The Maitland Mercury

The Maitland Mercury is the third oldest regional newspaper in Australia, following the Geelong Advertiser, which started in 1840, and the Launceston Examiner, which began in 1842. Founded in 1843, it was originally named The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser. Today, the Maitland Mercury continues to be published, providing news to the city of Maitland and the nearby Lower Hunter Valley region.

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Hillcrest tragedy parents shocked by verdict over deaths of six children

1 day ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Helen Kempton

The owner of the company that supplied and erected the jumping castle at the centre of a tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 says she understands the anger the families of the children who died feel toward her. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Devils call for 'sanity' with AFL licence under threat

2 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Shayne Hope

The budget for the new Macquarie Point stadium has already blown out to $945 million. Photo: HANDOUT/TASMANIAN GOVERNMENTTasmania Devils chief executive Brendon Gale hopes "sanity and cool heads" prevail as the AFL's expansion into the island state hangs in the balance amid political uncertainty. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Maitland Merlots Masters swimmers clinch gold at national evernts

2 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Michael Hartshorn

Maitland Merlots swimmers Debbie Lea, Peter Stebbing, Fred Freeman and Gail Wright show off their medals in Cairns. Picture suppliedSwimmers from the Maitland Merlots Masters Swimming Club are striking gold on the national stage as they prepare for the World Masters Titles in Singapore in August. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Police seek help after armed home invasion in Bull St Mayfield

3 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Simon McCarthy |simon mccarthy |Josh Leeson

Detective Inspector Steven Benson speaks to the media to appeal for information after a firearm was discharged at a home during an invasion in Mayfield last week. Picture by Peter LorimerNewcastle City police have made a public plea for information about an armed home invasion in Mayfield last week. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Updated: Police call for information in Mayfield gunpoint home invasion

3 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Simon McCarthy |simon mccarthy |Josh Leeson

Detective Inspector Steven Benson speaks to the media to appeal for information after a firearm was discharged at a home during an invasion in Mayfield last week. Picture by Peter LorimerNewcastle City police have made a public plea for information about an armed home invasion in Mayfield last week. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Injury blow for Maitland ahead of NSW State Senior Netball titles

3 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Michael Hartshorn

The Maitland 17s representative netball team have had a strong preparation for this weekend's NSW State Senior Netball Championships. Picture suppliedMaitland's representative netball teams are confident of strong showings at the NSW State Senior Netball titles despite some last injury concerns in the Open and 15-Under squads. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'It's a pain I wish upon no one': bubbly 9yo Macey in the fight of her life

3 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Damon Cronshaw

Macey Rashleigh is so bubbly, the nurses at John Hunter Hospital have been "fighting" over who gets to look after her. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperMacey, 9, is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday to remove "a very large brain tumour", her dad, Rob Rashleigh, said.
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4 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Donna Sharpe

Donna Sharpe is a multi award winning journalist who has covered news across Newcastle and the Hunter for 40 years. She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government, crime and general news. She returned to The Mercury in 2015 and has been editor since July 2021. Donna Sharpe is a multi award winning journalist who has covered news across Newcastle and the Hunter for 40 years.
Hills Solicitors and NVY Comets remain undefeated in Maitland netball

4 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Michael Hartshorn

NVY Comets work hard to defend the ball on the edge of the goal circle. Picture byMichael HartshornNVY Comets saw off a strong challenge from BDNC Greta Workers Club, and Hills Solicitors accounted for Maitland Blacks Pivot to remain undefeated after round five on Maitland A-grade netball. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Mustangs men and women to regroup after losing double headers

4 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Michael Hartshorn

The Mustangs were beaten 89-85 by Norths Bears in their heritage round clash at Maitland Federation Centre on Sunday. The Maitland Mustangs will have the King's Birthday weekend off to regroup after disappointing double header losses in the NBL1 East men's and women's competition. Subscribe now for unlimited access.