« Back Steward and trustee Thomas Bright and long-time member Benetta Jones said the St James' congregation has been resilient in its shared faith James AME Church in Mayfield retained its original cornerstone with the establishment date of 1868 The church features a wall mural from nationally renowned artist Helen LaFrance a Black folk painter who was a lifelong resident of the area students from the Murray State University history department documented the status of the extensive rebuilding process as the church nears the final stages of reconstruction James African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Mayfield is estimated to complete rebuilding this year The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded the church a $100,000 grant for revitalization according to steward and trustee Thomas Bright — After sustaining heavy damage in the Dec students from the Murray State University history department documented the status of this extensive process as the church nears the final stages of reconstruction Having lost his aunt and fellow congregant in the disaster Bright said the church community encountered substantial tragedy but it will define itself by resilience in shared faith moving forward The roof was blown out and the sides were caved in so there was just trauma on top of trauma,” Bright said and we knew that God would provide a way for us to get back on our feet and rise to become better than what we were before.” After some complications in FEMA and other funding Bright said a major emblem of hope arrived when the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded the church a $100,000 grant for revitalization “The head cornerstone said the church was established in 1868 but the Murray State University History found records that date the church as far back as 1861,” Bright said “We’ve always been an active community church We are small in numbers but great in hearts.” Bright highlighted the importance of restoring a long-standing community pillar James AME is the oldest African American church in Graves County He added that the church features a wall mural from nationally renowned artist Helen LaFrance James AME is vital not only to the African American population but also Mayfield in general as the legacy of perseverant strength is valuable today “You can’t change history or erase it as if it didn’t happen it got burned a couple times like so many Black churches did during that time,” Bright said “But our church has always been a voice for education and rights advocacy James AME has relied on camaraderie in adversity he said Mayfield Church of the Nazarene and other local congregations opened their doors to St James AME for joint services and fellowship “Those who never lost faith and hope still participated,” Bright said “We keep going because the church is more than just a building Benetta Jones said the congregation’s spirit was indescribably vibrant during its height but the disaster and other factors have caused membership to decline She said the church will hopefully experience a resurgence after reconstruction and we loved singing and hearing the preaching and then the tornado just took the church out We have faith that we’re going to build our church back up Jones said the congregation’s close collaboration in rebuilding illustrated the power of unity she said churches promote tight-knit bonds in the community that withstand hardship She said all the local churches provided critical aid to Mayfield in the aftermath of the tornado delivering supplies or offering facilities but you just have to look to others to push forward.” Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Matt and Eloise made this stunning heritage house in Mayfield their home the property holds over a century of history within its walls and plenty of beautiful period features “One of our favourite things about this house are the original horsehair patterned ceilings,” former plasterer Matt told Newcastle Weekly “The house also has its original brickwork from the 1920s and is in such great condition.” The elevation of the house means that the views across to Stockton and the mountains beyond are spectacular “The sunsets are incredible from the back of the house Eloise is always taking photos and we will both miss the views.” Matt and Eloise made some major changes to modernise and enhance their characterful home “We painted throughout and removed two internal walls one between the lounge room and the dining room and another between the kitchen and the dining room,” Matt explained creating a flowing and airy layout that allowed the light in.” They installed a sleek new kitchen with a 900mm gas cooker and breakfast bar that blended old-world charm with modern functionality they removed an old freestanding garage that obstructed the view leaving behind a blank canvas for future owners so you could still drive through andpark 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News, Community, Lifestyle, Property delivered direct to your inbox! 100% Local, 100% Free. as the Australian market recorded its best January in two years Mayfield landed the number two spot on the Winners list last week after announcing it secured significant contracts within the renewable The company’s subsidiary Mayfield Industries will manage the contracts which the company said represented “a substantial step forward in our growth and commitment to delivering excellence in electrical infrastructure in support of Australia’s electrification and digitisation journey” The partnership will see Mayfield deliver the supply and installation of 26 prefabricated buildings for a consortium delivering the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) The contract value is approximately $20 million with CWO REZ to be a modern-day power source to connect new renewable generation and storage facilities to the National Electricity Market A total of $15 million in other new contracts have recently been secured by Mayfied including the supply of switchboards to NextDC for a second Melbourne data centre the expansion to the port and mining operations for mining companies and a telecommunications relocation contract for the Lotus Creek Wind Farm for CS Energy Shares in Mayfield rose by 25.38 per cent over the shorter trading week and Mighty Kingdom which announced an R&D incentive rebate January 2025 was the strongest January for Australian markets in two years (up 4.6 per cent) according to Baker Young Limited analysts as the odds of a Reserve Bank interest rate cut rises Losers included Nova Eye Medical which completed a $6.6 million raise at a discount and Micro-X which went into a trading halt last week dailyThe full list of Winners and Losers for the week ended 31 January 2025: Data via Baker Young Limited analysts A new SA podcast is here to help you feel a little more confident – and a lot less alone – about how you parent SponsoredWhat’s happening in SA: May editionForget autumn hibernation – May’s here with drag queens Autumn in Adelaide has never looked so good SponsoredKiller camels and trampoline sex scandals: It’s History Festival timeDan and Tom from podcast AdeLOL reveal the hilarious side of South Australia’s history your teachers conveniently skipped See why history’s better when it’s weird at this year’s History Festival SponsoredWorld-first AI breakthrough helps SA hospitalsSouth Australia’s latest medical game-changer isn’t a new pill – it’s an AI system built by two young Adelaide doctors that’s helping free up beds in our hospitals The Hurley Hotel Group’s latest project, Hotel Panorama, has completed the structural build of the hotel, with the project set to be completed by March 2026. 