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Maitland ranks among 'happiest' cities as hitching post debate rages on

Maitland's hitching post debate is continuing to rage

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3

'It's racist': artist takes Maitland hitching post debate to the source

Fresh chapter in artist's challenge to Maitland's hitching post folklore.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 20

Art stoush: Maitland mayor's role in spotlight

Under what authority did the Maitland mayor act, asks councillor

Newcastle Herald · Aug 17

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Australian town defends its ‘long-valued and admired’ statue of an enslaved African American child

Maitland city council has condemned an art exhibit challenging the 150-year-old figure, which the artist says ‘does not represent Black skin with any dignity’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4

Allegations continue to fly over controversial hitching post art intervention

Council says neither the mayor or general manager were involved

Newcastle Herald · Aug 4

'Come for the art, stay for the municipal panic': statue at centre of storm

Maitland City Council rushes to stand by 'Jocko' amid art debate

Newcastle Herald · Aug 3

Council's warning sign outside 'Jocko' exhibition condemned

The council has maintained its stance.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 22

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