Slow Down, Kids Around campaign reaches Cessnock
It's a simple message - be more aware of children near roadways during the school holidays. The Slow […]
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Free New Year's festivities return to riverbank
Free family fun will return to the Maitland riverbank for New Year's Eve. PRD Nationwide Hunter Valley will […]
Funding for Lorn flood evacuation route study
Maitland City Council has been awarded a $100,000 NSW Government grant to conduct a flood evacuation route […]
STEM initiative launched for Hunter students
An initiative to develop local students with defence industry-specific STEM skills has been launched by Lockheed Martin […]
17 naturalised in citizenship ceremony
Like many before him, Trevor Livingstone came to Australia in pursuit of a woman. He met his now-wife […]
Council to develop policy to manage Tenambit bats
Maitland City Council will develop a Camp Management Policy to as it looks to disperse a flying […]
Grant gets ball rolling on MRAG air conditioning upgrade
Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) will be able to embark on the first step of three-part air […]
Mens shed paid visit by champion athlete
The members of Maitland Community Mens Shed were in the presence of a national athletics champion on […]
Cessnock council winner at environment awards
Cessnock City Council has received two awards at last week's Local Government NSW Excellence in Environment Awards. The […]
Nothing common at Morpeth Christmas
Arguably a golden age for Christmas movies, three classics from the late 80s and early 90s will […]
East Maitland woman's six-figure windfall
An East Maitland woman will be going boat shopping after taking out the top prize in Monday's […]
Maitland MP launches toy drive
Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison has called on the community to get behind Maitland Neighbourhood Centre's Christmas Appeal […]
This week at Maitland council: December 11
On Tuesday night Maitland City Council will meet for the final time in 2018. On the agenda: […]
Football volunteer recognised for long service
Running a canteen isn't as easy as it sounds, but Maitland Football Club volunteer Margaret Osland has […]
Rate Council's performance in community survey
Maitland residents have the opportunity to rate Council's performance with a community survey now available to complete. The […]
$29 million seniors development to JRPP
The Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel will meet next week to determine a development […]
Hope not lost on Lands Office sale
The former East Maitland Lands Office building could still be placed in local hands, with the NSW […]
Hundreds of bats make Tenambit home
In less than two years hundreds of flying foxes have made a small Tenambit reserve their home, […]
MacDonald considers tilt at Maitland
Outgoing Parliamentary Secretary for Hunter Scot MacDonald has not ruled at run at the seat of Maitland, […]
Critical incident launched after Cessnock crash
A critical incident investigation has been launched following a fatal single-vehicle crash at Cessnock this afternoon. Officers from […]
Kurri kids take out short film competition
Kurri Kurri High School has taken out the 2018 Waste Ops short film competition, winning the public […]
Air con still possible for schools that missed out
Three Maitland schools have missed the threshold for automatically qualifying for air conditioning under the NSW Government's […]
Cost shifting survey highlights impact on councils
The NSW Government's waste levy should be invested in better waste management initiatives, Maitland and Cessnock councils […]
Local chance to see new Knights recruits in pre-season trial
Several of the Newcastle Knights' new recruits are expected to take to the field in a pre-season […]
Maitland and Cessnock schools to receive air conditioning
18 Maitland and 13 Cessnock public schools will receive air conditioning under the first round of the […]
This week at Maitland council: November 27
Maitland City Council will meet on Tuesday night. On the agenda: Thornton warehouse development Hume Doors and Timber […]
Maitland parking study pushes forward
A long-awaited study into car parking in Maitland's CBD is expected to be completed by July 2019, […]
Young people wanted for Youth Week committee
Maitland City Council is calling for people aged 12 to 25 to nominate for next year's Youth […]
Total Fire Ban Thursday
The Rural Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban for the Hunter region tomorrow ahead of […]
Nominations open for Australia Day awards
Maitland and Cessnock councils have opened nominations for their Australia Day awards. In Maitland the Citizen and Young […]
Artists use talents to contribute to drought relief
A group of Maitland artists have put their abilities to use and devised an exhibition to raise […]
Levee mural welcomes all
One of Central Maitland's newest talking points has expressed the feeling of joining the city and echoed […]
Morpeth café approved with 'acceptable' parking deficiency
Maitland City Council has approved plans for a redevelopment of Morpeth's Bronte Guest House, despite being 13 […]
