Scrapped music festival promoter apologises for 'delay' in stopping ticket sales A billing page for ticket sales was taken down only after questions from the Newcastle Herald. Newcastle Herald · Sep 23
The $5 million plan for a new school in booming Hunter suburb If approved, it would deliver a 350-student school. Newcastle Herald · Aug 12
Allegations continue to fly over controversial hitching post art intervention Council says neither the mayor or general manager were involved Newcastle Herald · Aug 4
'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 · Aug 3
Council's warning sign outside 'Jocko' exhibition condemned The council has maintained its stance. Newcastle Herald · Jul 22
Six people a day: when Maitland will hit 100,000 people The city is one of the fast growing in NSW. Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2024
Dual DAs lodged as part of Maitland Gaol rehabilitation works The new plans include a boutique hotel and restaurant. Newcastle Herald · Sep 30, 2024
Maitland gaol stays closed and repair report remains secret Council says its reviewing the findings. Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2024
'It will be a complete loss': mum's plea to prevent childcare closure Samaritans is pegged to close its Woodberry and Newcastle sites. Newcastle Herald · Aug 9, 2024
New skate park and playground coming to Maitland Construction will start this week at Gillieston Heights. Newcastle Herald · Aug 6, 2024
'Quite nasty': Maitland tops dog attacks in Hunter region There were 116 dog attacks recorded in the Hunter region. Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2024
Bitter & Twisted beer festival cancelled due to gaol closure The event will go on hiatus while the site's safety issues are fixed. Newcastle Herald · Jul 11, 2024
New twist in Scott Neylon letter-writing saga as more emails uncovered Mystery surrounds how letter writer got email sent to council heads. Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2024
Reflections Holidays pulls out of Walka Water Works due to asbestos The remediation process is more costly than expected. Newcastle Herald · May 3, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2024 Public comment sought on manufactured home estate plans at Windella Plans for 282-lot estate now on exhibition at Maitland Council.
Newcastle Herald · Jan 17, 2024 Groovin's move from Maitland has city's businesses feeling gutted Groovin the Moo will not stop in Maitland in 2024.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2023 More rate rises on the horizon as Hunter councils battle inflation Maitland's rate income will surge 10.9 per cent in two years.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 10, 2023 Compensation? Optus outage no match for East End strain during Supercars 'Compare nine weeks to one day of last income.'
Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023 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 · Oct 4, 2022 The $25 million 'glamping' plan to transform Walka Water Works The council closed the site in February due to asbestos, but has flagged a potential partial re-opening in November.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 28, 2022 Rates heading up, especially in Maitland Home owners in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie face a 3.7 per cent jump in council rates next year, but the hike could be much higher in Maitland and Port Stephens.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2022 Major structural problems to keep Hunter pool shut to swimmers A report, likely to be brought back to council this week, is expected to provide details regarding the scope of repair works, associated costs, and timelines with rectifying the problems.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 13, 2022 Steamfest 2022 cancelled due to flooding, Maitland Council confirms Steamfest 2022 cancelled due to flooding, Maitland Council confirms
Newcastle Herald · Jun 6, 2022 Letters: High costs of insurance leave the vulnerable high and dry Newcastle Herald readers have their say on the issues of the day.