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All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueOfficers were called to the intersection of Maitland Road and Industrial Drive about 6.30am on April 3 Newcastle Herald understands a person was reportedly running through busy lanes of traffic Police closed at least one lane of southbound traffic on Thursday Drivers were earlier asked to reduce speed and prepare to merge while the operation was under way Paramedics were called to the scene and the person was transported to hospital but police confirmed no one was injured during the incident Police are not expected to release further details The Federal Election is looming. Follow all of the Herald's election coverage on our live blog here. 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Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters Don't miss your weekly Knights update Get the latest property and development news here tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Get the legal news headlines that matter in a daily email An appeals court has dismissed a competition case by Mayfield Development against NSW Ports over agreements to privatise two ports finding that derivative Crown immunity applied to the port authority Lawyerly is the leading source of legal news for commercial lawyers in Australia To contact Lawyerly about a group subscription, email subscriptions@lawyerly.com.au For information on rights and reprints, contact subscriptions@lawyerly.com.au Skip to main content City of Newcastle is inviting Mayfield residents and businesses to take part in a series of "walk-shops" to uncover ideas for the future of their suburb.  Two walking tours will visit four locations within the Maitland Road shopping precinct to explore how locals use these areas now and what could be done to make them more vibrant The feedback will help guide concept designs for future placemaking activities and start to inform the development of the Mayfield Local Centre upgrade Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said City of Newcastle was committed to collaborating with the Mayfield community "Our Local Centre upgrades are designed to refresh and revitalise neighbourhood shopping precincts across Newcastle which in turn encourages residents to support local businesses," Cr Nelmes said "We want to work with the community to implement revitalised infrastructure and public art that aims to create an inviting space for people to meet relax and enjoy retail offerings in a safe and welcoming environment "This first stage of consultation will help inform future planning for Mayfield allowing us to capture the community's thoughts on how they use their local centre and how we can better activate these spaces for the benefit of all." Walking tours will be held at 11am on Thursday Participants will be encouraged to give their feedback on each of the sites located within the Maitland Road precinct between Kerr Street and Silsoe Street.  Visit https://PlanningMayfield.eventbrite.com.au to sign up for one of the tours or visit the Have Your Say page on City of Newcastle's website to share feedback online before 13 September The Mayfield project will be delivered through City of Newcastle’s Local Centres program which invests in communities across Newcastle.  Concept planning and detailed design work for priority sites in Mayfield is expected to occur in 2025 Previous projects have delivered upgrades in Beresford Avenue  Mayfield Downtown Farmer's Market opened with sunshine and smiles on Saturday at 7 a.m it was all sunshine and smiles on Saturday at the Mayfield Downtown Farmer's Market Like the usual farmer's market there was a host of fresh fruits and vegetables and other community made and or grown items Market Manager Sandra Delk was apart of putting the market together she mentioned it wasn't just shopping this market was about these are the Die hard people right here.. This Farmers Market is it's like a lot of other events Bringing you're bringing friends together," she said This was the first farmer's market the community has had since the deadly Dec 2021 tornado that left behind devastation in its wake Delk is hopeful that highlighting events like Saturday's market is yet another significant marker on the way to recovery When you can put your heart in something that you believe in and that's that's what we're doing," she said Saturday's market was held in a temporary space just across the street from the permeate pavilion the market was supposed to be held under The location is currently under construction The Mayfield Farmers Market will be open every Saturday Email notifications are only sent once a day A critical incident investigation is underway after a man was shot by police at a Mayfield residence on Saturday afternoon emergency services were called to Hanbury Street Police attached to Newcastle City Police District attended when a man ran from a unit block towards police He was allegedly armed with a meat cleaver A taser was deployed which was unsuccessful was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition Officers immediately rendered assistance to him prior to the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics There have been no further reports of other injuries A critical incident investigation team will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident It’s also subject to an independent review Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) “Feeling that win a little extra today 👏👏.” The proud wife shoutout came too: “15 That evening, Patrick Mahomes threw for more than 260 yards with a completion percentage of 68.3% the Mahomes are attracting attention once more One of the largest pre-events for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix And Patrick and Brittany were seen taking in the glamour with Grammy-nominated performer Jelly Roll belting out favourites like “I Am Not Okay” and an audience giddy with excitement and neon lights “I love it here.” “Loving your hair like this,” said Emily Mayfield who used to cheer in stadium suites but now commands her own fashion spotlight looked like the self-assured offseason queen the kind that feels more like a real power couple just having fun Especially since Emily Mayfield is still playing social sniper from the comments section Brittany’s moment wasn’t just about the boots or the waves; it was about her happiness and joy But let’s not get carried away with all the glitz and glamour This trip to Miami was more than simply about party images and date night drinks Patrick Mahomes sat on a billion-dollar flex behind the velvet ropes and Jelly Roll covers The Chief’s quarterback wasn’t there just for the F1 party; he showed up because he owns a part of it now In order to purchase a 24% share