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Transcare Grateful to be Fuelled Up

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

With their 13 volunteer drivers having travelled 110,476km and 2,468 hours over 1,053 trips and their paid drivers having travelled 239,230km over nearly 8,000 trips this financial year alone, it’s undeniable the work TransCare puts in to assist its clients.

Donations of Food Mark World Hunger Day

It was short notice, but the Lions Club of Singleton decided to set up a stall near Singleton Woolworths requesting donations of non-perishable food items to donate to Salvation Army Singleton.

Happy 100 Years to June Bennie

BY DI SNEDDON

June Bennie celebrated her 100th birthday on May 11 and on May 21 the troops rallied in Singleton to fully celebrate the occasion.

Sandy Needs A Housemate

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

Sandy Cruickshanks needs 24/7 care, but for that to happen she needs a housemate.

Motorcyclists Ready to Rally

BY DI SNEDDON

Singleton Showground will be home to top class classic motorcycles at the weekend when Singleton Classic Motorcycle Club hosts their annual rally.

Join the 42km Trek

The dynamic duo of Dayna Hynes and Jenn Saunders are at it again with another community fundraising event for Murrurundi.

Greta residents stand strong

BY ALEX TIGANI

Residents of Greta congregated around the main road on ANZAC Day for this year’s parade and service.

Top RSL Honour for Peter

BY JEM ANSHAW

Peter Houlahan said he could have throttled Tim Seymour when it was announced at last week’s Muswellbrook Anzac Day service that he had been given life membership to the Returned Serviceman’s League of Australia.

Energy Must be a Priority

BY DI SNEDDON

NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Gallilee focussed on energy security during a packed Business Singleton breakfast last week.

Ceremony at the Memorial Gates

BY ALEX TIGANI

There was a surreal feeling of Remembrance as the sound of the bugle echoed across the Pokolbin hills.

Candles Bring Light to Earlier Dawn Service

BY JEM ANSHAW

The earlier start for the Muswellbrook Anzac Day Dawn Service didn’t deter attendees, with around 1000 people gathering at the Cenotaph last Tuesday morning.

Tasmanian Trek for a Worthy Cause

BY DI SNEDDON

Singleton’s Lindy Harris and Cassandra Griffin were two of 21 inspirational women who recently participated in a hike around Tasmania to raise funds for the Mark Hughes Foundation.

Muswellbrook Beach Recreational Space Now Open

BY JEM ANSHAW

Only a few months since our last tour of the Hunter Beach precinct, which involved hard hats and enclosed shoes, the work to make the Hunter River more accessible has been completed and is now open to the public.

Students Embrace Anzac Tradition

BY DI SNEDDON

Students across the district took part in Anzac Day Services proud to represent their schools by marching, performing and laying wreaths

Blast from the Past

BY DI SNEDDON

We all have treasures in our photo album and when local Wonnarua elder, Laurie Perry, came across this one he thought Anzac Day 2023 might be just the time to share it with the community.

Muswellbrook Sheds Light on Council Budget

BY JEM ANSHAW

Transparency has been important to the current cohort of Muswellbrook Shire councillors, especially when it comes to the financial position of council.

Finnigan Appointed Muswellbrook General Manager

BY JEM ANSHAW

The newly appointed Muswellbrook Shire Council general manger Derek Finnigan is not a new face, rather one that has been with the organisation for most of his working career.

Mental Health Support to Neighbour Centres

BY ALEX TIGANI

Peree Watson has announced that a Labor government will deliver $200,000 to help neighbourhood centres in Singleton and Muswellbrook establish programs that support mental health.

Freedom of Entry Ignites Pride

BY DI SNEDDON

Despite blistering heat, crowds lined the streets of Singleton last Friday to witness the rare Freedom of Entry ceremony, the highest civic honour a town can confer on a military unit.

End of an Era for D & L Chainsaws

BY DI SNEDDON

One of the real rewards of being in business is the relationships you make over time and that is the one thing Kevin and Judy Penton say they will miss the most when they close the doors of their beloved D & L Chainsaws.

Strongman Comp a Show Feature

Strongman is a sport that is gaining popularity with athletes keen to feel the satisfaction of moving heavy weights.