People significantly underestimate the role of family history in developing macular degeneration – the leading cause of blindness and vision loss, an East Maitland optometrist warned. “All those at risk, which are those over 50 years or with a family ...

East Maitland District Court also heard during sentence proceedings yesterday that the pastor's personality may have changed after receiving a blood transfusion for malaria several years before he abused his granddaughters. The pastor, who cannot be ...

With its blend of modern businesses and traditional firms, East Maitland's busy Melbourne Street strip is also a favourite spot for diners. It's a street where the old and new operate side by side, in a mix that fits perfectly.

First place went to Reid Myers, 11 months, of East Maitland; second place to Noah Sharpe, 1 year, from Aberglasslyn; and third place to Vern Moana-Mason, 5 months, of Metford. The photographers' choice award went to Aspen Van Der Veen, 4 months, ...

The link between Sunday's run, an East Maitland school and the Himalayas nation is Colvin, who has a friend living in Nepal that she will visit later this year. During that time they will volunteer at the orphanage, which has been established to help ...

PEAK-HOUR traffic chaos in Melbourne Street, East Maitland, has come under close scrutiny with Maitland City Council taking its concerns to the Roads and Maritime Service. Councillors debated strategies last night to alleviate problems associated with ...

CENTRAL Hunter police are looking for the driver of a stolen Toyota Hilux after a high-speed chase through East Maitland this afternoon. The vehicle initially dodged police when the driver refused to stop for a random breath test in High Street about ...

It was better than a point a minute at King Edward Park on Sunday as 11-man teams from East Maitland and Central Wyong played out a high-scoring 42-all draw. Two men from each side were sent from the field following a first half fight, ...