Emily takes out second state title
BY JEM ANSHAW
It started as something that seemed like a bit of fun, but three years on Emily Lambkin has just won her second NSW Strongman title.
Look out for bikes
BY DI SNEDDON
It’s a response often said when a motorcycle rider is hit by a car.
Major General drops by for prestigious presentation
Captain John Land OAM spent his last day in Army uniform earlier this month, the same day he received a third Federation Star recognising 51 years serving in the Defence Force.
Macarthur takes top vote
It was a bumper roll up for the 2020 Upper Hunter Shire’s Mayor for a Day competition, with 675 children from local primary schools submitting their ideas through short essays or postcard pictures.
Garden brings joy to generations
Many of us struggled to find something to do during the periods of isolation, but not Beryl and Jim Hartin of Muswellbrook.
Take a seat at the shops
There is a new seat outside Singleton’s Aldi store and it comes directly as a result of requests from the community.
Show winners are grinners
BY DI SNEDDON
Singleton couldn’t have its annual show but that’s not to say there weren’t some worthy winners.
Cheers to the new water supply
Glasses will be raised from Denman to Hollydeen and onto Sandy Hollow when a new 17.5km water pipeline is built.
Maestro to change the direction
BY JEM ANSHAW
The Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music has a new maestro at the helm and he has his sights set on sharing the resource with the wider community.
Nursing an amazing career
BY DI SNEDDON
Major Ann Martin first came to Singleton Military Base in 1975 as a nurse in the Army Reserve.
Budget bonus for bypass of Singleton
Tuesday night’s Federal budget has secured $560m for the Singleton bypass.
Change your clock, change your smoke alarm
It is a simple message local fire fighters share every year but there are plenty of people who don’t bother to change their smoke alarm batteries in line with daylight saving.
Caller asked to please come forward
There are three little kids whose father died in Singleton and they and their mother deserve to know what happened.
Where There’s a Will bolstered by State Award
BY JEM ANSHAW
Mental Health Month started with a bang on October first for Where There’s A Will.
An Artistic Affair
The local Art Fair at Pokolbin Hall over the long weekend proved to be such a success that the event will be back on the June long weekend and October long weekend next year.
No stopping Singleton Singers
BY DI SNEDDON
The United Wambo Joint Venture has made a significant contribution to assist the Singleton Singers Choir, which is a practical way to support the community and Singleton Singers would like to thank them publicly.
Op Shop shares the love
Since opening their doors, Op Shop Charity Singleton, has donated $1,566,753.50 to Singleton’s aged care facilities and other local charities.
Singleton PCYC clocks 55 years
It has been the district’s home for gymnastics, boxing, basketball and just about any other indoor sport on offer.
Mark turns toward 2021 show
Although it won’t be showcased in the Singleton show this year, Mark Wallace’s artful creation, hewn from a tree burl, did get it’s time to shine in Gresford show earlier this year.
Cookery section second to none
BY DI SNEDDON
Jo-anne Wright and Mark McDougal take their baking seriously.
Show weekend is a family affair for Narelle
BY DI SNEDDON
Winning Champion Pot Plant at last year’s Singleton Show was a wonderful surprise for Narelle.
All lined up with nowhere to go
BY DI SNEDDON
Crochet and knitting have been part of Noeleen Bendeich’s life for as long as she can remember and ribbons at Singleton Show are just par for the course.
Rowan says this bantam would have caught the judge’s eye
BY DI SNEDDON
At 23 years of age, showing poultry at agricultural shows around the country is something Rowan Vallance has been doing since he was 11.
Prize winner was ready for third champion ribbon
BY DI SNEDDON
Hannah Coleman-Byrnes was primed and ready to win her third champion ribbon in the Childrens Produce Section thanks to her ever-reliable brood of chickens.
Brigid’s reign opens new opportunity
BY DI SNEDDON
Brigid Thomas maybe the only Singleton Showgirl who will hold the title for two consecutive years after winning the title last year.
Chess Set was ready to take out a prize
BY DI SNEDDON
The Farrelly family have been regular entrants in Singleton Show for many years so when they heard it wasn’t going ahead in 2020, they understood why but that’s not to say they weren’t a little sad.
Dylan and Ava were keen to enter
BY DI SNEDDON
Eleven-year-old Dylan Burns was really looking forward to maintain his Lego Champion title had Singleton Show gone ahead this year.
Bev’s shawl judged the best
BY DI SNEDDON
Bev Walker is an embroiderer but last year she entered the knitting section and her beautiful shawl she created from a pattern she found in a magazine took out the champion knit of Singleton Show.
Horticulture Pavilion would have been a native haven
BY DI SNEDDON
The Horticulture Pavilion at Singleton Show is very much dependent on the weather and according to regular prize winners, Betty and Bruce Knight from Singleton this year’s display would have been absolutely beautiful.
Tears flow as beautiful Julie says goodbye
BY JEM ANSHAW
It is an end of an era for Muswellbrook Preschool with Julie Collins departure.
Realtors Ride for Sick Kids
BY JEM ANSHAW
Taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather, twelve realtors and NSW police officers took part in a charity bike ride around the Upper Hunter to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Linda’s distinguished service recognised
Linda Frazer, well known in the Upper Hunter for her work with Red Cross, has been honoured with a Distinguished Service Award from the organisation.
Don’t be a tosser in Denman
BY JEM ANSHAW
Denman residents are being encouraged to do a simple task; that is Don’t be a Tosser.
Max and Pat Brown celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
BY ALEX TIGANI
Have you ever made a life changing decision without realising it at the time?
Singleton’s newest recruits
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Singleton Fire and Rescue crew have welcomed three new faces to their station this year.
Teens join the Legacy appeal with success
BY DI SNEDDON
Lachlan Fleming and Liam Byrne had a fundraising target of $500 for their Legacy door knock in Singleton earlier this month.
Anger builds against Hunter gas pipeline
BY DI SNEDDON
Residents in objection to the Hunter Gas Pipeline (HGP) project have been urged to raise their concerns at all levels of government.
Pride in our soldiers
BY ALEX TIGANI
Seventeen weeks of gruelling training for Australia’s newest soldiers came to an end last Friday with their march out at the Australian School of Infantry Singleton.
Steven takes out top award
BY JEM ANSHAW
Meet Steven Fordham, winner of the 7News Indigenous Achievement Award and overall NSW/ACT Young Achiever of the Year.
Holden spirit lives on
BY ALEX TIGANI
It has been a month since the iconic Lancaster Motor Group Holden sign was taken down from its Singleton car dealership.
New Coles proves worth the wait
BY ALEX TIGANI
Hundreds of locals ventured down to the new Huntlee Coles for the supermarket’s opening day of operation last Wednesday.
Soldiers stepping out for Legacy
More than 50 soldiers from Singleton School of Infantry have put their hand up to help raise funds for Legacy and with good reason.
Keeping the cupboards stocked
Godolphin and Westpac bank have but their support behind the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre for their services in the community.
Opening up opportunities
While their official opening may have been put on hold, the Ochre Opportunity Hub Muswellbrook office is ready to help the community.
Servo marks 66 years
BY DI SNEDDON
Sixty-six years in business is a mighty milestone and more so when the business is a servo.
Singleton Police up for a chat
BY DI SNEDDON
Singleton Police will be at Singleton Heights Shopping Centre today keen to have cuppa and a chat with the community.
Bowmans continue hospital legacy
BY DI SNEDDON
An expanded maternity wing will be built on Singleton Hospital and if all goes to plan, it will be welcoming babies into the world by the end of 2021.