The Maitland Mercury
What's On
Things to do
Wollombi's weird and wonderful creative retailers
Full of local artists: Stephanie Vella, owner of the Roadside Gallery in Wollombi. Picture: Marina Neil
Alex Morris
Friendly rivalry headed for Showdown in wrestling main event
Josh Leeson
MATES: "The Chief" Rig will challenge Carter Deams for the Newcastle Pro Wrestling heavyweight title. Picture: Simone De Peak
NAIDOC Week poster winner Ryhia Dank sends powerful message of country
Jim Kellar
Ryhia Dank's winning poster entry is very personal. Picture: NAIDOC Week
DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged
UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.
Josh Leeson
Tocal event is back for 2021
Michelle Mexon
Millie McDonald is all smiles during a previous Tocal Field Days.
What's on around Maitland this weekend
Chloe Coleman
BARGAINS: Head to The Levee on Saturday, July 2 during the One Day Sale for the chance to win a $5000 shopping spree. There will be discounts and exclusive offers available in 39 stores across the retail precinct.
Talk on the Anglican Church in early Maitland
HISTORIC: St Mary's Maitland. Picture: Marina Neil.
Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody
Josh Leeson
UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel
Movies
Review
A harmless way to kill an evening
Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix
Cris Kennedy
Review
Period piece steeped in modernity
Jane Freebury
Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema
Review
Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle
Cris Kennedy
Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix
Theatre and Arts
Bare knuckle ride with our hero Les Darcy
HARD KNOCKS: Jarrod Sansom as Les Darcy with his father Ned, played by Scott Bevan. Pictures: Joerg Lehmann
Daniel Scott
Cosi at the Repertory a reminder that 'art can make spirits soar'
Chloe Coleman
HEARTWARMING: Amelia Rae (Julie), Richard Rae (Lewis) and Grant Bailey (Roy) have been hard at work rehearsing. Picture: Anne Robinson.
Classic colour: National Gallery snaps up Smart bargain
Sally Pryor
Curators Rebecca Edwards and Deborah Hart with the recently acquired Near Knossos (1973) by Jeffrey Smart. Picture: Karleen Minney

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