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The Maitland Mercury
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
The Maitland Mercury's complete view of property
Plans to convert former Smith's Flour Mill building into medical centre
Plans to convert former Smith's Flour Mill building into medical centre
Things to Do

Enjoy a three course meal curated by MasterChef's Adam Liaw at Riverlights

MasterChef season two winner Adam Liaw is the Maitland Riverlights ambassador. Picture supplied
Newsroom

Celebrate Maitland's biodiversity with planting and free seedling giveaway

Newsroom
Local Government Week seedling giveaway at the Maitland Administration Centre. Picture supplied

Hills Solicitors win minor premiership despite final round scare

Michael Hartshorn
Hills Solicitors, pictured earlier this season against Club Maitland City, have won the 2024 A-grade minor premiership. Picture by Michael Hartshorn
Property
Less 'genuine' buyers and oversupply of properties at pre-spring auctions
Rachel Wells
The Northcote home in Melbourne's inner north, which sold for $1.7 million less than 18 months ago, passed in at auction on Saturday for $3.3 million. Pic: Supplied

After losing his sister to suicide, Alex began to run

Carla Mascarenhas
Alex Cleary. Picture supplied

Coles reports 30pct jump in online supermarket sales

Derek Rose • 1hr ago
Coles has posted an annual net profit of $1.1 billion for the 2023/24 year. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Our People
Walls that Talk: Mai-Wel exhibition sees artist become muse
Chloe Coleman
The Mai-Wel Group staff and artists outside their Walls that Talk exhibition called 'I Am...'.Picture by Jonathan Carroll
30 firefighters attend unit complex blaze on Alexandra Avenue
A Fire and Rescue NSW Rutherford truck at the property on Alexandra Avenue.
Chloe Coleman
Magpies claim their first NPLW premiership as top four locked in
Renee Valentine
Maitland are the 2024 NPLW premiers. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

Merewether powers past Maitland to win Hunter Rugby premiership

Merewether captain Sam Bright leads the celebrations after the Greens' 41-25 triumph over Maitland in the Hunter Rugby Union grand final. Picture by Marina Neil
James Gardiner

Griffins beat Bomboras in overtime thriller to book B-grade grand final spot

Michael Hartshorn
The Raymond Terrace Magpies, picture earlier this season, have advanced to the A-grade grand final. Picture by Dynamic Sports Photography

Maitland Pickers collect fifth minor premiership in a row

Michael Hartshorn
Maitland coach Matt Lantry and utility forward Peter Wilson after Saturday's win against Lakes United. Picture supplied
'I was hanging in the gap between life and death': How Leah heard angels
Damon Cronshaw
Leah Makanda with husband Rob and children Ezrael, Hezekiah and Adlai. Picture by Simone De Peak
Our People
The sky's the limit for young Morpeth singer-songwriter Izzy
Morpeth singer-songwriter Izzy James, 12. Picture supplied
Chloe Coleman
Newcastle ranked high among Australia's worst areas for drug overdose death
Damon Cronshaw
Nicole died of a drug overdose in 2022 at age 25. Picture supplied
Live

Coal mine appears to be epicentre of earthquakes, aftershocks

Clockwise from left, a wall was cracked at Jesmond, the Muswellbrook coal mine near the epicentre of the quakes, and Mitre 10 at Muswellbook lost items from shelves. Pictures supplied by Tanya Vanderveen, Geoscience Australia, and Mitre 10
Anna Falkenmire Jamieson Murphy Madeline Link

O'Beirne stars as Elchin and Wilson score doubles on return in Pickers win

Michael Hartshorn
Matt Soper-Lawler, Alex Langbride, Connor O'Beirne and Gary Anderson after Saturday's win against Lakes United. Picture supplied.
Our History

Girl Guides have been strong in Maitland since 1923

Sue Folpp
Maitland Brownies outside the St Andrew's Street Chalet in the 1960s. Picture Maitland Mercury.
Photos
All the photos from the Hunter Rugby grand final in Newcastle
Simon McCarthy
Hunter Wanderers celebrate at the Hunter Rugby grand final on Saturday, August 24. Picture by Marina Neil
Changed traffic conditions and delay for Hexham Bridge maintenance
A map of the traffic diversion for works on northern approach of Hexham Bridge.
Michael Hartshorn
Turn to vegetable scraps for a nutritious meal that's tasty too
Belinda-Jane Davis
Slow Food Hunter Valley Food Rescue Kitchen volunteer Cassie McGuinness gets to work on making vegetable stock out of scraps. Picture by Peter Lorimer

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National

Nice drop: bottle shop burglar finds hole in roof, robs store repeatedly

Watch
CCTV footage from Yarram BWS bottle shop shows a man climbing from the roof and leaving with cash register drawers. Picture supplied
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago

Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day

Ellie Iorizzo • 2hrs ago
Pop superstar Mariah Carey is mourning the death of her mother and sister, who died the same day. Photo: AP PHOTO
Exclusive

Vapes by the kilo: TGA launches investigation into e-cigarette importer

Matthew Kelly
Inset: Huawell Trade Export Shipping's vape advertisement on Facebook. Main image source: Shutterstock.