Rutherford students back neighbourhood centre appeal
In 2017 Maitland Neighbourhood Centre gave out more than 250 Christmas hampers to families in need and […]
Independent radio hits local spot
As upheavals continue in Hunter-based media, a new internet radio station is looking to buck the trend […]
A b-ute Christmas, Levee style
'Dashing through The Levee in a rusty Holden ute' aren't quite the Bucko and Champs' lyrics we're […]
Maitland misses out in World Cup bid
Rugby Australia's Chief Executive Raelene Castle has thanked Maitland for its contribution to the 2021 Women's Rugby […]
Council rejects application to extend school construction site hours
Maitland City Council has knocked back an application for work hours to be extended on the Bolwarra […]
Man charged after firearms search
A 33-year-old man has been charged after firearms and drugs were found in a Kitchener home this […]
A weekend wander, Woodville way
The first thing you notice as you approach the home of former Heritage Gardens Nursery owners Bob […]
Cessnock named NSW tidiest town
Cessnock has taken out the state title and six other awards at this year's Keep Australia Beautiful […]
Partnership to bind artists and business
Central Maitland shopfronts are set to become the city's newest gallery, with a partnership between the businesses […]
Sub-branch's gift to the community
East Maitland RSL sub-branch knows the value of its wider community. That's why, with the help of a […]
This week at Maitland council: November 13
Maitland City Council will meet again tomorrow night. On the agenda: New Morpeth café Redevelopment plans for the […]
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day in Maitland Park
Hundreds of people attended Sunday's Remembrance Day service in Maitland Park, which doubled as a commemoration of […]
Suspicious fire at Lochinvar chapel
Police are appealing for public information about a suspicious fire at Lochinvar over the weekend. At about 3am […]
Mai-wel artists tackle hUGGe boot
One of Maitland's biggest landmarks has received the flourish of Mai-Wel's creative artists. Mortels giant UGG boots have […]
Open day for learning
A Maitland early education provider will throw open its doors on Saturday to show how fun and […]
Students get creative to tackle waste reduction
Two local high schools are vying for public votes to be named the winner of the Waste […]
Museum searches for faces of Armistice
Maitland Regional Museum is hoping that this weekend's armistice commemorations will encourage more privately-held WWI artifacts to […]
Aitchison launches petition to improve Thornton intersection
Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison has called on the State Government to fast track safety upgrades at […]
South Maitland Railways to celebrate anniversary with open day
South Maitland Railways will celebrate two massive anniversaries next month by throwing open the doors to the […]
Bonjour to Maitland's newest cinema
BYO popcorn and chair - a pop-up cinema is bringing foreign films to Maitland's doorstep in a […]
Rutherford mural paints community pride
Three striking murals have been unveiled in a Rutherford social housing complex in a placemaking collaboration between […]
Local contractors invited to register interest in hospital construction
New Maitland Hospital contractors Multiplex will be hold an information session for potential local subcontractors next week. The […]
PHOTOS: Punters cool off at Bitter and Twisted
While Maitland continued to swelter through its first heatwave of the season the cold drinks flowed at […]
Council prepares admin building DA
Maitland City Council has moved into the final stages of preparing its development application for a new […]
Total Fire Ban declared for Friday
The NSW Rural Fire Service has declared a Total Fire Ban for Friday, with temperatures to soar […]
Bitter and Twisted embraces local partnership
A distinctly Hunter flavour will be on the menu at this weekend's Bitter and Twisted Boutique Beer […]
19 Maitland women with undiagnosed breast cancer
As many as 19 Maitland women could have breast cancer but don't know it. In closing Breast Cancer […]
Human rights champion to speak
Former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Gillian Triggs will appear in Maitland on Thursday night. Professor […]
Ironbarks attacked near Rathluba Lagoon
Almost 30 trees along Wallis Creek have been hacked at in a serious vandalism attack. The damaged trees […]
GIVEAWAY: Repertory plays a wonderful life
In a change from tradition, Maitland Repertory Theatre will bring the golden age of radio to the […]
Three charged after Cessnock gaol operation
Three people will be attending court after a joint police and Corrective Services operation at Cessnock Correctional […]
Ideas sought for Seniors Festival
Maitland City Council is on the hunt for ideas for future Seniors Festivals. Held annually, the festival celebrates […]
PHOTOS: Armistice honoured in Kurri parade
More than 600 students took to the streets in Kurri Kurri on Friday to mark the 100th […]
Pennie Kearney successor named
