#Maitland

Walka Water Works is set for a $25 million revitalisation, with Maitland Council and the State Government signing a Memorandum of Understanding to put the site on the tourist map.

Hunter residents are facing a significant hike to their council rates next financial year.

The first in a new Blue Plaques program, to commemorate notable figures and events in the history of New South Wales, has been installed at East Maitland.

A local MP is hoping to recognise the work of Maitland volunteers as part of the new Community Heroes Initiative. 

A coalition of Hunter mayors is calling on all levels of government to provide more support for the region's disaster recovery.

The 2022 Hunter Valley Steamfest has been cancelled due to recent major flooding.

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

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

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.

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