Jenny Aitchison MP 

Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison has condemned the Berejiklian Government for its sale of the former Maitland Lands Board District Office at East Maitland.

Ms Aitchison described the auction of the iconic heritage building as yet another example of community-owned assets bei...

In recent years Maitland, much like other towns and cities, has struggled to keep its central business district viable by reimagining and activating spaces with innovative events, architectural and design features.

It’s been imperative throughout the process that Maitl...

The annual Riverlights Multicultural Festival is a highlight on the Maitland social and cultural calendar. This year was no exception, with thousands lining the riverbank in a celebration of heritage and diversity.

There were culturally engaging stalls, a huge range of...

I would like to acknowledge the ongoing and generous donation of artworks and support to the Maitland Regional Art Gallery from Penelope Seidler AM, along with the generous gift of her time at the recent Annual Arts Health Fundraiser.

When interviewed eloquently by ABC...

 I congratulate the Maitland Aboriginal Education Consultative Group on its staging of the 2019 Pathways Awards night, which recognised the achievements of more than 150 members of our community.

It was a night filled with ceremony, song and dance, celebrating the educa...

I wish to join Maitland City Council in congratulating five locals who recently made it into the city’s Hall of Fame.

The inductees were Peter Bogan, Nicholas Enright, Gary Harley, Colin Johnston and Melinda Thompson.

Peter, who unfortunately passed away last year, was...

 I draw the attention of the House to a number of outstanding community leaders in Maitland who deserve our congratulations and thanks and to some of those we have lost.

Firstly I recognise Brad Adams, who has combined the old with the new to bring our community closer....

Recently Sharon Smith, Cassandra Gibbens and Breda Diamond—three hardworking women—won the Industry Collaboration Award at the NSW Training Awards.

Sharon, who is the CEO of the Hunter Valley Training Company [HVTC], collaborated on a traineeship program with Cassandra...