The Latest Breaking News from Cessnock

Teen accused of stealing car, leading police on chase with two boys inside

The dog squad helped arrest the trio at Cessnock overnight.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 7, 2024

Anti-smart cities Libertarians score local council election wins after NSW Liberals’ nomination debacle

Party that campaigned with manifesto warning of ‘24/7 surveillance state and social credit system’ claims seats across state

The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2024

Inmates accused of role in alleged drug ring supplying Cessnock jail charged

Police allege the drugs had a prison value of $250,000.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2024

'Boom': man allegedly threatens constable during police interview

The 34-year-old applied for bail in Cessnock court

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2024

Expect a warm welcome at The Italian Corner in Wickham

You must try the baby squid, prawn and oyster mushroom entree.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2024

Light plane crashes while landing at Cessnock, one man taken to hospital

Two people were on board at the time, and one was injured.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2024

The Cessnock ice rip, the wild car chase and the alleged stabbing murder

Russel Rajapakse has pleaded not guilty to murdering Corey Breceljnik.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2024

Cessnock inmate accused of taking drugs from visitors, selling them in jail

Police estimate the street value of the drugs to be $24,000.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2024

Hunter siege: Tactical police swarm street, homes evacuated before dawn

A man has been arrested after an almost 10-hour stand-off.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2024

Cowardly killer wants sentence reduced for running down defenceless rival

The feud came to a head in the Cessnock Waste Management Centre.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2024