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William Crighton and John Schumann making music with inmates at Cessnock jail

"The best class I've ever taught," says Redgum legend John Schumann.

Newcastle Herald

Driver admits to losing control in pursuit hitting officer and car

A driver who spun out of control and hit a police car and officer after a wild chase through Cessnock has pleaded guilty.

Newcastle Herald

Family of Aboriginal man disappointed by coroner's findings from death in custody inquest

The family of an Aboriginal man who died in a Cessnock jail cell at 37 years of age in 2021 believe he would still be alive today if he had received correct medical treatment.

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Tensions rise as Cessnock councillors accused of racism in Voice, cultural policy debate

'Abuse is abuse, or I'll claim myself to be Aboriginal.'

Newcastle Herald

Alleged bikie pleads not guilty over Anzac Day pub brawl

Marko pleads not guilty over alleged assault at Cessnock hotel.

Newcastle Herald

Next section of major rail cycleway receives approval

The endorsement means 27.5 kilometres of the trail has been approved.

Newcastle Herald

Man charged with over a dozen counts refused bail

A Cessnock woman was also charged and will appear before court next month.

Newcastle Herald

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Cessnock councillor faces fifth code-of-conduct censure motion in 18 months

The independent says each investigation costs ratepayers about $35,000.

Newcastle Herald

Freed from jail for three hours, man robbed bottle-o and carjacked elderly driver

A parolee spent three hours as a free man in which time he robbed a bottle shop at Cessnock and carjacked and assaulted an 83-year-old man at Kearsley.

Newcastle Herald

Accused's stunning reversal in middle of Cessnock tip murder trial

After the victim had offered to fight the accused a number of times over a year, the court heard their feud came to a head inside the Cessnock Waste Management Centre.

Newcastle Herald

Total fire ban as heatwave hits the Hunter: temps to reach 39 degrees

The Greater Hunter including Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton and the Upper Hunter has been placed under an extreme fire rating.

Newcastle Herald

Cessnock Urgent Care Clinic a step closer with calls for interest

"This will help to take the pressure off our local Hospitals at Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Maitland, Singleton, and John Hunter."

Newcastle Herald

Coroner hands down inquest findings into Indigenous prisoner's death in Cessnock jail

When he was growing up, his principal told his family their gifted boy could be the first Aboriginal astronaut. At the age of 37, he died in a NSW prison cell.

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'I'm going to end you': jury told of accused killer's threat before Cessnock tip death

Adam Bidner is accused of murdering rival scrap metal scavenger Shane Mears when he allegedly ran him down from behind in the Cessnock tip in 2020.

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Hunter's housing hell: report card raises 'alarm bell'

Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens have joined the top ten local Government areas in regional NSW with the "highest housing needs" along with Cessnock, Maitland, and Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald

Cessnock lottery win: $164,000 prize confirmed in NSW The Lott draw

A Hunter resident will receive a boost to her bank account after The Lott officials confirmed her division one winning entry in Wednesday's Lotto Strike.

Newcastle Herald

Sinkhole opens up in front yard after rain cell dumps almost 200mm in parts of the Hunter

A sinkhole has appeared in Wallsend after rain caused the collapse of a front yard amid a huge deluge across the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

$111m master plan for Cessnock hospital revamp open for comment

The state government has revealed more detail on its proposal to redevelop the health hub, including new services for patients and staff.

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Urgent research needed to understand Hunter koala populations after bushfire devastation

Research is urgently needed to fill knowledge gaps about koala populations in Cessnock and Lake Macquarie, according to data collected by the NSW Environmental Defenders Office.

Newcastle Herald

Family gathers for answers after Aboriginal man's death in custody at Cessnock jail

Family members and loved ones of Aboriginal man William Haines gathered outside Tamworth court for a traditional smoking ceremony before the inquest into his death while in custody opened on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

Stalwart Wayne Smith earns fond farewell from Hunter harness racing

Wayne Smith has been synonymous with Hunter harness racing for most of his 43 years, not just as an administrator but also a tireless volunteer. So much so, that his departure from the secretary-manager role at Newcastle and secretary position at Maitland caused shock - and some concern. "I did…

Newcastle Herald

Business student puts hand up for NSW election

The National Party has unveiled its candidate for the seat of Cessnock at March's NSW election.

Newcastle Herald

Vehicle stolen from drive-through at Bunnings

Police are investigating after a vehicle was stolen while it was in the drive-through section of the Bunnings Warehouse store at Cessnock just before Christmas.

Newcastle Herald

PolAir joins manhunt in Cessnock: stolen car spotted by police

According to police two males exited the stolen Commodore in Mount View Road, Cessnock, before fleeing on foot. They are described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in their late teens, with slim builds and wearing hooded jumpers.

Newcastle Herald

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