in Alpine Racing Mahomes and Travis Kelce joined Otro Capital’s investor club back in 2023 the move caused some controversy: two NFL players entering the world of international motor sports Sportico claims that Alpine Racing is valued at $1.5 billion in 2024 their $218 million investment has increased by 65% Mahomes and Kelce are looking at an additional $5.5 million simply for being in the right room at the right moment since Alpine Racing made $23 million in pure profit last year What’s your perspective on:Is Patrick Mahomes redefining what it means to be an NFL star with his F1 investments Travis Kelce is anticipated to accompany Mahomes at the Grand Prix on Sunday, despite being unable to attend the Friday celebration since he was in New York City for a photo shoot. They are now more than just teammates, after all. They are co-investors on a wave of billions of dollars. And Brittany? Alongside Patrick Mahomes, she’s doing what she does best: turning heads, creating headlines, and reminding everyone that the Mahomes family isn’t just surviving the spotlight, they’re taking it. 0  DebateWhat's Your Perspective OnIs Patrick Mahomes redefining what it means to be an NFL star with his F1 investments? EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America's favorite sports celebrities with a fan's perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2025 | All Rights Reserved Error: no decision tree source folder detected The Mayfield Farmers Market will open Saturday — The Mayfield Farmers Market will open Saturday at 101 West James Street in downtown Mayfield Hamon Park has been announced as the temporary location for the event A variety of products such as Conyea Farms strawberries Elder Apiaries' homemade honey and Stephanie's Kitchen with fresh baked cookies and frosted cupcakes will be for sale The event is hosted in partnership with Pilgrim's and Kentucky Proud For more information, visit the Facebook page MAYFIELD is one of Hobart’s most unique examples of Gothic architecture the conjoined triple-storey brick rendered Victorian building is straight out of an English fairytale says heritage property specialist Dominic Romeo Mayfield is believed to be the work of Alexander Dawson who was responsible for designing some of Tasmania’s and Australia’s finest gothic buildings,” he said Built in 1857, Mayfield retains all the classical hallmarks of the grand early Victorian Gothic vernacular “These were all features designed to make an impact impress and make a lasting statement,” Mr Romeo said MORE: Mater Prize Home: The secret to creating a $5.2m ‘winning home’ Hidden in plain sight: Salamanca home is the complete package Mayfield is now on the market for the first time in 40 years Mr Romeo said the land where Mayfield stands was originally part of the Boa Vista Estate the superintendent of the Convict Establishments at Hobart Town purchased about two acres of land from this estate in 1854 and built the two symmetrical conjoined houses the Legislative Council initiated an investigation into the Convict Department and called in Dr Hampton Comptroller General of Convicts and May after a rebellion was mounted on the front yard of Mayfield by local citizens upset at the owner builders for stealing building materials to build it,” he said MORE: Midlands country home’s first time on the market more than century ‘Beyond compare’: 20-room New Town sandstone mansion for sale “Most of the materials used to build Mayfield were shipped from Port Arthur and listed as potatoes and other goods for the voyage “They were charged with fraudulent appropriation of labour and materials “May was reprimanded for employing prison labour for his own benefit during the building of Mayfield and Hampton refused to give information in court and fled to England “This event was known as the Hampton Affair.” Mayfield’s construction was completed in 1857 This stately home provides a substantial 348sq m floorplan with its distinctive multifoil archway and arched doorway and into the vestibule where you are greeted by a decorative staircase which leads to several bedrooms — including the master bedroom and bathroom The ground floor consists of a large dining room The basement area provides a number of large rooms and a kitchenette — perfect as informal living rooms further bedrooms or self-contained living quarters Notable internal architectural features include Gothic arches The house is well set back on a large garden allotment of 1161sq m It includes a charming two-storey red brick gothic stable The current owners of Mayfield have plans drawn up for the stables to be converted into a self-contained cottage Mr Romeo said Mayfield is located in one of New Town’s premier streets and in what is regarded as Hobart’s oldest suburb it was home to Hobart’s wealthiest citizens and as a result has some of the most important and grandest houses in Hobart,” he said Hobart’s CBD is only 4km away and at Mayfield’s doorstep are all highly regarded schools New Town is listed for sale with Circa Heritage & Lifestyle third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Pictures by Marina NeilThere were rain delays sprinklers and concerns the lights would go out before Waratah-Mayfield beat Newcastle City at No.1 Sportsground on Wednesday night to secure their second Newcastle District Cricket Association women's title in six grand final appearances Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueWaratah-Mayfield have featured in every grand final since the women's T20 midweek competition was introduced in 2019 It took them four years to produce a breakthrough victory two years ago and the second triumph was just as sweet for captain Emma-Jayne Howe "It's just amazing," Howe said after securing a 10-run victory by the Duckworth-Lewis method (DLS) "You work so hard and we're so close to City every time; it just feels good to be on top." It started late after two rain delays to the earlier second division Plate final Then 4.5 overs into the first division Cup decider Waratah's batting innings was restricted to 18 overs dug in as wickets fell consistently around her She finished with a match-high 25 not out as Waratah reached 7-82 Fifteen-year-old Felicity Wharton, who was last year's player of the final City had just begun their innings when sprinklers came on at one end of the ground The wickets of openers Clare Webber (12) and Kirsten Smith (11) had City 2-25 after 6.4 overs They were 3-28 shortly after when big-hitting Claire Coelho (3) was caught on the boundary by Madison Kedwell off spinner Jaclyn Vickery's bowling some tight bowling had City restricted to 3-35 It was 4-35 two balls later when Grace Poole caught Tara French (4) on the boundary off the spin bowling of Emily Palmer who went on to produce a five-wicket haul in a player of the final performance Synetta Manns' spectacular direct hit at the non-striker's end from point had Madeline Case run out for five runs and the defending champions at 5-35 Anita Handono (4) also fell victim to Palmer's bowling and City were 6-41 with 6.3 overs to play A 10-run 13th over had City 6-55 and the game on a knife's edge as word began to filter around the ground that the lights would be going out imminently due to a curfew and DLS could