Cessnock is turning heads, with a sleek, modern home at 21 Leonard Street now on the market for a cool $1 million — and it’s packed with features buyers are scrambling for. Step inside and you’re greeted with a home...
Police have launched a widespread appeal to track down several wanted individuals believed to be in the Hunter Valley region, with authorities urging the public to come forward with any information. A number of arrest warrants are currently outstanding, with those wanted believed to have...
A second woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a baby after a home birth near Newcastle in 2024. A privately practising midwife attended a home in Wallsend on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, to assist a woman during labour. Police will allege...
Singleton, Hunter Valley – Thursday, 9 April 2026 A truck driver has died after his vehicle crashed into a tree and rolled down a steep embankment near Singleton this morning. Emergency services were called to Mirannie Road, Mirannie, just before 9:00 am following reports of the...
If this were really a “total victory,” you wouldn’t need to announce it. You wouldn’t need press conferences, statements, or carefully worded declarations. People would just know. Because when people win—really win—they celebrate. They flood the streets. They wave flags. They sing. They cheer. It’s...
Thousands of council workers across New South Wales are at the breaking point as rising fuel prices make commuting a financial nightmare. The United Services Union is demanding a 50 per cent increase in fuel subsidies, taking the case to the NSW Industrial Relations Commission...
A key transport link in the Upper Hunter is finally back in action, with Coulson’s Creek Road officially rebuilt and reopened after nearly five years of closure and setbacks. The road was first shut down in 2021 after suffering severe structural damage and instability, making...
Motorists hoping for instant relief at the bowser may need to temper expectations, despite the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. Global oil markets reacted quickly when the strait was closed, sending prices soaring amid...