December 03, 2022
When Andrew Thorburn was appointed chief executive of Essendon Football Club in October, few predicted his tenure would be so brief. After just 24 hours in the job, Thorburn resigned following criticism of his role as chair of the conservative City on a Hill church, which is part of the Anglican Diocese.
December 03, 2022
As each year draws to a close, it has become customary to include a reflection on the contributions of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle to our community, during the 12 months prior. Thankfully, 2022 has provided a little more stability than recent years. This in turn has enabled the Diocese, through its agencies, pastoral groups and parishes, to grow its services as we live our Mission to serve all in the community so that they may experience life to the fullest.
September 03, 2022
Early childhood education and care is currently a hot topic in Australia. Governments at all levels are throwing money at childcare consumers.
June 04, 2022
There is always a long list of pressing issues that confront any incoming government. This reality does not appear lost on Australia’s 31st Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, who hours after taking office, boarded a flight to a meeting of Quad leaders in Tokyo.
July 07, 2021
Spaces in early education centres across the region were sparse back in 2015 and parents were crying out for help.
February 07, 2020
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is expected to spend more than $92 million on school infrastructure in 2020, with the Federal and State Governments committing a combined $4m in funding.
