News and updates
Here is the latest news and information from Council, including media releases, the weekly Mayors Column and community notices.
Celebrate Earth Hour by planting natives in your garden
Earth Hour, which will be held on Saturday 30 March at 8.30pm, is the world’s biggest movement to protect the planet and involves a symbolic show o
Youth shining bright on stage
On Friday, I will be attending the opening night for ‘God of Carnage’, the latest production to be put on by the Maitland Repertory Theatre.
Council Launches Vibrant City Sponsorship Program
The program is an annual initiative which offers both in kind and financial sponsorship to local organisations that fit within the guiding principl
Turn your thumb green this Autumn
We are a couple of weeks into Autumn so I thought it timely that I write about one of my favourite pastimes, gardening.
Youth shining bright on stage
On Friday, I will be attending the opening night for ‘God of Carnage’, the latest production to be put on by the Maitland Repertory Theatre.
Turn your thumb green this Autumn
We are a couple of weeks into Autumn so I thought it timely that I write about one of my favourite pastimes, gardening.
Maitland Taste returns to The Levee
This weekend I am looking forward to celebrating the delights of the Hunter Region at the tenth anniversary of Maitland Taste at The Levee.
Look Who's Still Talking at Maitland City Library
If you love your podcasts or you’re interested in the library’s Look Who’s Talking program, check out the new, free podcasts at
Prosperous and vibrant city
A key driver in ensuring Maitland continues its development as a contemporary city is a focus on the thriving economy including plans, programs and
#MyMaitland the place to visit
Total visitation to Maitland remains strong, with the most recent statistics released at a local government area level by Tourism Research Australi
Maitland key in Greater Newcastle Metro Plan 2036
Maitland is the fastest growing regional city in NSW and it is expected that by 2036, over 104,000 people will call Maitland home.
Celebrate Earth Hour by planting natives in your garden
Earth Hour, which will be held on Saturday 30 March at 8.30pm, is the world’s biggest movement to protect the planet and involves a symbolic show o
Council Launches Vibrant City Sponsorship Program
The program is an annual initiative which offers both in kind and financial sponsorship to local organisations that fit within the guiding principl
Nominations Sought for City of Maitland Hall of Fame
The City of Maitland Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding achievement and contribution of individuals from all spheres of the community who have mad
Scenes of the Crime with Barry Maitland
DS Kathy Kolla and DCI David Brock are back, but this time they are working opposite sides of the case.
