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Artist photographer Renae Saxby explores trauma, renewal and the grounding force of fire in a new exhibition Fire Scars at Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) presents Fire Scars, a powerful new solo exhibition by photographer Renae Saxby exploring fire as both a destructive and regenerative force.

Tickets on sale for Sydney Writers’ Festival streamed live and local from Maitland

Maitland libraries are offering front-row seats to the Sydney Writers’ Festival, streaming world-class authors live from Sydney straight to local libraries from Thursday 21 May with a final special event at Maitland Town Hall on Saturday 23 May.

LOCAL NEWS

Artist photographer Renae Saxby explores trauma, renewal and the grounding force of fire in a new exhibition Fire Scars at Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) presents Fire Scars, a powerful new solo exhibition by photographer Renae Saxby exploring fire as both a destructive and regenerative force.

Tickets on sale for Sydney Writers’ Festival streamed live and local from Maitland

Simplified Outdoor Dining for Local Businesses

Local hospitality businesses will find it easier to set up outdoor dining, with Maitland City Council rolling out its new Outdoor Dining Policy.

Firelight set to ignite Singleton’s Civic Precinct

Fireworks, ice skating and glowing lanterns will light up Singleton when Firelight returns to the Civic Centre precinct on Saturday 2 May from 6pm to 9.30pm.

Maitland’s face to face Visitor Information Service is on the move

Maitland’s Visitor Information Service will relocate to Maitland Regional Art Gallery from Friday, 1 May 2026.

Power and prestige: historic locomotives headline Hunter Valley Steamfest 2026

Tickets for the Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest 2026 go on sale Monday 2 March, with two of New South Wales’ most celebrated steam locomotives confirmed to headline this year’s ARTC Rail Program.

Extra shot of opportunity for hospitality as Art Gallery Café opens doors in Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook’s Art Gallery Café, proudly supported by AGL, has officially opened as a working venue with a mission to train the next crop of hospitality workers.

Hunter Belle Dairy Co. Wins Champion White Mould Cheese

Hunter Valley's Hunter Belle Dairy Co has claimed Champion White Mould Cheese at the 2025 Australian Grand Dairy Awards for their Briebelle.

Scale Your Wine Club Without the Headaches—Free Session for Hunter Valley Wineries

Winehub™ is the world's largest Shopify-first platform purpose-built for wineries. The platform enables you to run wine clubs, subscriptions, loyalty programs, and allocations—all from a single, integrated solution.

The Levee set to blossom with the return of Bling and Bloom

The Levee Shared Zone will be in full bloom on Saturday 20 September from 10am to 2pm, as the popular Bling and Bloom market returns offering a vibrant mix of seasonal flowers and creations from local makers and producers.

Wipe the winter blues away with Maitland's super spring schedule

Maitland is set to bloom this spring with Maitland City Council’s vibrant lineup of free and family-friendly events that celebrate community and culture.

2025 LEN EVANS TUTORIAL SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED

The 2025 Len Evans Tutorial board has announced the 12 Australian wine professionals who will be the next participants in the 23rd Tutorial being held from 3 – 7 November 2025 at Spicer’s Guesthouse in the Hunter Valley.

The Year's Biggest Party - For the Working Class Man

The Working Class Man is turning 40 – and you’re all invited to the party!

Bimbadgen Welcomes Seasoned Winemaker Home

After 14 years away from the Hunter Valley, Michael Hatcher is returning to what he considers Australia's premier wine region, taking the helm as Chief Winemaker and Head of Sales & Distribution at Bimbadgen Estate.

Heart, heat and heritage on display in Steffie Yee’s exhibition at Maitland Regional Art Gallery

A playful and deeply personal tribute to childhood and cultural identity, Chinese Restaurant Playground by local artist Steffie Yee will be a highlight of Maitland Regional Art Gallery’s winter program, on display now through to 24 August 2025.

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