again come into play which then turned to confusion when the lights stayed on Wharton was run out for five at the start of the 14th over then Palmer claimed the wickets of Bronte Morgan (0) Christine Fernance (1) and Jordann Johnson (5) to have City bowled out for 72 at 10.09pm with seven balls to spare City were visibly disappointed by the turn of events but captain Kirsten Smith conceded Waratah's fielding and bowling proved the difference "Waratah bowled well and took their catches," Smith said NDCA were unable to provide a comment on the lighting situation City and Waratah have traditionally been the two strongest teams in the women's competition which has quickly grown from four clubs in its first summer to 14 teams across two divisions "The division two is a good thing to get older girls back into cricket and progressing the younger ones through transitioning them into women's cricket," Smith who has watched the competition's evolution "I think you'll see eventually that base will feed into the first grade." in the batting innings of both Merewether and Warners Bay in the earlier Plate final Merewether made 2-112 off a reduced 16 overs with opener Emma McRae blasting 45 off 38 balls Warners Bay then had 10 overs to reach a revised target of 78 after the second delay but fell short at 3-48 Renee Valentine is a sports journalist with more than 20 years of experience in Newcastle. She is passionate about increasing the visibility of sportswomen in the media. Got a sports story, email Renee at r.valentine@newcastleherald.com.au This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive Early learning group Mayfield Childcare delivered a strong first half year result despite facing occupancy challenges and divestments of underperforming centres The company delivered EBITDA (excluding the impact of AASB 16) of $5.8 million an increase of 82.4% from $3.2 million in the previous corresponding period The underlying net profit after tax jumped 214% to $2.5 million driven by margin expansion and cost-saving initiatives The company said it faced ongoing occupancy challenges in FY24 with group occupancy (excluding Precious Cargo centres) declining by 5.6% to 61.8% This was primarily due to weather-related centre closures in Q1 and the underperformance of centres earmarked for divestment approximately 80% of the company’s core portfolio achieved occupancy rates of 70% Mayfield announced the divestment of underperforming centres to Steps Learning which recorded an average occupancy of 46.3% in 2024 contributed to a 5.5% drag on overall group occupancy The divestment is subject to final commercial terms and an independent valuation “FY24 was a transformative year for Mayfield marked by significant improvements in profitability and operational efficiency Despite the challenges posed by weather-related disruptions and occupancy pressures our team’s unwavering commitment to quality and cost management has delivered strong results We are excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue to focus on our core portfolio and explore strategic growth initiatives,” the company said Green Street’s global news publications are not provided as an investment advisor nor in the capacity of a fiduciary  Our global organization maintains information barriers to ensure the independence of and distinction between our non-regulated and regulated businesses is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 482269) and a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 06471304 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is issuing another warning about lithium-ion batteries following a townhouse fire in Newcastle on Wednesday morning crews responded to Triple Zero (000) calls to a blaze in a two-level building on the corner of Maitland Road and Woodstock Street firefighters were met by an intense and rapidly expanding inferno in the complex of eight townhouses all occupants had self-evacuated with the assistance of neighbours four were transported by NSW Ambulance paramedics to hospital suffering smoke inhalation It then took firefighters approximately one hour to contain the fire They worked from an aerial ladder platform truck to remove roof sheets and fully extinguish the blaze “One adjoining unit suffered some damage,” Superintendent Adam Dewberry said firefighters successfully prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring residences “Several lithium-ion e-bike batteries that had gone into thermal runaway have been located on site which no doubt contributed to the intensity of this blaze.” Get all the latest Newcastle news, sport, real estate, entertainment, lifestyle and more delivered straight to your inbox with the Newcastle Weekly Daily Newsletter. Sign up here and the 7-year old Axel DC became the winners of the Australian Young Horse Championships held annually during the PSI Dressage with the Stars competition at the CDI-W Werribee The Championships concluded on 22 March with naming the "Champion of Champions" and the 6-year old Exact got the title In the 4-year old division a field of 34 horses in the warm-up round was reduced to 10 for the Final round in which the winner was determined Michael Osinski and Maria Schwennesen judged the division Daisy Fielding topped the board on the Hanoverian bred Remi Victorias Secret (by Remi Vigneron x Lauries As) Bred at Remi stud in Australia and owned by the rider the chestnut mare scored a total of 80.60 points with an 8 for walk 7.9 for submission and 8.2 for perspective The pair was already second in the warm up round with 85.30 but rose to the top in the final for the title The silver medal went to Riley Alexander aboard Karma Wilson's Hanoverian gelding Glenhill Quatessence (by Quaterhit x Don Schufro) The pair moved from third place in the warm-up round to second in the final with 80.40 points The bronze was for Heather Currie aboard the Australian warmblood MW Boom (by Benicio x Sarkozy) bred by MacArthur Warmbloods and owned by the rider The pair scored 80.20 points for third place Twenty-one horses competed in the 5-year old preliminary round and 10 moved to the final Justine Greer on Mayfield VibranceJustine Greer and Kerry Mack's Australian bred Mayfield Vibrance (by Vitalis x Florencio) earned the title with an 83.60 score The pair was second in the preliminary round The judges resarded the gelding with 7.7 for walk 8.8 for submission and 8.5 for perspective In 2024 Mayfield Vibrance finished fifth at the national championships under Megan Joyce The runner-up was Deon Stokes aboard Leigh Richardson's MP Phoenix Rising a For Romance x Furstenball bred at Mondomil Park The pair posted 79.80 points for second place with 7.9 for walk Robert Schmerglatt landed third pkace with Total Impact CBM a Total Hope x Jive Magic offspring bred by Christine Crawford and owned by Megan McEachern 7.4 for submission and 7.7 for general impression The 6-year old division attracted far less entries with just 7 combinations in the preliminary round which all moved forwards to the final round The podium became an international affair with medal getters from three different countries Vodermair on ExactGerman ex-pat Alexandra Vodermair piloted her owner Hanoverian gelding Exact (by Escamillo x