The Maitland Mercury

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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.