The Maitland Mercury
Friday, 3 May 2024
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Betty Creigh was a skilled businesswoman with impeccable style
Creighs of East Maitland businesswoman Betty Creigh. Picture supplied
Colleen Latter
Reflections Holidays pulls out of Walka Water Works due to asbestos
Maitland City Council says its final vision for the site remains the same. Picture supplied.
Jamieson Murphy
Things to Do
Society of artists exhibition features stunning local works
Chloe Coleman
Maitland Region Society of Artists publicity officer Chris Lucas (left) and president Terry Baker holding works by Verona Lucas and Lyn Baker. Picture by Simone De Peak
What's on
History talk: How Maitland lost its food bowl
2hrs ago
Guest speaker Cameron Archer. File photo.
Property
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
UN alarmed at number of Indigenous kids in care system
Rudi Maxwell • 11m ago
A UN delegation has raised concerns about the number of WA Indigenous children in out-of-home care. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 17m ago
Ahead of increased support for apprentices, EV trainer Anthony Bonnano works on an MG electric car. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
What's on
Your guide to Maitland this weekend - Tocal, markets and open days
Newsroom
Tocal Field Days is on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Picture supplied
What's on
40 years of superb sweets and famous burgers at Tocal Field Days
Paterson Public School P&C members Kate Meyn-Shrimpton, Darren Gill and Heidi Barker at the Tocal Field Days. Picture by Alanna Tomazin
Alanna Tomazin
Crops cop a soaking as weather system lashes the city
Belinda-Jane Davis
A vegetable crop at Nebo Farm in East Maitland on Thursday after the deluge. Picture by Simone De Peak
Roxette joyride their way back to Hunter Valley with new singer
Per Gessle will be joined by Swedish singer Lena Philipsson on Roxette's Australian tour next year. Picture supplied
Josh Leeson
Changed overnight traffic conditions on Maitland Road at Hexham
Newsroom
To minimise the impact to motorists, work will be carried out at night from 7pm to 5am from Sunday to Thursday.
'They are going to hurt you': drug ripoff led to terrifying confrontation
Sam Rigney
'They are going to hurt you': drug ripoff led to terrifying confrontation
Damien's quest to find Maitland Goal artefact for his prison magazine collection
Laura Rumbel
Editor of prison magazine Paper Chained, Damien Linnane. Picture by Simone De Peak
East Maitland Bowling Club incorrectly named in data breach
East Maitland Bowling Club incorrectly named in data breach
Donna Sharpe and Anna McGuinness
Powerlifting teen books ticket to world championships
Chloe Coleman
15-year-old Maddi Harper deadlifting at nationals, which was held in Wallsend from April 26 to 28. Picture supplied
The George out to defend premiership as Maitland Netball season kicks off
Maitland Netball Association's player of the match from the 2023 A1 grade grand final, The George's Katie Rodwell. Picture by Ben Carr
Ben Carr
Multi-storey apartment plan for Newcastle, but Maitland misses out
The East Maitland precinct in the Greater Newcastle Metropolitan plan 2036.
Newcastle Jets poised to announce new owners in coming days
Robert Dillon
Newcastle Jets fans will be relieved when new owners for their club are finally confirmed. Picture Jonathan Carroll
92 Hunter school buses now fitted with life-saving seatbelts
Chloe Coleman
Regional Transport and Roads minister Jenny Aitchison with East Maitland Public School students Sebastien Atkins, 5, Milly Watts, 12, and Bowie Myers, 11, on a bus with new seatbelts. Picture by Simone De Peak
What's on
Tocal Field Days marks 40 years this weekend
Attendees of a past Tocal Field Day check out a tractor. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers.
Pet of the week: Dachshund Sabine is ready to meet her forever family
Rspca Nsw
Meet Sabine, a sweet Dachshund seeking a loving home. Picture supplied

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National
Cocaine disguised as frozen chickens lands former lawyer in court
Van allegedly carrying frozen chickens and cocaine (left) and former lawyer Michael Bosscher (right). Picture supplied/AAP
Anna Houlahan
Not so lucky: Irish trio caught allegedly stealing cash and jewels
Anna Houlahan
Man arrested over 60 alleged burglaries in Melbourne. Picture supplied
Three arrests in connection to Australian brothers missing in Mexico
Anna McGuinness
Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad, an American citizen, are believed missing in Mexico. Picture via Facebook
Latest News
Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 17m ago
Ahead of increased support for apprentices, EV trainer Anthony Bonnano works on an MG electric car. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
No bail-out for Bonza as workers left up in the air
Rachael Ward and Jacob Shteyman • 36m ago
All Bonza planes have been grounded until at least Wednesday - five days more than expected. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Tents, ute linked to missing Australian brothers
Andrew Brown and Jacob Shteyman • 46m ago
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson haven't been heard from since Saturday. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
Sport
Terry's passing was a sad loss for all
Terry Hill at Dapto last year for the launch of the Megastar. Picture supplied
Michael Cowley
The George out to defend premiership as Maitland Netball season kicks off
Ben Carr
Maitland Netball Association's player of the match from the 2023 A1 grade grand final, The George's Katie Rodwell. Picture by Ben Carr
Chasing riches with a $1 wine
Michael Cowley
Sandro Bechini (left) with Valpolicella and trainer Tony Zammit after a feature race win at Wentworth Park. Photo Lachlan Naidu
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PropertyView
Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Property
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
Property
You'll want this historic penthouse, just for the amazing bedroom
Melissa Kehagias
The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Commuter towns push regional property price growth to outstrip capital cities
Property
Regional markets are once again starting to out-perform the capital cities. Pic: Shutterstock
Jemimah Clegg
How a bushland retreat was created in the city
Melissa Kehagias
The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Property
What would changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax do for housing?
Jemimah Clegg
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock

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What's On
Your guide to Maitland this weekend - Tocal, markets and open days
What's on
Tocal Field Days is on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Picture supplied
Newsroom
Love leaves a permanent mark for author of The Tattooist Of Auschwitz
Josh Leeson
Anna Prchniak as Gita Fuhrmannova and Jonah Hauer-King as Lale Sokolov in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Picture Stan
What's on
Your guide to what's on in Maitland - drawing club, heritage walk, street eats
Newsroom
The Life Drawing Club is on at Maitland Regional Art Gallery this Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Picture supplied

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The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
A veritable kaleidoscope of colours and experiences
Emma Brown
Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Your guide to what's on in Maitland - drawing club, heritage walk, street eats
What's on
The Life Drawing Club is on at Maitland Regional Art Gallery this Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Picture supplied
Newsroom
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Submit your sports results
A bittersweet friendship for a Maitland war widow and New Zealand soldier
Alanna Tomazin
Lorn resident and war widow Kath Newman with New Zealand veteran Mike Williams who saved her husband's life in the Vietnam War. Picture by Marina Neil

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Photos and Video
'Data transparency for road funding': Minister offers ultimatum to states
Australia suffered its most road deaths in five years in 2023, with Victoria recording its worst road toll in 15 years and NSW accounting for the biggest spike in fatalities of any state.
Ben Silvester • 1hr ago
Heavy rainfall across parts of NSW expected
Carla Mascarenhas • 2hrs ago
Bureau of Meteorology senior meterologist Angus Hines says it is going to be a wet weekend. Picture: BOM/NSW SES
Cocaine disguised as frozen chickens lands former lawyer in court
Anna Houlahan
Van allegedly carrying frozen chickens and cocaine (left) and former lawyer Michael Bosscher (right). Picture supplied/AAP
Comment
No rest for James Cook, our favourite scapegoat
Opinion
James Cook statues are being defaced. Picture Shutterstock
Garry Linnell
Opinion
We used to learn about sex on the job, so to speak. Now things are quite different
Jenna Price
Australian research tells us nearly 100 per cent of boys see porn before the age of 24. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion
The sexual violence progressives selectively ignore
Steve Evans
A pro-Israel rally at the ANU. Police are between the two groups. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Explore
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Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Travel Insider
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Marlene Even
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
The highs and lows as you go top to tail
Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
Rental cars versus car loans: A guide for non-residents and visa holders
Photo by Shutterstock.
Starry nights: Our pick of the eight best hotels of Melbourne
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Travel Insider
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Tiana Templeman
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
'Unlikely': Bonza's future bleak after groundings, voluntary administration
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Car Expert
Mahindra XUV700 deals: EOFY offer brings $1000 saving
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Jack Quick
Car Expert
New feature addresses key complaint with Australian EV chargers
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
BMW 1 Series special edition is brand's cheapest car in Australia
William Stopford
Car Expert
Toyota Kluger, LandCruiser EV? Toyota launching two seven-seat electric SUVs
William Stopford
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price and specs
Jordan Mulach
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

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The Land
Recent rain boosts confidence at Tamworth store cattle sale
Agent Phillip Hetherington with Phillip Dempsey, Dempsey Pastoral Company, Nundle, and his lead pen of steers weighing about 260 kilograms that made $1240 a head at Tamworth store sale on Friday. Picture by Michelle Mawhinney, Tamworth Livestock Selling Agents Association.
Karen Bailey • 1hr ago
Steers dominate Bega's 1600 head store cattle sale yarding
Elka Devney • 2hrs ago
Vendor Barry Hergenhan, Numbugga, sold 17, 360kg, Angus steers, for $1110 a head at Bega on Thursday. Picture by Jason Gannon.
Beekeepers face levy hike to pay back Varroa response
Samantha Townsend • 2hrs ago
Beekeepers face levy hike to pay back Varroa response
Restockers push up NSW trade lamb prices
Karen Bailey
Trade lamb prices in NSW have bounced about 50c/kg since the start of April. Picture by Karen Bailey.
Regional law and order on CWA assembly agenda
The Country Womens' Association will discuss regional crime, housing and domestic violence during its week-long annual general meeting in Coffs Harbour starting Monday. Photo by Elka Devney.
Life & Style
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
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Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
Last minute ideas your mum will adore
Linley Wilkie
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World
UK Labour claims big early win over Sunak Conservatives
A by-election win has given Labour leader Keir Starmer a spring in his step ahead of a UK election. (AP PHOTO)
William James • 1hr ago
US commitment to Philippines 'ironclad', Austin assures
Phil Stewart • 1hr ago
China's use of water cannons against two vessels from the Philippines has sparked outrage. (AP PHOTO)
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses over Israel
Lisa Richwine and Arlene Washington
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have again clashed with police on several US university campuses. (AP PHOTO)