Sport

Hills Solicitors win minor premiership despite final round scare
Hills Solicitors, pictured earlier this season against Club Maitland City, have won the 2024 A-grade minor premiership. Picture by Michael Hartshorn
Michael Hartshorn
Maitland Pickers collect fifth minor premiership in a row
Michael Hartshorn
Maitland coach Matt Lantry and utility forward Peter Wilson after Saturday's win against Lakes United. Picture supplied
Magpies claim their first NPLW premiership as top four locked in
Renee Valentine
Maitland are the 2024 NPLW premiers. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
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PropertyView
Regional property still outperforming cities since COVID
Property
Combined regional property values rose 52.5 per cent from March 2020 to July 2024 compared with a 33.4 per cent increase across all capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
Martin Kelly
Property
Less 'genuine' buyers and oversupply of properties at pre-spring auctions
Rachel Wells
The Northcote home in Melbourne's inner north, which sold for $1.7 million less than 18 months ago, passed in at auction on Saturday for $3.3 million. Pic: Supplied
Property
What you can buy for around $1 million across Australia right now
Jen Melocco
This view is a drawcard of the apartment in Sydney's Woolloomooloo that is on the market for around $1 million. Pic: Supplied

Investor spotlight: Perth real estate market is hot but can it continue?

Property
Perth has emerged as Australia's hottest property market and attracting investors and home buyers. Pic: Shutterstock
Martin Kelly

The island for sale that inspired the Chronicles of Narnia films

January Jones
The one-of-a-kind freehold island is located off the coast of Mackay.
Property

Why the RBA looked globally but held steady locally.

Andrew Fyfe
The RBA grappled with the idea of raising rates before deciding to hold firm for now. Photo: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg News

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What's On

Concerts, shows and the Jets - here's what's on in Maitland
What's on
Counterpoint Chamber Choir committee president Stef Kinsey and East Maitland performer Georgia Dulley at St Mary's Church. Picture by Marina Neil
Newsroom
What's on
Art, bread baking and history - here's what's on
The Cranky Handle Rally is on Saturday and Sunday. Picture supplied
What's on
Your guide to Maitland this weekend - a square dancing convention and exhibitions
Chloe Coleman
The NSW square and round dancing convention is on at Tocal College this weekend. Picture supplied

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Make a platypus your playmate, wake up with giraffes or set out on safari these holidays

Platypus Rescue HQ is the perfect place to see how these elusive critters spend their time. Picture supplied
Emma Brown

MeHelp: Phillipa's lifeline to the regions

Born in regional Victoria, Phillipa Brown knew she wanted to make a difference in people's every day life. Now she is through her business, MeHelp, an online telehealth psychology service which brings support to regional people no matter where they are. Picture supplied

How to navigate the tax landscape as an investor

When you choose to invest, it is important to ensure you are doing so effectively. Part of investing in startups means it is critical to understand and make use of available tax incentives and strategies such as capital gains tax. Picture by Shutterstock

Community

Celebrate Maitland's biodiversity with planting and free seedling giveaway

Local Government Week seedling giveaway at the Maitland Administration Centre. Picture supplied
Newsroom

Submit your sports results

Submit your sports results
What's on

Concerts, shows and the Jets - here's what's on in Maitland

Newsroom
Counterpoint Chamber Choir committee president Stef Kinsey and East Maitland performer Georgia Dulley at St Mary's Church. Picture by Marina Neil

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Photos and Video

Nice drop: bottle shop burglar finds hole in roof, robs store repeatedly
Watch
CCTV footage from Yarram BWS bottle shop shows a man climbing from the roof and leaving with cash register drawers. Picture supplied
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
After losing his sister to suicide, Alex began to run
Carla Mascarenhas
Alex Cleary. Picture supplied
Exclusive
Vapes by the kilo: TGA launches investigation into e-cigarette importer
Matthew Kelly
Inset: Huawell Trade Export Shipping's vape advertisement on Facebook. Main image source: Shutterstock.