Hohenstein) to victory with the high score of the show They won the warm-up round with 88.00 points and in the finals earned the title with 86.40 points Last year the pair finished second at the 2024 Australian Young Horse Championships who is based in Australia with his wife Kate Farrell rode their KWPN stallion MI Toto (by Toto Jr x Apache) to second place with 81.60 points Australia's Mary Warren piloted her home bred Holsteiner gelding Mindarah Park Rupert (by Mindarah Park Ramadan x Promise R) to bronze with 80.20 points 7.8 for submission and 8.2 for perspective There were eleven pairs int he 7-year old preliminary round and 10 in the finals Deon Stokes and Hannah Shippen's Hanoverian gelding Axel DC (by AC-DC x Florestano) topped the leaderboard with 78.215% after also winning the warm-up round with 73.411% Last year the duo was the runner-up in the 6-year old final Harvey Besley and Nicole Magoffin's bay gelding Senzation (by Sezuan x Lauries Crusador xx) aced the preliminary round but settled for second place in the finals with 75.800% 7.7 for submission and 8.3 for perspective Their technical score for the accurate execution of the test was 70% Third place was for John Thompson on the imported Sicario (by Secret x Rousseau) Hageman and owned by L & S Wells-Smith 7.5 for submission and 7.8 for perspective With a 67.00% technical score they totalled 72.300% the four division winners compete against each other for the title "Champion of Champions" and Exact was the winner German Olympian Heike Kemmer flew to Werribee alongside PSI/Hof Kasselmann's Insa Hansen representing the long-time title sponsor of the event Kemmer gave a clinic while Hansen represented the sponsor at the prize giving ceremony Videos/Reels of the Championship at Unicorn Video Productions Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot will become a logistics precinct for the state's clean energy transition Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueEnergyCo is preparing a scoping report for the project which will be lodged with the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure in coming weeks is owned by the state government and managed by Property and Development NSW After laying idle for decades, it is proposed the land will be used to coordinate the logistics and transportation of renewable energy components to the state's five Renewable Energy Zones. including wind turbine blades and battery components has been offloaded at Mayfield 4 berth in recent years and stored nearby on port land A giant turbine blade gets loaded onto a truck at the Port of Newcastle the volume of components entering the port will increase significantly in coming years as the construction of the renewable energy zones ramps up The increased activity will necessitate the need for a dedicated logistics hub Committee for the Hunter chief executive Alice Thompson said state-owned land was one of the most powerful and direct levers available to advance government priorities "The Intertrade site is a highly strategic parcel of land located on an international gateway now transforming into a clean energy precinct The committee has urged the government to provide directions on the use or divestment of this land consistent with broader master planning for the port and regional priorities for economic diversification and new jobs," Ms Thompson said The precinct will complement the $128.5 million investment in Upper Hunter road upgrades to enable the safe passage of oversized and over-mass loads travelling from the Port of Newcastle to the state's renewable energy zones "A strategic approach to public investment addressing locally-identified problems impeding the Hunter's capacity to deliver on state objectives that's something the committee gets behind and we congratulate the state government on its leadership," Ms Thompson said the site has failed to realise its potential until now Former mining magnate Nathan Tinkler famously proposed to build an undercover coal loader on the land in 2011 The former Coalition government also knocked back a Port of Newcastle approach to acquire the land as part of its container terminal plans in 2020. it called for expressions of interest in its future use in early 2022 It was suggested the land could be used for advanced manufacturing the Minns government put the potential sale on hold Port of Newcastle is progressing plans for a large-scale container terminal.Even though it appears that the land is now destined to be used for a logistics precinct in the short to medium term it is likely there will be an opportunity for it to be incorporated into a future large-scale container terminal in decades to come The port is progressing its plans to build the terminal after paying $13 million compensation to the state government last year The one-off payment was required under the Port of Newcastle Extinguishment of Liability Act 2022 (NSW), which passed through Parliament in late 2022. 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Mayfield Scout Group celebrating their 110th anniversary – in the hall they built from scratch almost seven decades ago. flavour-forward cafe with a vintage vibe at Mayfield's historic Vincent's at the Coliseum building Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueSonny & Betty is the brainchild of MasterChef Australia alumni and owner of Cakeboi in Hamilton and Acacia Dining in Maitland The Mayfield local says he was frustrated at the "revolving door" of businesses coming and going at the Maitland Road shopfront in recent years and decided to throw his hat in the ring "I've always loved this space and I knew how much the community wanted it to be opened up again on a more permanent basis brunch and lunch and will be rotating art by local artists that people can purchase It's going to be a bit of a community hub." Opening the cafe also gave him the opportunity to offer his "amazing staff at Cakeboi" more working hours and between the two of us we're coming up with a really fun menu," Hignell said "We've got traditional breakfasts but they're all flavoured really interestingly I've been drawing on my travels through Spain "I wanted it to read as a simple cafe menu but when your food comes to the table it's full of flavour and is a bit of a surprise." The eggs baked in a rich hogao sauce and served with warm arepa corn flatbread cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs are proving popular and the cinnamon-spiced hotcakes with blueberries mixed berry compote and vanilla creme frache "People are loving the bacon and egg roll with the Two Bobs Bakery milk bun it's been getting a lot of feedback," Hignell said "Because of Acacia I have made contact with heaps of local suppliers so we're using local suppliers here as well Two Bob's Bakery from Nelson Bay and Floozy Coffee Roasters." plus his commitment to Saturday high teas at QT Newcastle is he in any danger of spreading himself too thin don't forget the pop-up bakery I did in Melbourne during the Australian Open this year which was while I was setting up Sonny & Betty," he replied I'm not stretched because I have great teams at Acacia and Cakeboi They're all over it and we're running quite comfortably at the moment." Sonny & Betty's decor complements the neighbouring Coliseum Antiques with plenty of vintage cups and saucers and mismatched chairs and tables my nan and pop from Belmont," he explained so I wanted to name one after her so that she has her own story "Cakeboi was created in honour of my other grandmother and Acacia is a nod to my family being horticulturalists." Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield is gearing up for his eighth season in the National Football League, and his third with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Both of Mayfield's seasons with the Bucs have produced career years with 2024 standing as his best NFL showing yet The former OU legend and 2017 Heisman Trophy winner threw for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns with a 71.4% completion percentage last year Those numbers put him among the best quarterbacks in the league He had a 106.8 QBR and also ran for 378 yards and three touchdowns Despite losing offensive coordinator Liam Coen Mayfield is primed to repeat or even improve on those lofty numbers this year One of the biggest reasons for Mayfield's success in Tampa has been the wide receiver group he's been able to work with over the last couple of seasons And as good as that room has been with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin leading the way over the last two years it looks like it'll be even better in 2025 Touchdown Wire's Camber Michelle outlined just how dynamic Mayfield's WRs are heading into the season as the Bucs used their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka to get even better at the position "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers boast one of the NFL’s most exciting wide receiver groups heading into the 2025 season," Michelle said the Bucs’ receiver room is both deep and strategically built for now and the future General Manager Jason Licht’s bold draft moves and savvy contract management have created a unit that’s a nightmare for opposing defenses Leading the way for the Buccaneers are Mike Evans and Chris Godwin two players who have spent their entire careers in Tampa They form one of the best WR duos in the entire league when healthy and Mayfield has displayed chemistry with both of them Tampa Bay's offense is very difficult to slow down when Evans and Godwin are at their best But it's a couple of younger pieces that really have a chance to take the WR room from good to great for Mayfield in 2025 and beyond "The addition of first-round pick Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka (No 2025) hints at a future-thinking approach," Michelle said on a four-year rookie deal (with a fifth year option) worth approximately $10.6 million While his immediate role may be limited behind Evans and Godwin his selection ensures a seamless transition if either veteran departs or becomes injured Egbuka’s value lies in his high ceiling and cost-controlled contract emerged as one of the biggest steals in his rookie year McMillan’s $1 million cap hit in 2025 is a bargain for his downfield threat and growing chemistry with Baker Mayfield His eight touchdown grabs ranked second among 2024 rookies and he’s poised to compete for a larger role adds electric speed and punt-return ability His cap hit and potential as a gadget player make him a low-risk Michelle also noted that the Buccaneers have other players who stepped up last season when Evans and Godwin were injured That includes Trey Palmer and Mayfield's old teammate from his college days in Norman They are also solid at the tight end position with Cade Otton boast two talented young running backs in Bucky Irving and Rachaad White and return all five starters on the offensive line Tampa Bay clearly believes in Mayfield holding the reins of the offense and have confidence that the unit will soar again even with Josh Grizzard taking over after Coen left to coach the Jacksonville Jaguars As Mayfield enters the second season of a three-year deal his team is doing all it can to set their quarterback up for continued success with a very deep group of wide receivers and an offense that looks like it'll be very tough to stop Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams A man has been charged with domestic violence (DV) and kidnapping offences following a police stand-off in Mayfield at the weekend Emergency services were called to a unit complex on Woodbine Street about 10.50am on Sunday 23 March officers were informed a 66-year-old woman had been assaulted by a man known to her They attempted to arrest a 30-year-old male who allegedly threatened police and refused to leave the unit NSW Ambulance paramedics and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) also lent assistance The man eventually exited the unit and was arrested without further incident at about 5.15pm He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with four offences including hinder/resist law enforcement officer in execution of duty; destroy or damage property – DV; contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO – DV; and kidnap with intent to commit serious indictable offence He’ll appear before Newcastle Local Court on Monday 24 March after being refused bail Mayfield Chair Roseanne Healy expressed confidence in Stone’s leadership, citing his experience in driving growth and enhancing operational efficiency. She also acknowledged Naveinthiran’s contributions during his tenure. Stone’s appointment aligns with Mayfield’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional experiences for children, families, and employees. He will work with the management team to foster an innovative and inspiring environment that supports the company’s future direction. Copyright Finance TV Pty Ltd All Rights Reserved Would you like to receive our daily news to your inbox? 22 January 2025 5:24 am · Hunter News · NSW Police · Ian Crouch 2NUR FM acknowledges Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders both past and present. Picture EJE ArchitectureWests Group has revised its plan for a large seniors housing development at the site of its Mayfield club headquarters Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe club giant has prepared a scoping report for a state significant development on the Industrial Drive site that would include 125 independent living units and a residential care facility The project would be built across three stages and incorporate four new buildings of five or six storeys Wests have requested secretary's environmental assessment requirements (SEARs) to prepare an environmental impact statement for a concept plan and the first stage of works The plans have been scaled back from a proposal in 2019 that included 262 units and a 216-bed aged-care facility The Department of Planning noted at the time that the proposal's "bulk and scale are not consistent with the character of the surrounding residential area" The scoping report said the development of the Newcastle Knights Centre of Excellence at Broadmeadow had made the land at Wests Mayfield available "Wests Mayfield is poised to transform its site into a multifaceted community hub expanding beyond its current recreational offerings to incorporate seniors housing and a new residential care facility," the report states "The