Bunnings redevelopment receives green light
Maitland's Bunnings store is set to get a whole lot bigger, with Maitland City Council approving a […]
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Lyn's brave shave for Leukaemia Foundation
Lyn Twaddell wasn't particularly concerned about losing her long hair for the World's Greatest Shave. "I needed the […]
Hunter Independent to go on hiatus
Hunter Independent will go on an indefinite hiatus following the March 23 state election. Launched in mid-2016, Hunter […]
East Maitland to host sanctioned skate comp
A competition sanctioned by the Australian Skateboarding Federation will mark the official opening of East Maitland's new […]
GIVEAWAY: Repertory presents Tony award winning play
Following a fight between their offspring, two sets of parents discover who the children really are in […]
Land zoning anomaly goes for gateway determination
The missing piece of development along Aberglasslyn's Denton Park Drive could soon be filled in, with Maitland […]
This week at Maitland council: March 12
Maitland City Council will meet again tomorrow night. On the agenda: The passing of Milton Morris AO Councillor […]
East Maitland Public receives trifecta in Coalition election promises
East Maitland Public School will benefit from three Coalition education announcements that would see almost $1 billion […]
Mulbring woman honoured for community-mindedness
Mulbring's Bianca Judd has been recognised for her community contributions, being named Cessnock's 2019 Woman of the […]
Volunteers wanted for Cessnock vineyard planning group
Cessnock City Council is seeking 15 people to participate in a working group to inform the newly […]
MP concerned about roundabout light placement
Member for Maitland Jenny Aitchison has expressed concern that the traffic lights to be installed on Maitland's […]
Cessnock volunteers' efforts recognised
Four Cessnock locals have had their tireless volunteer efforts acknowledged through the Premier's Volunteer Recognition Program. Les Goldie, […]
Acclaimed chef tastes Maitland festival
Highly acclaimed chef Cory Campbell will headline this weekend's Maitland Taste Festival as the event celebrates its […]
Labor pledges netball facility upgrade
The local infrastructure commitments from Labor have kept rolling, with $5 million promised to Maitland Netball Association […]
Football ground upgrade promised in Federal election commitment
Maitland Football Club will receive $1 million to upgrade Cooks Square Park, in the second election promise […]
Museum receives grant to commemorate migrant camp
The Greta Migrant Camp will be the subject of a commemorative exhibition at Maitland Regional Museum later […]
Council develops bat management policy
Maitland City Council will ask the Office of Environment and Heritage to give the tick of approval […]
Traffic lights for problematic roundabout
Traffic lights will be installed at Maitland's problematic Church Street roundabout in an effort to reduce westbound […]
Labor commits to two new schools in Maitland
It's a big ticket item that has been high on the Labor agenda for several years, and […]
Milton Morris remembered as 'inspiration'
Milton Morris AO is being remembered as an inspiration to the 22,000 students who have passed through […]
Nominations sought for Hall of Fame
Maitland City Council is calling for nominations of people to be inducted into its Hall of Fame. The […]
Federal Labor hits local campaign trail
Although an election date has not been announced, Federal Labor have already hit the local campaign trail […]
This week at Maitland council: February 26
Maitland City Council will meet tomorrow night. On the agenda: Draft flying fox camp management policy Council has […]
Labor promises to halve local road maintenance backlog
The Hunter's road maintenance backlog will be slashed by 50 per cent under a Labor government, Shadow […]
One Nation launches Maitland campaign
A Raymond Terrace fitter machinist will try to snag a Lower House seat for the One Nation […]
Gerald hits the road for Mai-Wel, again
Gerald Frogley already has around 25,000 fundraising kilometres on a Honda CBR125 motorcycle under his belt, but […]
Kurri scouts become Landcare warriors
12 enthusiastic Kurri Kurri Scouts have thrown up their hands to tackle a rehabilitation project in a […]
Community representatives sought for Hall of Fame committee
Maitland City Council is calling for nominations from community members who would like to be on the […]
Council commits top up money to Abbot St works
Maitland City Council has committed $1.19 million to undertake the long-planned widening of Central Maitland's Abbot Street, […]
Steamfest to roll into Newcastle Interchange
Steamfest visitors will have the opportunity to take a steam locomotive to the Newcastle Interchange, with tickets […]
Traffic lights proposed for Abermain intersection
Traffic lights are part of a slew of upgrades that have been proposed for a problematic Abermain […]
Tocal Field Days launch scholarship program
The Tocal Field Days Association has launched a scholarship program targeting event management students. Based over five years, […]
Labor launches "bold plan" for free TAFE
600,000 students could study at TAFE NSW for free over the next 10 years, in the next […]
Cessnock cemeteries plan open for comment
Cessnock City Council is seeking feedback from residents about the future management of their 12 cemeteries. A document […]
Statewide fire ban for Tuesday
A Total Fire Ban for New South Wales will kick in at midnight tonight. The Hunter region will […]
This week at Maitland council: February 12
Maitland City Council will meet again tomorrow night. On the agenda: Citizenship ceremonies Council has indicated that it […]
Algae alert for local waterways
Blue-green algae has reached high levels in three Maitland waterways. Maitland City Council has issued a warning after […]
