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Hunter Valley school bus services improved

Ten Hunter Valley schools get upgraded bus services after years of complaints. Better timing, coverage and safety for students in growing areas like Huntlee and Branxton.

Prison guard basher's sentence overturned

An inmate who launched a violent attack on four prison guards in Cessnock has had his community sentence overturned and will now serve time in prison. Read the full story.

$170M Cocaine Found on Australian Sheep Ship

Australian Federal Police investigate how 170 million dollars worth of cocaine allegedly ended up on the Al Kuwait live export ship in Perth. Full details on the shocking maritime drug bust.

Seven charged after police assaulted in Bega

Seven individuals face charges after police officers were injured during a violent confrontation at a suspected drug bust in Bega. Get the latest details on the incident.

African Man Faces Life in Prison Over Meth Haul

A Tanzanian crewman faces life imprisonment after being caught with 3kg of methamphetamine at Port Adelaide. The alleged drug bust is estimated to be worth $2.7 million. Read the full details.

Prison guard assault sentence appealed as inadequate

Prosecutors appeal against what they call an 'inadequate' sentence for a man who brutally assaulted correctional officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre, arguing for stronger consequences for prison violence.

Lovedale Long Lunch Cancelled for 2026

The iconic Lovedale Long Lunch, a staple of the Hunter Valley's culinary calendar for decades, will not return in 2026. Discover why this beloved food and wine festival is ending and what it means for the local community.

Cessnock man jailed for road rage stabbing attack

A Cessnock man's violent road rage attack involving a knife has resulted in a prison sentence. Discover the shocking details of the incident that left another driver seriously injured.

Hunter Valley murder charge: McLoughney faces court

A man has been formally charged with murder following a violent incident near Cessnock in the Hunter Valley region. Christopher James McLoughney remains in custody as police continue their investigation.

Prison guard attacker dodges jail in Cessnock case

A man who brutally assaulted a correctional officer at Cessnock Correctional Centre has avoided prison, receiving a community corrections order instead. The decision has raised questions about justice for frontline prison workers.

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