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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Chef to business owner: Karan brings Indian culture to Maitland restaurant

2 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Laura Rumbel

The Indian Town owner Karan Bhumbla. Picture by Laura RumbelWhen Karan Bhumbla moved to Australia almost 20 years ago, he never expected he would be serving up traditional dishes in his own restaurant. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperHe is the man behind the Indian Town at Maitland which opened in June last year.
Iran weighs retaliation against US for strikes

5 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Parisa Hafezi |Phil Stewart |Maayan Lubell

Iran is yet to retaliate after the US joined Israel's military action against the Islamic Republic. Photo: AP PHOTOIran and Israel have traded air and missile strikes as the world braces for Tehran's response to the US attack on its nuclear sites and President Donald Trump raised the idea of regime change in the Islamic republic. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Electricity price hike: Cost of living concerns rise

5 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Ben Smyth

Jacked up power prices spark cost-of-living rantThis week's editor's note comes from ACM's Far South Coast editor Ben Smyth. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperThe mercury might be dropping quickly this week, but I am hot under the collar.
International students take notice as uni ranks tumble

1 week ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Alex Mitchell

Many Australian universities have failed to impress, with their world rankings sliding. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOSAustralian universities have taken a reputational hit globally but prospective students shouldn't think they won't receive a top-tier education. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Maitland Blacks are part of premiership fly-half Coby Wetini's DNA

1 week ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Michael Hartshorn

Coby Wetini spreads the ball from the scrum. Picture by Peter LorimerThe Maitland Blacks are virtually part of premiership fly-half Coby Wetini's DNA after joining the club's Little Blacks Army ranks in under-8s. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Two-car crash erupts into altercation, alleged stabbing on Cessnock Road

1 week ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Jessica Brown

Cessnock Road remained closed in a westbound direction at 7.30am. Eastbound traffic is also affected by the closures. Picture Live TrafficA TWO-CAR crash erupted into an altercation and an alleged stabbing on Thursday morning. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperPolice said at about 4.40am on Thursday June 19 a 40-year-old man walked into Cessnock police station with stab wounds.
Hunter region traffic delays: Cessnock Rd crash and altercation

1 week ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Jessica Brown

Cessnock Road remained closed in a westbound direction at 7.30am. Eastbound traffic is also affected by the closures. Picture Live TrafficA TWO-CAR crash and reported altercation have caused traffic chaos for Hunter commuters on Thursday morning. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Multi-million dollar upgrade for Thornton school; police search for driver

1 week ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Michael Hartshorn

Since starting in 1985 at the then Melbourne Herald, journalism has taken me around Australia from Victoria, to the Northern Territory, Cairns in Queensland and now Port Stephens. After all those years there is still something special about informing and connecting with readers. Since starting in 1985 at the then Melbourne Herald, journalism has taken me around Australia from Victoria, to the Northern Territory, Cairns in Queensland and now Port Stephens.
Knee injury forces Wallabies prop into early retirement

1 week ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Murray Wenzel

An ongoing knee injury has forced the Reds', and ex-Rebels, prop Matt Gibbon into rugby retirement. Photo: James Gourley/AAP PHOTOSMatt Gibbon will swap the rugby field for real estate after a gruesome knee injury forced him into playing retirement. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Pickers junior Gary Anderson proud to reach 100 games with Maitland

1 week ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Michael Hartshorn

Gary Anderson drags two Cessnock players to the line to score a try. Picture by Michael HartshornRunning out for his 100th game in Maitland Pickers colours wasn't in Gary Anderson's plans at the start of the year as he began life in a new city and with a new football team. Subscribe now for unlimited access.