Labor promises ongoing P and C funding
An annual $5000 grant will be given to school Parents and Citizens Associations if a Labor government […]
Hunter JO to tackle contaminated land
The Hunter Joint Organisation (Hunter JO) will employ a contaminated land professional for up to three years […]
Council moves on Maitland parking study
The long-awaited study into Maitland CBD car parking is now underway. Maitland City Council has engaged GTA Consultants […]
Mai-Wel gets Live and Loud in 2019
Off the back of great success in 2018, Mai-Wel's music program participants will be showcasing their skills […]
Musical society presents third installment of Showstoppers
Off the back of successful runs in 2013 and 2016, Maitland Musical Society will stage the third […]
12 honoured in Cessnock Australia Day Awards
12 individuals and community groups were acknowledged for the contributions to Cessnock at the city's Australia Day […]
Councillor seeks support for Morpeth bicentenary plan
Tonight a Maitland councillor will push for the formation of a committee that would oversee events surrounding […]
Halliday to be Liberal election candidate
Maitland City Councillor Sally Halliday will be the Liberal Party's candidate in the March state election, ending […]
Life on the land inspires 2018 Citizen
As a fifth generation farmer, Belinda-Jane Davis knows first-hand the effects of drought. The Maitland Mercury journalist was […]
Young Citizen driven to help
Maitland's 2018 Young Citizen of the Year just wants to help people. East Maitland 15-year-old Kelci Brain was […]
Repertory plays lies, subterfuge and murder
Do you really know your partner? That is the question posed to Suzy in Maitland Repertory Theatre's 2019 […]
16 locals vie for Australia Day awards
A racing driver, St John Ambulance volunteer and local historian are part of a 16 person cohort […]
Council grants available for Youth Week
Applications are open for groups and individuals to receive funding for local Youth Week activities. National Youth Week […]
MacDonald out of Maitland
Hunter Parliamentary Secretary Scot MacDonald will not run for Maitland in March's state election, after being proposed […]
Funding to refurb Cessnock signage
Cessnock City Council has received $2.2 million from the State Government to continue its upgrade of tourist […]
New hospital could be own 'ecosystem'
The new Maitland hospital could be its own 'ecosystem', if ancillary health, accommodation and food services set […]
MacDonald yet to rule out run for Maitland
Outgoing Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald has not ruled himself for run at the seat […]
Canceled NYE fireworks scheduled for June
Maitland City Council's canceled New Year's Eve fireworks display has been rescheduled to June's winter solstice. The fireworks […]
Government floats new infrastructure contribution scheme
Almost $470 million could flow into Hunter infrastructure projects under a proposed new developer contribution scheme. The Hunter […]
Seven jobseekers get start with Council
This week seven local people embarked on a new career path through Maitland City Council's apprenticeship and […]
CCTV released from East Maitland robbery
Police have released a CCTV image of two men from an armed robbery at East Maitland in […]
State heatwave plan activated as temperatures soar
NSW Police have urged people to call Triple Zero if they see vulnerable people or pets locked […]
Labor commits to match hospital build
NSW Labor has promised to match the $470 million the Liberal government has already committed to the […]
Park bowlo calls for community support
It's supported the community for over 100 years, and now Maitland Park Bowling Club is asking the […]
Officers injured during Cessnock arrest
Two police officers have been treated for minor injuries after an alleged assault in Cessnock yesterday. At about […]
East Maitland woman has six-figure windfall
An East Maitland woman is $100,000 richer after winning a Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. The woman, who […]
Lonnie Lee back for Seniors Festival
Lonnie Lee and the Leeman will once again be performing a free concert at Maitland Town Hall […]
Postponed outdoor cinema rescheduled to February
Maitland City Council will host an outdoor cinema in Morpeth Common next month, after postponing the event […]
Three days of Australia Day activities in Cessnock
Cessnock City Council will be celebrating Australia Day with a full weekend of free activities. The fun will […]
Museum misses Mercury move
Maitland Regional Museum (MRM) has missed out in its bid for a $1.5 million grant to convert […]
Police investigating Greta break and enter
Police are investigating after a man was injured during an aggravated break and enter in Greta on […]
Affordable housing development for Central Maitland
St Vincent de Paul Housing has received approval from Maitland City Council to construct a 17-apartment affordable […]
PCYC big winner in Community Building Partnerships
Maitland PCYC will undertake $75,000 of upgrades to its car park after being successful in its bid […]
Museum project for new hospital
Maitland City Council will partner with Health Infrastructure NSW and the Hunter New England Health District to […]
Cessnock council rejects government cemetery changes
Cessnock City Council will not offer renewable internment rights at any of its cemeteries, following changes to […]
Local music legend sees out year with Levee performance
Maitland's Dave Wells will wrap a big year in music by playing at the final Live at […]
Man shot at Aberdare home
Hunter Valley police are investigating a shooting in Cessnock last night. Police were called to Cessnock Hospital at […]
Neighbourhood centre ready to distribute Christmas joy
200 Maitland families will have a slightly merrier Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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