HIDDEN in plain sight at the entry to Maitland railway station you can see the recent history of the Hunter's big floods.

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted dangerous flooding on the Hunter River: Maitland and surrounds You should stay informed by monitoring warnings ...

The 1955 Hunter Valley flood claimed 14 lives, including 11 in Maitland, destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and flooded thousands of farms. About 1,800 people were rescued as the ...