Country Town Warmth Entices a Tree Change
BY DI SNEDDON Kate and Clayton wanted to move from […]
Bikes on Show for a Worthy Cause
The Denman Charity Bike Show hopes to raise enough money […]
St Cath’s Fete to Make a Mighty Comback
Well, it’s not really just a fete. The ‘fete’ has […]
Huntlee Tavern Up for 14 State Awards
Staff at Huntlee Tavern are beyond excited to be named […]
MATS Excited to Present their Stage Show……Finally
After countless false starts, the Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Society are […]
Step Back in Time at Martindale Homestead
Noone was more surprised that Jim Bartholomew’s family when the […]
St Alban’s Cottage Captures the Stories of the Past
When looking back at the history of Muswellbrook you are […]
Celebrating Pride on the Lake
A Celebration if inclusivity is the aim for an event […]
Twin Rivers Flow to Good Food
BY JASON BATES
If you head about 37 minutes Northeast of the town of Singleton, on a scenic country drive you will find yourself at two small towns, Gresford and 2 kms further along, East Gresford.
Secrets of the Past at Old Denman Courthouse
BY JEM ANSHAW
Old train tunnels, abandoned asylums and eerie castles are the kinds of places most people will avoid, but not Lauren Wennerbom and Ben Thompson.
Lukalyptus a dream home for Merriwa’s emergency service family
BY ALEX TIGANI
Merriwa’s Andrew and Peta Luke have a long history of volunteering with the local emergency services.
Westbrook Home Absorbs Times of the Past
BY DI SNEDDON
The home itself may be just 23 years old but when stepping onto the property, this Westbrook home has an aura of European heritage and is settled in amongst its majestic natural surroundings like it was always meant to be.
Milestones for Singleton’s Parkrun community
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Singleton Parkrun community has had two reasons to cheer in recent weeks.
Merriwa Rosemary Heads to Sydney
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Did you know that Merriwa has supplied rosemary to Sydney’s ANZAC Day services for the past 25 years?
Tocal Homestead: 200 Years of Agriculture in the Hunter
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
The name Tocal, given by the Wonnarua people, means abundance.
Freeman Family Find the Perfect First Home
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Thirty-three years ago, Tony and Ardell Freeman bought their first house in Birralee Street, Muswellbrook for $60,000 when interest rates were at 17.5 per cent.
Young Gums Youth Mentorship is Back for 2023 Gum Ball
The Gum Ball’s Young Gums Youth Mentorship is now open, bringing a strong pathway for up and coming artists.
A centenary for the Branxton RSL
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Allen. H, Allen. J, Anderson. E.J.
These are just some of the names of the gallant soldiers from Branxton that fought in WW1, named on the Branxton Memorial Rotunda opened in June 1923.
Merriwa Gallery Showcases Diverse Talent
BY JEM ANSHAW
It started as a pop-up photography exhibition during the Festival of the Fleeces, but since opening in July the Merriwa Gallery has been a popular addition to the town.
Inspirational Kamryn conquers Royal Rookie Rumble
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Kamryn Kermode first started going to the gym to support her mental health.
Brett Big on Building Community
BY JEM ANSHAW
World Pride took over Sydney for the first time over the past few weeks and it has been such a positive experience for so many including Brett Garland, owner of TDF Events in Muswellbrook.
When a School Becomes a Home
BY JEM ANSHAW
When work brought Peter and Kay Stone to the Upper Hunter 15 years ago they set about finding a home.
Peek Inside this Artist Sanctuary
BY JEM ANSHAW
Nestled away in the back streets of Scone is an artist sanctuary like no other.
Flowers are Blooming for Say it With Flowers
BY DI SNEDDON
When you take in the visual beauty and extent of Sedgewood property’s cottage garden, it is hard to believe there was nothing more than a couple of trees on the property when Susan and Harry Ginns first moved in.
Singleton Museum Has Enjoyed Its Home for 60 Years
BY DI SNEDDON
Step in Singleton Historical Museum and you immediately step back into the past.
Your house is never finished
BY ALEX TIGANI
When you drive through the main gates of Mark and Denise Ray’s family home in Muscle Creek, you’ll quite often hear some noise from the back shed.
