20 Nov 09 | Cory Clark, a 17-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer from Thornton, realised his dreams yesterday when he became the owner of a greyhound.

20 Nov 09 | There will be some friendly competition at the 2010 Maitland Showgirl of the Year and Miss Maitland contest. Best friends and neighbours Emma Crawley and Tiffany Cochrane have thrown their hats in the ring to be named Miss Showgirl at a gala dinner at Monte Pio in February.

20 Nov 09 | The man known as Mr Maitland will be the face of Australia Day next year. Former long-serving Maitland MP Milton Morris will take on the role of the city’s ambassador for the annual celebrations in Maitland Park on January 26, at the invitation of Mayor Peter Blackmore.

20 Nov 09 | Metford’s Lynne Fairhall said changing the culture of archery was first on her list after being named Field Archery Australia’s national director of coaching.

20 Nov 09 | Jeff “Northern” Mullard dedicated his life to cricket. Now some of those he influenced will pay tribute to the colourful sporting personality, who died in his sleep late last month, in the way he would love best – on the cricket field.