Truck driver charged over pedestrian death at South Maitland

Hunter News 22 June 2022

A man is now facing charges after a pedestrian was allegedly fatally hit by a truck at South Maitland yesterday.

Maitland Park Bowling Club to close its doors for good next month

Hunter News 16 June 2022

Maitland Park Bowling Club has announced it will permanently close due to ongoing financial issues.

Health data proves Maitland Hospital under the pump, nurses say

Hunter News 15 June 2022

Nurses at Maitland Hospital say new health data has "vindicated" their concerns around conditions at the new site, revealing it's facing the busiest period in the hospital's history.

Rutherford Truegain site set for $20 million remediation

Hunter News 10 June 2022

The highly-contaminated Truegain oil refinery site at Rutherford is set to be demolished and remediated, after the State Government acquired the site.

Parliamentary committee visit sparks hope for Gillieston Public School

Hunter News 2 June 2022

There's hope a visit from a parliamentary committee will spur the State Government to take action on critical infrastructure issues at Gillieston Public School.

Nurses raise alarm New Maitland Hospital could struggle to make accreditation

Hunter News 9 May 2022

New Maitland Hospital is undergoing accreditation this week, but it's feared issues around staffing and resourcing could mean the hospital will struggle to meet the standards.

Maitland Magpies score $2 million in Federal funds for field upgrade

Hunter News 27 April 2022

The Federal Government has committed $2 million for the Maitland FC Magpies, to upgrade their facilities at Cooks Square Park.The...

Federal Government Announces Funding Boost for Local Councils

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BY CHARLOTTE LLOYDThe Federal Government has announced a major funding boost as part of the 2022-23 Financial Assistance Grants Payment. This...

Maitland farmers say cease-to-pump plan will cripple agriculture

Hunter News 14 February 2022

Maitland farmers are concerned a cease-to-pump rule put forward by the State Government would cripple agriculture across the Hunter.

Government promising big things and big investment in the Hunter

Hunter News 28 January 2022

It's a been a big week when it comes to investment in the Hunter this week, with the Federal and State Governments promising millions of dollars for projects in the region.

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