Former CEO of Community Living Australia Lynne Graham has been appointed as the new CEO of The […]
Bubs turn pink for breast cancer awareness
Some of Maitland's youngest have joined in the fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the most […]
Community clean-up and film screening for Take 3 movement
Environmentalist Tim Silverwood will appear at Hoyts Green Hills on Friday night for a free screening of […]
Youth employment toolkit wins national award
A youth employment program developed by Cessnock City Council has been named as one of the country's […]
Officers allegedly assaulted at Weston home
A 16-year-old boy has been refused bail after allegedly assaulting police officers who were attempting to arrest […]
This week at Maitland council: October 23
Maitland City Council will meet again tonight. On the agenda: New Council administration building Councillors will be asked […]
Upgrades for Maitland Hospital mental health infrastructure
Almost $500,000 of work will be undertaken at Maitland Hospital to create a therapeutic environment for people […]
Riverlink building wins architectural award
Architecture firm CHROFI has received an international architecture award for its work on The Levee's Riverlink building. Announced […]
Signed memorabilia under auction for MRAG
For the second time, a collection of signed celebrity memorabilia is going under the hammer with all […]
Historians take WWI soldiers to the streets
With the Kurri Kurri Centenary of Armistice street parade just over a week away, a unique project […]
Maitland mattress muster next month
Residents will have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted mattresses for free next month, with Maitland City […]
Local writers sought to Meander through Maitland
If you have a favourite thing about Maitland and a way with words, Maitland City Council wants […]
Mai-Wel creates vibrant laneway art
Mai-Wel artists have explored Maitland's connection to its community through a vibrant project, the latest in a […]
Sod turn marks start of ambulance station work
The new $3.8 million Rutherford Ambulance Station is expected to be operational by the end of 2019, […]
More millions granted to create Maitland Sports Hub
By 2021 Maitland will be the home of an almost $25 million sporting hub, after the NSW […]
Riverlights to fly Tongan flag for first time
For the Tongan community, this weekend's Riverlights Multicultural Festival will be as much about learning from other […]
Grant sought for Cessnock mountain bike park
Cessnock City Council has applied for a state government grant to facilitate the creation of a mountain […]
Fundraising begins for community hospice
For 28 years Maitland's Volunteers for Palliative Care have been supporting families through end-of-life journeys and on […]
PCYC celebrates million dollar refurb
Maitland PCYC now has the capacity to host state and national gymnastics competitions, following the upgrade of […]
'Council fallen to lowest point': Mayor
Just one vote has temporarily denied former Maitland mayor Peter Blackmore the honour of Freeman of the […]
Hunter artists collaborate on Country
An exhibition showcasing the diversity of the Australian landscape is hanging at The Hunter Artisan Gallery & […]
Musical theatre classics brought to life
Some of William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's most popular tunes will fill St John's Pro-Cathedral this weekend […]
This week at Maitland council: October 9
Maitland City Council will meet again on Tuesday night. On the agenda: Wallis and Swamp-Fishery Creek Flood […]
Free compost giveaway mid-October
Residents of Cessnock, Maitland and Singleton will have the opportunity to pick up some free compost in […]
Community called to Graffiti Removal Day
Maitland's three Rotary clubs are calling on the community to jump on board and take part in […]
Free Rutherford skate event next week
A new community event for local skaters will launch at Rutherford next week. Rutherford Shred will feature demonstrations […]
Walka refurb remains on agenda
Maitland City Council will engage with Crown Lands to develop a Condition Assessment Report for the Walka […]
Grant to assist Mai-Wel job seekers
A Mai-Wel program which helps people with disabilities transition from school to the workforce has been bolstered […]
Council to pursue NRL country round match
Maitland City Council will throw the city's name in the ring as a potential match host for […]
Griffin elected deputy mayor
Liberal councillor Mitchell Griffin was elected as Maitland's new deputy mayor on Tuesday night. The North Ward councillor […]
This week at Maitland council: September 25
Maitland City Council will meet again tomorrow night. On the agenda: Election of Deputy Mayor Although not required […]
GIVEAWAY: All is not lost in Repertory's Yonkers
Although set in 1940s New York, director Leilani Boughton believes local audiences will find much to connect […]
Bridges Hill Playground receives government boost
More than $900,000 of State Government cash will be used to upgrade Cessnock's Bridges Hill Playground, as […]
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