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Anzac-themed bus travels the Hunter

Alanna Tomazin

CDC NSW chief executive officer David Mead, NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison and Thornton bus driver and veteran Rachel Wheatley. Picture by Alanna Tomazin

Anzac-themed bus travels the Hunter

Alanna Tomazin

CDC NSW chief executive officer David Mead, NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison and Thornton bus driver and veteran Rachel Wheatley. Picture by Alanna Tomazin

Get your disco moves out, it's time for a song and soup

Belinda-Jane Davis

Slow Food Hunter Valley leader Marcus Bridges dancing with some broccoli, leek and potato soup. Picture by Simone De Peak

Get your disco moves out, it's time for a song and soup

Belinda-Jane Davis

Slow Food Hunter Valley leader Marcus Bridges dancing with some broccoli, leek and potato soup. Picture by Simone De Peak

Huge crowds expected across the city at Anzac Day services

Belinda-Jane Davis

A member of the Australian Army catafalque party watches over the East Maitland War Memorial on Anzac Day 2023. Picture by Chloe Coleman.

Huge crowds expected across the city at Anzac Day services

Belinda-Jane Davis

A member of the Australian Army catafalque party watches over the East Maitland War Memorial on Anzac Day 2023. Picture by Chloe Coleman.

Traffic alert for Hexham straight widening on Maitland Road

Newsroom • 1hr ago

Traffic alert for Hexham straight widening on Maitland Road

Traffic alert for Hexham straight widening on Maitland Road

Newsroom • 1hr ago

Traffic alert for Hexham straight widening on Maitland Road

Be a pumpkin picker and bring home a hearty feast

Belinda-Jane Davis • 40m ago

Slow Food Earth Market Maitland chairwoman Amorelle Dempster with a range of pumpkins that are grown in Maitland. Picture by Marina Neil

Be a pumpkin picker and bring home a hearty feast

Belinda-Jane Davis • 40m ago

Slow Food Earth Market Maitland chairwoman Amorelle Dempster with a range of pumpkins that are grown in Maitland. Picture by Marina Neil

Maitland residents are encouraged to have their say on the city's future

Newsroom

The community strategic plan engagement is open from April 12 to June 30 2024. Picture supplied

Maitland residents are encouraged to have their say on the city's future

Newsroom

The community strategic plan engagement is open from April 12 to June 30 2024. Picture supplied

Old Bulldog Mitch Cullen is now Maitland Picker at heart

Michael Hartshorn

Mitch Cullen says he owes his renewed enthusiasm for playing footy to the family atmosphere at the Maitland Pickers. Picture Elfes/Carraro

Old Bulldog Mitch Cullen is now Maitland Picker at heart

Michael Hartshorn

Mitch Cullen says he owes his renewed enthusiasm for playing footy to the family atmosphere at the Maitland Pickers. Picture Elfes/Carraro

What's on

What's on around Maitland this weekend: Events and things to do

Laura Rumbel

Join A Moving Feast to experience the best of Maitland's dining experiences. Picture by Floyd Mallon

What's on

What's on around Maitland this weekend: Events and things to do

Laura Rumbel

Join A Moving Feast to experience the best of Maitland's dining experiences. Picture by Floyd Mallon

Men armed with bat and machete hold up Anna Bay cafe

Anna Falkenmire • 1hr ago

Police were called to a cafe in Anna Bay just after 8pm on April 18. File picture

Men armed with bat and machete hold up Anna Bay cafe

Anna Falkenmire • 1hr ago

Police were called to a cafe in Anna Bay just after 8pm on April 18. File picture

Newcastle Jets women gear up for history making semi-final in Maitland

Laura Rumbel and Anna Falkenmire

Newcastle Jets A-League Women's captain Cassidy Davis with Maitland mayor Philip Penfold and Newcastle Jets coach Ryan Campbell. Picture by Simone De Peak

Newcastle Jets women gear up for history making semi-final in Maitland

Laura Rumbel and Anna Falkenmire

Newcastle Jets A-League Women's captain Cassidy Davis with Maitland mayor Philip Penfold and Newcastle Jets coach Ryan Campbell. Picture by Simone De Peak

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Youth gangs' alleged weapon supplier arrested over machete sales

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'Pretty nervous': Aussie caught in Dubai storms

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Keira Jenkins • 1hr ago

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Fraser Barton • 1hr ago

Serious concerns about the culture of medicine have been raised by trainee doctors of all genders. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

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A man is spotted on a security camera at the entrance to the business that was allegedly robbed. Picture supplied

What we know so far about the federal budget

Poppy Johnston • 1hr ago

The federal budget will be unveiled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on May 14. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Woodside revenue dives as fossil fuel prices dip

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Victorian man admits killing his grandmother

Tara Cosoleto • 1hr ago

A 22-year-old man has admitted killing his grandmother during a drug-induced psychosis. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Adrian Black • 1hr ago

Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam is stepping down to run for the federal seat of Wills. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)

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'Facilitator' in billion-dollar coke ring gets 20 years

Duncan Murray • 31m ago

Tristan Waters has been jailed for 20 years for his role in a sophisticated drug operation. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE)

Property

Australia's best investment suburbs for under $600k

Jemimah Clegg • 56m ago

More than half of the 110 suburbs and towns highlighted as strong investment prospects had median house or unit prices of less than $600,000. Pic: Supplied

Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content

Andrew Brown • 57m ago

Calls are growing for harsher penalties for social media platforms following recent stabbings. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

'Multiple red flags' missed as Star clients skimmed $3m

Keira Jenkins • 1hr ago

The Star Sydney's interim chief Peter Humphries has been grilled about his performance. (HANDOUT/NSW INDEPENDENT CASINO COMMISSION)

Survey shows culture of bullying in trainee doctors

Fraser Barton • 1hr ago

Serious concerns about the culture of medicine have been raised by trainee doctors of all genders. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

'Opportunistic thief' steals 100 indigenous artefacts

Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago

A man is spotted on a security camera at the entrance to the business that was allegedly robbed. Picture supplied

What we know so far about the federal budget

Poppy Johnston • 1hr ago

The federal budget will be unveiled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on May 14. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Woodside revenue dives as fossil fuel prices dip

Jacob Shteyman • 1hr ago

Woodside's share price has fallen by a quarter in the past eight months. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Victorian man admits killing his grandmother

Tara Cosoleto • 1hr ago

A 22-year-old man has admitted killing his grandmother during a drug-induced psychosis. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Adrian Black • 1hr ago

Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam is stepping down to run for the federal seat of Wills. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)

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