Hidden Valley an Oasis for the Gardners
BY ALEX TIGANI
When you have a goal and focus, nothing is too hard for Nic and Julie Gardner.
Country Food with Taste
BY JASON BATES
Pokolbin is an amazing place to visit, with the various wineries, restaurants and of course the Hunter Valley Gardens. And at the entrance to the gardens is the Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village.
Modern home filled with treasures
BY ALEX TIGANI
When visiting Arcadia Ridge on Muswellbrook’s Ironbark Road we stumbled across a treasure which was simply filled with treasures.
Eats N Beats on the Water – No Better Place to Spend an Evening
BY JASON BATES
Port Stephens has always been a great tourist spot and a beautiful place to visit, with its beaches, sand dunes, coastal walks, national parks, pristine waters, carefree laid-back lifestyle, and a great range of accommodation.
Support Carrowbrook and Visit the Gardens
Two of the most beautiful gardens you would ever want to visit will be open to the public on November 12 and 13.
Sentimental items find a home for the next 50 years
BY ALEX TIGANI
Hole 9 of the Singleton Golf Club is Not For Sale nor will it be for the next 50 years if all goes to plan.
Samantha Takes Out Top Film Award
What started as an escape, became a passion and now Samantha Dennis-Serhan has been recognised for all the work that goes into her production company.
Grunge icons to feature at Gum Ball
BY ALEX TIGANI
Where were you when grunge first hit the airwaves?
Get your Skates on for a Great Meal in Denman
BY JASON BATES
After heading out west in the early hours of the morning for work, my partner and I found ourselves caught in the rain and by the time we reached Denman, we were very much in need of a warm meal and a bit of shelter from the storm.
Singleton Sundowners CWA celebrate first year
Singleton Sundowners CWA are celebrating their one-year anniversary with a trivia night this Saturday, October 29 to raise money for the Singleton Neighbourhood Centre.
Ride for Compassion Takes a Merriwa Pitstop
BY DI SNEDDON
From Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia to Bar Beach in Newcastle, nothing was finer than lunch at Merriwa’s St David’s Uniting Church on Tuesday for the 42 people taking part in the Ride for Compassion.
Home is Where the Heart Is
BY DI SNEDDON
Lizelle and Jacques Rossouw moved to Australia from South Africa 22 years ago, residing in Emerald and Moranbah before coming to Singleton in 2014.
Singleton therapist to speak at community empowerment event
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton based Emotional Wellness Psychotherapist Tabatha Kattua has been announced as one of the guest speakers for this month’s Kick Fear afternoon to be held at Pokolbin.
Roberta wins Scone Art Prize after long wait
BY ALEX TIGANI
Scone artist Roberta Wiseman was all smiles when she was declared as the winner of the 57th Scone Art Prize last Friday.
The Food is Smokin’ in Branxton
BY JESSICA ROUSE
Wherever you live in the Hunter Valley, we all have our local pub that is our go-to any day of the week.
Scott’s proud journey at Scone Park
BY ALEX TIGANI
Scott Pennell could not help but smile on the eve of this year’s Group 21 grand final.
Ellisland Days are Numbered
BY DI SNEDDON
This is a Not For Sale story with a twist. The property has been sold to make way for the Singleton by-pass and for its owner, Joan Ingold, it is goodbye to a property she has been connected to since birth.
Take a Historical Tour of the Imperial Hotel
BY JASON BATES
The Commercial Family Hotel was built in Singleton on the corner of John and Elizabeth Street in 1881 by James Nicholls. A stonemason by trade, he was born in Singleton in 1845.
Wine Show to Mark its 50th Year
BY DI SNEDDON
Hunter Valley Wine Show will commemorate its 50th milestone with a week of celebrations, reflecting on the rich history of the event and region.
Restorations for Greenwood House
BY ALEX TIGANI
Greenwood House is a perfect example of its era’s architectural opulence.
Skellatar history inspires the Taylors
BY ALEX TIGANI
In just over 50 days, Granville and Yvonne Taylor will be celebrating 50 years of marriage.
Downsizing is a Decision Only You Can Make
BY DI SNEDDON
After living in a two-storey home at Singleton Heights for 20 years, Gary Holland made a timely decision to downsize and in April 2021, moved into a two bedroom unit in down town Singleton.