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01/11/2025

Elon Musk just declared war on Wikipedia. Here's why both sides are losing. Read the full story for free 📰 https://bit.ly/47mzJFb

Elon Musk just declared war on Wikipedia. Here's why both sides are losing. Read the full story for free 📰

01/11/2025

A man is in custody following the death of a woman in Kearsley, near Cessnock, overnight.

Police had earlier appealed for public assistance to locate a 37-year-old man believed to be able to assist with their inquiries. He was arrested this afternoon after being seen in Bellbird.

When police searched the vehicle he was travelling in, officers allegedly located a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition, which have been seized for forensic examination. The man has been taken to Cessnock Police Station.

A black Hyundai Tucson has also been seized as part of the investigation.

The arrest follows the discovery of a woman’s body inside a home on Ellalong Street, Kearsley, around 7.30 pm Friday (31 October 2025).

Local detectives, assisted by the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, have established Strike Force Keavall to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.

Police have confirmed the matter is being treated as domestic-violence-related, and inquiries are continuing.

A man is in custody following the death of a woman in Kearsley, near Cessnock, overnight. Police had earlier appealed...

01/11/2025

Police are urgently searching for 37-year-old Christopher James McLoughney, who they believe can assist with inquiries into the death of a woman at Kearsley, near Cessnock, last night.

Officers were called to a home on Ellalong Street around 7:30 pm after reports of a domestic-violence-related incident. A woman was found dead at the scene, and detectives have now launched Strike Force Keavall to investigate.

⚠️ Do NOT approach this man. He may be armed and is believed to be driving a black 2008 Hyundai Tucson SUV, NSW registration DK75HP. If you see him, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cessnock Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a home in Kearsley, near Cessnock, overnight. Emergency...

01/11/2025

A fascinating new initiative by University of Bristol researcher Dr Natalie Hyacinth shows how the right piece of music can... https://bit.ly/3X4kxGv

A fascinating new initiative by University of Bristol researcher Dr Natalie Hyacinth shows how the right piece of music can...

31/10/2025

From cobwebs to glowing pumpkins -- we want to see YOUR Halloween house! Post a pic below 👇🎃 https://bit.ly/4oJuKE2

From cobwebs to glowing pumpkins — we want to see YOUR Halloween house! Post a pic below 👇🎃

31/10/2025

⚠ MOUNT ARTHUR LIFELINE ⛏

In a major development for the future of mining in the Upper Hunter, Malabar Resources will purchase more than half of BHP’s Mount Arthur coal mine near Muswellbrook, securing ongoing employment and investment for the region beyond 2030.

Malabar has now finalised agreements to acquire several exploration and mining tenements, along with 3,700 hectares of land from BHP, in two stages. The company will also accept tailings from Mount Arthur between 2026 and 2030.

The new underground mine, to be known as Maxwell North, is expected to generate more than 300 long-term jobs and many additional indirect roles.

In a major development for the future of mining in the Upper Hunter, Malabar Resources will purchase more than half...

31/10/2025

🚓 HIGH-SPEED CHASE IN THE UPPER HUNTER 🚓

A 36-year-old Muswellbrook man has been granted conditional bail after allegedly leading police on a dangerous pursuit through Bengalla and Wybong Roads — with speeds reaching up to 170km/h 😳

The chase was called off for safety, and the man was arrested shortly after.

He’s been banned from driving, placed under a curfew, and must report to police three times a week.

He’ll front Muswellbrook Local Court again on November 4.

A 36-year-old Muswellbrook man accused of leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase through the Upper Hunter has been granted...

31/10/2025

I love the smell of freshly cut grass and rain on a hot afternoon. Also what about the smell of a cake baking. ~ Pete.

31/10/2025

The final season is less than a month away, will you be watching? https://bit.ly/4ospl4w

The final season is less than a month away, will you be watching?

30/10/2025

K-pop Demon Hunters vs Labubu... meanwhile I'll just be here hiding from the theme song 😅 https://bit.ly/4oeKS0y

K-pop Demon Hunters vs Labubu… meanwhile I’ll just be here hiding from the theme song 😅

30/10/2025

"Mike and The Titanic"

~Bear

30/10/2025

Thousands of prison officers across NSW have walked off the job following outrage over the sentencing of a Cessnock inmate who attacked four guards — two of whom can never return to work.

The Public Service Association says the three-year community sentence is “a slap on the wrist.”

The Justice Minister says correctional staff deserve safety but court decisions must be respected.

Thousands of prison officers across New South Wales have walked off the job in protest at a court decision that...