UPDATE! Missing Woman Last Seen In Nulkaba

BY OLIVIA DILLON

UPDATE:

After making enquiries, Police say Sharny was found safe and well at Byron Bay.

Police have thanks the public and the media for their assistance.

EARLIER:

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman reported missing from the Cessnock area.

43-year-old Sharny Cavanagh was last seen at a home on Occident Street at Nulkaba at about 6:30pm on Sunday the 20th of August, 2023. 

Her family says her disappearance is out of character.

Sharny is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall, of a medium build, with blonde hair, and brown eyes.

She was last seen driving a silver 2019 Honda HRV station wagon with the NSW registration EBK-88P.

Sharny is known to frequent the Nulkaba, Beresfield and Cessnock areas 

If you've seen her or her car or know where she is, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.  

BREAKING! Man Arrested At Nulkaba After High-Speed Pursuit

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face court later this month accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit from Maitland to the Coalfields.

Patrolling police spotted a Holden Barina on High Street Maitland at about 9.00pm On Tuesday - checks revealed the car was possibly being driven by a suspended driver.

They tried to pull the car over but it took off, leading police on a lengthy pursuit at speeds allegedly reaching 160km/hr.

The chase continued for about half an hour through several suburbs before the car stopped on Wine Country Drive at Nulkaba.

The 21-year-old driver from Rutherford was arrested - he's been charged with drive in a manner dangerous, police pursuit, suspended driving, possession of a small amount of methylamphetamine and possession of a knife.

He's been granted conditional bail to face Cessnock Local Court on December 21.

Police say a female passenger in the car was released without charge.