A man has died following a late-night crash in the Upper Hunter region. Emergency services were called to Cullingral Road at Merriwa, about 70km northwest of Muswellbrook, around 9:15pm on Sunday (April 5, 2026), after reports of a vehicle leaving the roadway. Officers from the...
“Open the Strait or Face Hell”: Donald Trump’s Explosive Threat to Iran Sparks Global Alarm US President Donald Trump has issued a fiery and profanity-laced warning to Iran, threatening major military action if a key global shipping route is not reopened. In a post shared...
A teenage girl has been airlifted to hospital following a serious rollover crash near Scone in the Hunter Valley. Emergency services were called to the scene about 8:15pm on Saturday, 4 April, after a vehicle rolled, leaving four लोगों injured. Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was...
Police are asking for public assistance to identify a man in connection with an alleged sexual touching offence on a train from Cardiff to Hamilton. The incident reportedly occurred between 5:58 pm and 6:10 pm on Thursday, 19 March 2026. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the...
Police have charged two people during proactive patrols and knife detection operations across the Hunter region under Operation Foil. About 8:15am on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, officers patrolling Ocean Street at Merewether spotted a man allegedly carrying what appeared to be a bladed weapon. When...
🚨 BREAKING: Charges Laid Months After Horror Hunter Crash — Critical Driving Moment Now Under the Microscope A man has been hit with a string of serious charges following a devastating two-vehicle crash that claimed a life in the Hunter region earlier this year —...
Here’s the story that should have every Australian up in arms. A 24-year-old NSW police officer—just doing his job—is now facing criminal charges for trying to stop a dangerous dirt bike rider. The incident happened at 7:40pm on Thursday, 30 October 2025, on Kingstown Road,...
Cessnock MP Clayton Barr is urging both state and federal leaders to scrap the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on fuel, arguing the move would provide immediate relief to Australians struggling with rising costs at the bowser. He said cutting fuel tax could deliver fast,...
Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Thornton Teen Police are appealing for assistance to locate 13-year-old Letha Walters, who has been reported missing from Thornton. Letha was last seen around 12:30 am on Sunday, 29 March 2026. Officers from the Port Stephens Hunter Police District...
Man charged with alleged commercial drug supply – MayfieldWednesday, 01 April 2026 10:18:33 AM A man will face court today charged with multiple alleged drug supply offences near Newcastle. In March 2026, officers attached to Hunter Region Enforcement Squad established Strike Force Norlita and commenced...
Hundreds of thousands of young Australians could soon see a serious boost to their weekly pay packets after a landmark ruling by the Fair Work Commission handed down today. The decision will phase out junior pay rates for 18 to 20-year-olds across key industries like...
A senior police officer in NSW’s north is facing court after allegedly accessing and distributing restricted police data in what’s shaping up to be a serious internal breach. The 47-year-old sergeant, attached to a Northern Region command, was issued a Court Attendance Notice on Monday...
A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital with serious head injuries following a motorcycle crash in Muswellbrook on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called just after 4:30pm on March 27, with NSW Ambulance requesting urgent aerial support from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter...
Two teenage boys are in hospital after a serious e-bike crash at Belmont overnight. Emergency services were called to the intersection of the Pacific Highway and Evans Street about 8.30pm on Sunday (March 29, 2026), following reports of a collision. Police from the Lake Macquarie...
Police are scrambling to locate 50-year-old Darko after a chilling discovery sparked fears for his safety. Darko was last heard from around 9am on Friday, March 27, 2026, when he spoke with family members. Less than 24 hours later, the situation took a worrying turn....
A 15-year-old boy is set to face court today after being charged over the alleged possession of extremist material in the state’s west. Police from the New England Police District launched an investigation in December 2025 following reports a teenager was accessing extremist content online....
Fifteen years is a long time to hold a seat in politics, especially in a region as complex and changing as Cessnock. For many voters, longevity signals experience, trust, and dedication. For others, it raises questions about stagnation, influence, and whether a career politician has...
Pelaw Main residents were left stunned Friday morning as a car rolled over in a dramatic crash near Kurri Kurri. Just before 6:30am, emergency crews rushed to Stanford Street between Neath Street and Abermain Street after reports a vehicle had lost control. Firefighters worked for...
When a real crisis hits, you find out very quickly who’s actually leading—and who’s just pretending. Because right now, Australia isn’t dealing with a minor inconvenience. This is a slow-moving shock to the system. Fuel supply tightening. Diesel becoming harder to secure. Costs blowing out...
Australians sending and receiving parcels are set to pay more from Monday, with Australia Post announcing a sharp increase to its fuel surcharge amid rising petrol and diesel prices. The surcharge applied across both Australia Post and StarTrack courier services will jump from 4.8 per...