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Dedicated volunteer Lesley Flannery marks milestone 90th birthday

Her community work has raised millions for cancer research.

Last updated 0 days, 19 hr, 58 min, 25 sec ago by Chloe Coleman

New public primary school announced for booming Maitland suburb

A growing suburb is getting a much-needed public school.

Last updated 1 days, 3 hr, 10 min, 40 sec ago by Chloe Coleman

Nationals endorse 'best value rail project in Australia'

The Train to Cessnock campaign makes its case for returning train services to the Coalfields to Engineers Australia.

Last updated 1 days, 7 hr, 11 min, 25 sec ago by Matthew Kelly

Why even AI-savvy under-35s in Australia are paying for real news online

How distrust of online algorithms is transforming media habits.

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Independent Planning Commission to decide fate of massive HVO Mine extension

Hunter Valley Operations extension plans head to a July IPC hearing

Last updated 0 days, 0 hr, 22 min, 25 sec ago by Louise Nichols

Manning Valley trans woman hits back at MP's federal bathroom bill

A local family and the real-world impact of a culture war.

Last updated 0 days, 23 hr, 6 min, 25 sec ago by Julia Driscoll

How Maitland's 'generation next' stood up when it counted most

Injuries to key players forced Maitland to call on its youth

Last updated 2 days, 3 hr, 46 min, 25 sec ago by James Gardiner

New public school announced for fast-growing suburb

The new school will be built on a 2.9 hectare site, the state government announced.

Last updated 1 days, 1 hr, 1 min, 25 sec ago by

Bulldogs climb into top five after keeping Hawks scoreless

The club hasn't held a team to zero since 2013.

Last updated 1 days, 18 hr, 54 min, 25 sec ago by Michael Hartshorn

Were you there? Maitland Magpies win hearts in magical FFA Cup campaign

The Central Coast Mariners may have won the game but the Maitland Magpies and football in this city are the big winners

Last updated 3 days, 2 hr, 16 min, 25 sec ago by