proposal is poised to significantly unlock local housing stock in the area ensuring that the next generation has access to quality All three stages of the development would include partial demolition of existing structures The first stage involves construction of two five-storey buildings containing about 82 independent living units and associated car parking The second stage also includes partial demolition of existing structures and construction of two buildings of five and six-storeys with about 43 units The final stage is a five-storey residential care facility The final two stages would be subject to separate development applications Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice confirmed Tuesday that its investigation uncovered sexual misconduct and more at the Mayfield Youth Development Center in Graves County Five Mayfield employees in total were disciplined — Several Mayfield Department of Juvenile Justice employees have been removed from their roles It follows investigations into alleged misconduct The DJJ confirmed Tuesday that its investigation uncovered sexual misconduct Five Mayfield employees in total were disciplined after the investigation Another employee retired from his position and the last was demoted The state department said its investigation substantiated several problems at the Mayfield facility a reporter with the Lexington Herald-Leader filed an open records request to obtain the details of the investigation Hundreds of documents detail several sexual encounters between employees inside the facility One instructor also exposed the juveniles to a topless video of a female counselor An employee also orchestrated a fight club referred to as “running 30's.” The boys were allowed to fight for fun Cheves said experts believe the issues arise from juvenile detention centers being understaffed and undertrained "They've cut the staffing just in the last few years They give them what they call on-the-ground training the Department of Juvenile Justice Academy in Louisville There have also been several escapes reported from the center in the last two years Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden said his department assisted in locating two juveniles who escaped to Grand Rivers in January 2024 He told reporters the facility is not safe for the juveniles or the surrounding community you can walk in and walk right out,” Hayden said Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner Randy White released the following statement regarding the investigation “As soon as these serious allegations were reported through our Ombudsman individuals who are employed make daily decisions on whether they will adhere to their workplace policies and training and if they choose to engage in misconduct they will need to find employment somewhere other than the Department of Juvenile Justice I have been committed to removing those who wish harm on our juveniles and facilities We have no tolerance for actions such as what took place at the Mayfield Youth Development Center and will not allow employees to remain employed if they chose to conduct in similar behavior.” He said he's working to improve security and employee training at the 27 facilities across Kentucky This is the most recent local case of misconduct within the juvenile justice department. In March, former McCracken Juvenile Justice Guard Tyler Lynn was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal abuse. He's accused of breaking two boys' arms. The U.S. Department of Justice began probing the DJJ in 2024, under President Joe Biden, for possible civil rights abuses of children in state custody following several recent stories of misconduct. It's unclear where the investigation stands under President Donald Trump’s administration. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Play Duration: 10 minutes 26 seconds10m Brought to you by While many homes in Mayfield have a backyard, the Silsoe Street Community Gardens offer something that everyone wants – a sense of belonging.  The gardens have everything from food to eat to art on the fences.  And as community member Vincenzina Magrics explains to the ABC’s Scott Bevan, even the stink bugs love the gardens – until she produces the vacuum cleaner.  Published: 25 Apr 2025Fri 25 Apr 2025 at 8:00pm Published: 18 Apr 2025Fri 18 Apr 2025 at 8:00pm Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio at the new premises for The Pocket cafe on Maitland Road Picture by Jessica BrownMAYFIELD is not short of a coffee stop In fact there are more than 10 cafes and small businesses between Maud and Selwyn streets Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueWant a toastie on the side or even live music with your cup of coffee There is even a business where you can get an espresso a hair cut and laser hair removal all in the one shop But among this highly-caffeinated cafe landscape there are several businesses that have lasted the test of time clocking up a decade in this Newcastle suburb Talk to any of these barista business owners and they all say the same thing - when it comes to longevity in the coffee industry it is the support from the local people of Mayfield that keep them running Run by busy working mums Amy and Katherine Baldwin the cafe has just reopened at a new location on the main strip Amy opened The Side Pocket more than 10 years ago in a little corner cafe in Mayfield next to the BP petrol station Mayfield coffee stop: locals the key to longevity for suburb's cafes"I have always worked in hospitality but I was just done with working for other people," she said Since then the business has grown and so has Amy's family Partner and practising radiographer Katherine helps run things while also working at Lingard Hospital and also chase after busy two-year-old Remy It was clear how ingrained this family was with the local community as friends stopped to say hello while the Newcastle Herald was visiting Remy in particular appears to be a much-loved regular as part of the cafe's team of six staff though maybe not as productive as the older members of the team It is these close relationships with the community that Amy says are the reason the family has been able to stay in business for so long "We've made so many friends here," she said "People come in and we've been to their house for dinner Building relationships with people is definitely important." Scrambled eggs with either; smoky tomato relish or our chunky chilli oil - both house made.The new space which has previously been a pastry business and a coffee shop has been renovated to match the cafe's relaxed style It provides customers with more space to eat in and the increased space means a refreshed menu Star dishes include the Reuben sandwich and very popular garlic yoghurt eggs Top coffee order from the people of Mayfield Of course the landscape of Mayfield has changed significantly in the past 10 years one of its only competitors was Michelle's Patisserie but these days there are an array of coffee shops and cafes to choose from Chef and manager Owen Nguyen prides himself on his homemade fresh sausage roll.The team at The Stack Shack believe the competition for coffee drinkers is "healthy and makes businesses do something to stand out" Chef and