Yearly Archives: 2021

A family has had a lucky escape after a car ploughed into a house near Cessnock in the middle of the night. Key points A vehicle crashed through a fence…

A couple had a lucky escape today after rolling their 4wd drive down a sand dune and into some bushes. Key Points A vehicle rolled down a sand dune at…

Three people have been charged over an alleged home invasion at a Raymond Terrace home early this morning. About 3.40am (Saturday 12 June 2021), emergency services were called to a…

Cessnock Council says the community is fed up with illegal dumping in the local area and have a plan to tackle illegal dumping. Our community is tired of seeing our…

Holiday traffic causing delays between Bresfield and Hexham on the New England Hwy and Maitland rd this afternoon. Its advised to avoid the area or allow extra travel time.

Nigel Boogaard announced he will retire after 16 seasons in the A-League, 34-year-old has decided this season will be his last.  “When the season started, I had in my mind…

Key Points Emergency services responded to reports of a single vehicle crash.The driver was treated at the scene but died a short time later.Specialist forensic police are investigating. READ MORE

Police are appealing for dashcam footage as they continue to investigate a suspected road-rage incident near Newcastle last month. Police have been told a white Skoda sedan and a white…

Detectives have commenced an investigation following the fatal shooting of a woman near Newcastle yesterday. Just after 8pm (Wednesday 9 June 2021), emergency services were called to a home on…

Emergency services were called to motorcycle crash near Cessnock this afternoon. The Westpac helicopter quickly dispatched a critical care team to stabilize the rider who had suffered a head injury.…

Cessnock Council is seeking feedback from the community on a draft policy that could see dogs labeled as dangerous have their status revoked. MAN HUNT: POLICE HUNTING THREE MEN AFTER…

A man has been charged with alleged child sex offences in the state’s Lake Macquarie region. In April 2019, detectives from Lake Macquarie Police District established Strike Force Arapaima to…

An investigation is underway to identify the driver of a car that fled after crashing into a home in Lake Macquarie this morning. About 4.15am (Wednesday 2 June 2021), emergency…

Transport for NSW and Andrew Constance MP have approved an application to overhaul the school bus routes for Wallsend, Maryland, Fletcher and Minmi.Hunter Valley Buses have announced that the new…

Fears Victoria's Covid-19 outbreak has jumped state lines after an infected man traveled to the South Coast of NSW. The person, who reported the onset of symptoms on 25 May…

A tradesman has had his ute raided overnight near Cessnock. Thieves made off with Makita tools and PPE equipment. The tools had blue markings on them with Christian Taylor waterproofing…