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Maitland ranks among 'happiest' cities as hitching post debate rages on

Maitland's hitching post debate is continuing to rage

Newcastle Herald

'It's racist': artist takes Maitland hitching post debate to the source

Fresh chapter in artist's challenge to Maitland's hitching post folklore.

Newcastle Herald

Art stoush: Maitland mayor's role in spotlight

Under what authority did the Maitland mayor act, asks councillor

Newcastle Herald

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Australian town defends its ‘long-valued and admired’ statue of an enslaved African American child

Maitland city council has condemned an art exhibit challenging the 150-year-old figure, which the artist says ‘does not represent Black skin with any dignity’

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Allegations continue to fly over controversial hitching post art intervention

Council says neither the mayor or general manager were involved

Newcastle Herald

'Come for the art, stay for the municipal panic': statue at centre of storm

Maitland City Council rushes to stand by 'Jocko' amid art debate

Newcastle Herald

Bulk problems: the mixed messages of paying for health care

Letters: ' I told her I could not afford that, and we left it at that.'

Newcastle Herald

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Open to traffic: first cars cross new 'flood-proof' Melville bridge

It's hoped the higher, stronger bridge will be the end of flood detours.

Newcastle Herald

Angry shareholders vote against SevenWest executive pay deal as Kerry Stokes says he too has suffered

The media tycoon presided over his presumptive last annual general meeting as Seven West Media’s chair. Plus: ABC’s 90s hit returns, but will it work?

The Guardian - AU

Six people a day: when Maitland will hit 100,000 people

The city is one of the fast growing in NSW.

Newcastle Herald

Four Hunter councils to save millions in joint renewable energy deal

The money will be reinvested in community projects.

Newcastle Herald

'Cannot be done by ratepayers funding': mayors unite to talk housing

The five Lower Hunter mayors addressed a lunch.

Newcastle Herald

State of play: counting continues in the Hunter's council elections

Where Cessnock, Dungog, Maitland, Singleton councils are up to.

Newcastle Herald

Next mayor of Lake Macquarie: Labor's Adam Shultz declares victory

'I'm looking forward to the next generation of leadership.'

Newcastle Herald

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A region in the fast lane: meet the Maitland mayoral candidates

There are four candidates standing for the top job.

Newcastle Herald

Woman accused of being drunk behind wheel when dog-walker struck

High-range drink driving charge after vehicle hit man, buildings.

Newcastle Herald

Finally, justice for Maitland as city unveils its own Monopoly board

Take that Giethoorn!

Newcastle Herald

How Maitland marked Australia Day - music, games and a dip in the pool

How the Maitland community spent Australia Day 2024

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Central Maitland park's multi-million dollar upgrades unveiled

New playground, basketball court, picnic space for Maitland CBD.

Newcastle Herald

Shovels in the ground for Chisholm Plaza by Christmas

'The people of Chisholm have been crying out for this.'

Newcastle Herald

Calls for independent investigation into Scott Neylon letters to the editor

Office of Local Government asked to investigate Scott Neylon's letter writing campaign.

Newcastle Herald

World Cup live sites in the Hunter: where you can watch

The screenings will begin with the Matildas opening night match against Republic of Ireland on July 20.

Newcastle Herald

Maitland mayor quits second job after $40,000 pay rise

Mr Penfold is no longer working for Nationals senator Ross Cadell.

Newcastle Herald

Hundreds rally to 'save' Walka Water Works from caravan park plan

Spearheaded by the Save Walka Community Alliance, the rally was a chance for those concerned with the holiday park to voice their worries and share ideas.

Newcastle Herald

Maitland council appoints new general manager

The former St Francis Xavier and University of Newcastle student has worked for Port Stephens, Randwick and Northern Beaches councils.

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