Comment

Why new rules in competition are sure to be game-changing

Opinion
Modernising Australia's merger laws will be good for business. Picture Shutterstock
Andrew Leigh
Opinion

Why the new right-to-disconnect laws don't quite cut it

Zoë Wundenberg
What is reasonable is the lingering question about right-to-disconnect laws. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion

The landscape has changed and we could sleepwalk into war without knowing

Crispin Hull
Chinese President Xi Jinping. Picture Shutterstock
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We're calling it: The world's best wellness retreats

Ananda Spa, India
Akash Arora
Cost of Living

Exit of budget airlines sees passengers pay almost 40% more for flights

Sarah Falson
A Bonza flight takes off. File picture

Tranquillity to spare on island adventure

Alex Mitcheson
Tranquillity to spare on island adventure
Melting moments: The decadent treats you can only have in LA
Melting moments: The decadent treats you can only have in LA
Louise Goldsbury
History, culture and scenic beauty: The Portuguese city that has it all
History, culture and scenic beauty: The Portuguese city that has it all
When in Fiji ... Why 'bula' is more than just a hello
Tiana Templeman
When in Fiji ... Why 'bula' is more than just a hello

An Aussie favourite has made it to the world's 'healthiest' beaches list

An Aussie favourite has made it to the world's 'healthiest' beaches list
Travel Insider

Is a hotel club lounge worth the money?

Kristie Kellahan
Is a hotel club lounge worth the money?
Car Expert
'The glory of Detroit is no more': China, America's war of words continues
Car Expert
'The glory of Detroit is no more': China, America's war of words continues
Jordan Mulach • 40m ago
Car Expert
How buyers really feel about tech overload in new cars
Scott Collie • 44m ago
How buyers really feel about tech overload in new cars
Car Expert
Fire damages dozens of EVs waiting to be delivered
Dev Singh • 1hr ago
Fire damages dozens of EVs waiting to be delivered
Car Expert

2024 Mazda 2 G15 Pure manual review

Max Davies
2024 Mazda 2 G15 Pure manual review
Car Expert

Reborn Mazda RX-7 could be rotary-driven after all

Max Davies
Reborn Mazda RX-7 could be rotary-driven after all
The Senior
AI scams, online banking among biggest online challenges for seniors
Computer Pals, The Hills is looking for members of Generation X to join the group. Picture by Christin Hume/ Unsplash
Computer Pals, The Hills is looking to connect with younger members.
Rowan Cowley
How rapid Robyn conquered the mighty Murray River at 62
Rowan Cowley
Robyn Bingle. Picture supplied
Do you have unclaimed money? This is no get Rich quick scheme
Richard Williams is on a mission to help others recover unclaimed money.
Rowan Cowley
The 'Free Billion Dollar Man' Richard Williams. Picture supplied

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The Land
Productive farming, grazing property with 10km river frontage | Video
Tyrone is noted for its quality livestock and productive farming. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps • 1hr ago
The natural way to fill a feed gap allows biology to do the heavy lifting
Jamie Brown
Clarence grazier Patrick Allen in a diverse crop of winter feed. Multiple species and plant families provide the key to a thriving microbiome that provides plants with nutrients.
Sydney Royal junior champion bull fetches top price at East Coast Select sale
Alexandra Bernard
Auctioneer Brain Leslie, Kempsey Stock and Land, buyer Lachlan Moore, Gotcha Speckle Park, Cundletown, vendors Wayne and Cindy Tucknott, KJ Speckle Park Hill, Coopernook, with the top-priced bull. Photo by Bri Argue - BA Creative.

Top-priced bull at Highrent Angus' online bull sale bound for Queensland

Helen de Costa
The top-priced bull Victoree T254, purchased by Glenvillan Pastoral Company, Glenvillan, Qld for $16,000. Picture supplied.

Supplements key to utilising crops for grazing

Alexandra Bernard
NSW Department of Industries and Regional Development senior research scientist Gordon Refshauge, Cowra, at a recent South East Local Land Services field day at Lake Bathurst. Picture by Alexandra Bernard.

Life & Style

Enjoy a three course meal curated by MasterChef's Adam Liaw at Riverlights

Things to Do
MasterChef season two winner Adam Liaw is the Maitland Riverlights ambassador. Picture supplied
Newsroom

Five items that are actually worth the money

Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Five items that are actually worth the money.
Advice

How a well-intentioned rule is now a smothering weed

Noel Whittaker
How a well-intentioned rule is now a smothering weed

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World

Former US Democrat Tulsi Gabbard endorses Trump
Former US Democrat has endorsed Donald Trump in his quest to become president for a second time. Photo: AP PHOTO
Meg Kinnard and Audrey McAvoy • 37m ago
UN issues rallying cry on climate for Pacific
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
Antonio Guterres released the Surging Seas In A Warming World report at the Pacific Islands Forum. Photo: Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS
Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day
Ellie Iorizzo • 2hrs ago
Pop superstar Mariah Carey is mourning the death of her mother and sister, who died the same day. Photo: AP PHOTO