manager Owen Nguyen prides himself on his homemade fresh sausage rolls and the cafe's very popular bacon and egg rolls "Our location makes us very visible and we get a lot of tradies and office workers," he said it is almost like Mayfield's town square here." The team said the coffee crowd was split between "boomers" with each cafe catering to a different demographic One thing stays the same at the shack - Mayfield's coffee order A Mayfield classic and one of the favourites among parents and grandparents alike is Onyx Espresso Bar While ownership changed hands almost four years ago now the cafe has kept its reputation as a good spot to stop for a bite to eat just the other day we had 10 mums and 10 kids all running around," manager Tanishq Lakhina said and Sundays our Uber food deliveries are crazy busy." A coffee served up at Onyx Espresso Bar.Not growing up with coffee as a focal point in his life Lakhina was quick to realise how much locals needed their morning brew when he started his role at Onyx "People want their coffee and they want it early in the morning We open at 6am but there is a line when I get here at 5.40am in the morning the breakfast burrito and vegan pancakes remain favourites on the menu the Onyx iced latte tasting board is definitely a showstopper over the summer months If you keep walking down Maitland Road you might find yourself taking a detour into the serenity of the lane at Perry The Feeder food truck owner operator Jules Perry did not know she was about to be embraced by the local community for years to come Seven years later and the toasties are still serving up melted moments while locals gathers to drink their coffees in the little hideaway cafe grounds Owner operator Jules Perry at the Feeder Food Truck."Mayfield is super local and just a good little community area," she said "Building relationships with the community has been the key I have seen families come in and have multiple babies While the cafe has tested out new food items and different specials the loaded toasties always come off as the winner With most of the foot traffic stopping in for takeaways it makes sense that the Sloppy Joe Meatball and the Sweet Hen toasties are the favourites Washed down with an oat or full cream milk latte of course The list of cafe options goes on and on down Maitland Road Bespoke Gentleman offers hair cuts while you drink an espresso Josie Coffee stocks a range of different beans Papa Al's has a large lunchtime menu and the team at crowd favourite Equium Social have used their knowledge of running a successful local cafe to launch a second site called Untitled 59 in Branxton Mayfield takes its coffee breaks very seriously Where should we go next? What is your suburb known for? Email your food and drink news to jessica.brown@newcastleherald.com.au Something went wrong.The page you are looking for could not be found Todd Bowles and Mike Evans speak about Mayfield's evolution to becoming a franchise quarterback for the Buccaneers You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Vicksburg’s Ward 1 Alderman TJ Mayfield has announced the Dream Community Champions Summer Program a partnership with Vicksburg Police Department and Vicksburg Fire Department aimed at providing meals and other essentials to community members over the summer months Mayfield said the program will take place July 11 through Aug 1 and donations are currently being accepted sack lunch items and toiletries such as soap Mayfield said drop-off locations include his office located at 820 Veto St.; and the Vicksburg Warren Youth Development Center Financial donations may be made to the United Way of West Central Mississippi Two games on the Monday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team including the matchup between the Wake… The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Florida Panthers is one of many solid options on today’s NHL slate.… The Southern Jaguars versus the Florida A&M Rattlers is one of many compelling options on Monday in SWAC… Ranked squads will be on Monday’s college basketball schedule in two games including the Kansas Jayhawks taking on… Austin Lumberjacks square off in one of many compelling matchups on the… Has the Mississippi River's high waters affected you View Results Picture by Jonathan CarrollA MAN accused of attacking a police officer with a "bladed tactical shovel" is facing an attempted murder charge after a Mayfield fracas Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice arrested 46-year-old Aaron Barrie Searle at John Hunter Hospital on Monday more than a week after he was shot by officers during a stand-off in Hanbury Street Officers had been called to the area about 4.10pm for a concern for welfare check it is alleged a man ran from the unit block towards police and attacked one officer with a shovel "A taser was deployed which was unsuccessful and the man was shot by police," NSW Police said in a statement Officers offered medical assistance to the man before paramedics took him to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition Subsequent inquiries led police to arrest the 46-year-old at the same hospital on the weekend assault police officer in execution of duty cause actual bodily harm assault police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm use offensive weapon with intent to commit indictable offence The man was refused bail to face a bedside Newcastle Local Court hearing on Monday He was formally refused bail and will face the same court on Tuesday Hunter Valley Police District detectives will head up a critical incident investigation into the circumstances of the incident under the banner of Strike Force Arbor Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news. was deliberately lit overnight September 21-22 Picture by Craig George.Emergency services have confirmed that overnight fires in Mayfield that damaged one house and destroyed another were deliberately lit Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe fire gutted one house on Box Street doing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage while a separate fire in nearby Mayfield Street was also deliberately lit A TFS officer has confirmed the incidents in the Launceston suburb of Mayfield have been handed to Tasmania Police for investigation Emergency services were first called to a vacant house in Mayfield Street just before midnight on Saturday to find a dwelling partially involved with fire A TFS officer said initial investigations confirmed the fire was deliberately lit and that the incident had been passed to police for investigation and the Housing Department has been called to provide an assessment and to secure the house The fire service was then called to a nearby house in Box Street Crews arrived to find the house "totally involved in fire" the fire at the home in Box Street caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damages The owner was not home when the fire broke out Picture by Craig George.The owner was located at a premises down the street The TFS officer confirmed the Box Street house was "completely destroyed" He said an investigation of the cause of the Box Street fire was ongoing this morning There was currently no information linking the two incidents