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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How Twix the assistance dog saved this air force veteran's life

19 hours ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Chloe Coleman

Air force veteran Ian Fletcher with assistance dog Twix the Labrador. Picture by Jonathan CarrollWithout his military assistance dog Twix, air force veteran Ian Fletcher says he wouldn't be here today.
Meet the candidates who will be contesting the seat of Paterson

1 day ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Laura Rumbel |Chloe Coleman

Meet the candidates who will be contesting the seat of PatersonThe Maitland Mercury asked the candidates vying to be Paterson's next federal MP what they can offer Maitland residents. Here are their answers (in ballot paper order).
Anzac Day 2025: services in Maitland, East Maitland, Morpeth

3 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Chloe Coleman

Veteran Neil Cromarty at the East Maitland Anzac Day service in 2024. Picture by Jonathan CarrollThousands of Maitland residents will gather on Friday, April 25 to attend Anzac Day services across the city.
Stabbing death in fight at popular nightlife spot

4 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Ethan James |Fraser Barton

Police have called for witnesses after a man died in a street fight in an entertainment precinct. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOSA man who died after a street fight at a popular nightlife strip was known to police, with investigators saying it was unlikely a random attack.
The DJ who created Newcastle's pirate radio station reveals himself and why he created Trojan

5 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Simon McCarthy |simon mccarthy

Justin Moon has been broadcasting on and off - evading the authorities - since 2016. After the national broadcasting authority shut him down, he revealed why he went rogue on the airwaves. Picture by Marina NeilWhen the men sauntered up the path to his door from their van bristling with antennae parked at the curb, he knew the jig was up.
Lambs boot the difference as Maitland Pickers survive Scorpions scare

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

Maitland Pickers halfback Brock Lamb lines up to take a conversion. Picture by Michael HartshornHe may be nine-months short of match-fitness, but Brock Lamb's laser-like boot has lost none of its accuracy and proved the difference in Maitland's 22-20 win against Macquarie.
Dutton says there are strategic differences between Newcastle and Darwin ports

6 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Matthew Kelly

Peter Dutton says a Coalition would not break Port of Newcastle lease. A Coalition government would not seek to reclaim total ownership of the Port of Newcastle as it has proposed for the Port of Darwin.
Four dead in Italian cable car accident near Naples

6 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Alvise Armellini |Fabiano Franchitti

At least four people are dead after a cable car collapsed near Naples in Italy.
Spiralling debts may leave Merriwa aged care with nowhere to call home

6 days ago | maitlandmercury.com.au | Gabriel Fowler

Merriwa's Gummun Place Senior's Hostel. Picture supplied. THE future is looking even more uncertain for a Hunter aged care facility which is said to be losing up to $1 million per year.
Vale Craig McEntyre: Maitland cricketer made mark in Sydney and Perth

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

Craig McEntrye died aged 60 after a short battle with melanoma. Picture supplied. Former star Maitland cricketer Craig McEntyre, who played first grade in the Sydney and Perth competitions, has been remembered fondly by his former teammates.