Tag: maitland
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NEW-LOOK MALL COMES ALIVE FOR TASTE FESTIVAL
Maitland’s new-look mall came alive today, with thousands turning out for the city’s Taste Festival. A wide variety of the region’s finest food, wine and produce was on offer.
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60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAITLAND FLOOD
Today represents a significant milestone in the history of Maitland, with the city marking 60 years since it was at the centre of a major flood emergency. It caused widespread damage, resulting in the deaths of 14 people. The flood of 1955 transformed Maitland and led to the implementation of an extensive flood mitigation program,…
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LIBERAL CANDIDATE ANNOUNCED FOR MAITLAND
Two months after Maitland MP Robyn Parker announced she won’t contest the March state election, the Liberal Party has announced its candidate. Businessman Steve Thomson says he’s keen to see plans progress on the area’s new hospital, as well as improvements to major roads.
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BODY FOUND IN HUNTER RIVER
Police are working to formally identify a woman, who’s body was found near Maitland yesterday. A kayaker made the discovery in the Hunter River at Lorn, at around 11:30am. The area was examined by forensic specialists, before the Water Police and Rescue Squad removed the body. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
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LIGHT PLANE CRASHES AT LUSKINTYRE
Emergency services are at the scene of a light plane crash near Maitland. The single-engine Chipmunk, which is an antique military aircraft, came down in a property near the Luskintyre airstrip at around 12:40pm. Two people were on board, one has a broken arm and the other has chest pains. The pair – aged 30…
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TEEN CHARGED FOLLOWING ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY
A teenage boy has been charged following the attempted armed robbery of a newsagency near Maitland this morning. Police allege the 16-year-old entered the store on High Street at Largs at around 10 o’clock and threatened the owner with a knife. The owner grabbed a wooden bat and the boy ran from the scene. He’s…
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QUESTIONS OVER NEW MAITLAND HOSPITAL GO UNANSWERED
Plans for the new Maitland hospital remain short on detail, more than a year after the state announced its preferred site. The Health Minister today couldn’t shed light on when work will begin, or if it will be a public-private partnership.
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ROBYN PARKER EMERGES FROM ICAC WITH REPUTATION INTACT
It’s claimed three Liberal scalps this week alone… but today, an MP walked from the Corruption Commission with a smile on her face. Maitland MP Robyn Parker cleared her name after taking her turn in the witness seat – saying she returned one banned donation and didn’t know anything about any other money. Hunter developers…
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ROBYN PARKER DENIES RECEIVING ILLEGAL DONATIONS
Maitland MP Robyn Parker has denied receiving illegal donations for her 2011 state election campaign. It comes after developer and now Newcastle lord mayor, Jeff McCloy, told the ICAC he may have given money to Ms Parker. She took the stand at the Corruption Commission today, saying the money was for her family to produce…
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ADAMSTOWN CLAIMS FIRST DIVISION FOOTBALL GRAND FINAL
Adamstown has celebrated promotion to the NBN State League by winning a fiery first division grand final clash with Maitland in extra time.