Time For Rural Women to Come Together
Rural women have a tendency to put others before themselves, something that has not gone unnoticed by staff at Upper Hunter Community Services.
Welcome to Our New Commanding Officer and his Family
BY DI SNEDDON
It has been a hectic introduction to his new role as the Commanding Officer of the School of Infantry but Richard Thapthimthong and his family are enjoying a friendly welcome to what will be one of the longer postings they have enjoyed.
Savings and efficiencies grow as Singleton Council leads the way in sustainability initiatives
s its commitment to sustainability grows, Singleton Council’s greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs continue to shrink as small solar farms are installed at the Sewer Treatment Plant, Obanvale Water Treatment Plant and the Army Pump Station.
John Stonebridge – an Amazing Army Career for an ‘Average Soldier’
BY DI SNEDDON
There are times when I find it hard to start a story and this story of John Stonebridge, is definitely one of those times, but here goes.
Community Laundry Opens in Scone
Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre have ticked off another project to help their community with the opening of the Community Laundry.
Armed robbery near Singleton
Police are investigating an armed robbery near Singleton overnight.
Singleton movie night to raise funds for Polio
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton’s three Rotary clubs will combine for a great cause next month.
Geoff Steps Up for Federal Election
BY DI SNEDDON
The United Australia Party have announced their candidate for the upcoming Federal Election in Geoff Passfield.
AGM date set for Family History Society Singleton
The Family History Society Singleton INC will hold its AGM this Saturday, February 19 at 3pm.
Another Celebration for Lindy and Her Team
BY DI SNEDDON
The One Agency Singleton team are celebrating the release of the Real Estate Business Top 50 Sales Office list.
Funding Secured for Scone Revitalisation
A recent funding boost to Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Scone main street revitalisation means the project can finally get started.
Things Get Icy at Muswellbrook Hospital
BY JEM ANSHAW
Following a successful Christmas period, the Lions Club of Muswellbrook have been able to make yet another donation to Muswellbrook Hospital.
Supreme Court Continues for Singleton Election
BY DI SNEDDON
Singleton Council has until midday Tuesday, February 15, to lodge cross summons and evidence in a bid to receive a Supreme Court direction for the December local government election results.
Bypasses on Track for Construction Start this Year
BY DI SNEDDON
Property acquisition is the current stage in the construction of both Singleton and Muswellbrook bypasses.
Cemetery Books Delve Into the Past
BY DI SNEDDON
Tracing family history is an addictive hobby and so often people want to know where their ancestors have been laid to rest.
George Gives Insight into His Family’s Amazing Migration Story
BY DI SNEDDON
George Souris AM was Singleton’s special Australia Day guest. Predominantly, he was invited to speak given his parliamentary history.
DeVrye delivers inspiring speech
BY ALEX TIGANI
The stars aligned across the Upper Hunter last month when Catherine DeVrye shared her Australia Day address in Scone.
Jarrett Deputy Mayor
BY DI SNEDDON
Cr Tony Jarrett was re-elected as Singleton’s deputy mayor when the new council met last week.
More Funds Directed to Olympic Park
BY JEM ANSHAW
Muswellbrook’s Olympic Park have a million more reasons to celebrate.
Spirit of Senor Santo Nino Continues
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton’s Filipino community will continue its annual Senor Santo Nino gathering this Sunday.
DeVrye Welcomes New Citizens
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Upper Hunter welcomed 28 new Australian citizens across three events on Wednesday morning.
Upper Hunter recipients humbled by honours
BY ALEX TIGANI
Local leaders John Brooks and Dylan Denley may have an age gap of 60 years.
Australia Day Top Honour for Anto
BY JEM ANSHAW
Antony White has been awarded and Order of Australia for his contribution to the Upper Hunter community, something he is quite humble about receiving.
Muswellbrook Unites for Australia Day
BY JEM ANSHAW
The Muswellbrook Shire Australia Day ceremony was one filled with nods to Aboriginal culture and heritage.
Liam Named Young Achiever
BY DI SNEDDON
Singleton’s Young Achiever of the Year Liam Byrne was nominated for the honour by not one, but two separate groups.
Uncle Warren Named Citizen of the Year
BY DI SNEDDON
Uncle Warren Taggart delivered the Welcome to Country at Singleton’s Australia Day ceremony but it would not be his only time on the stage.
2022 Australia Day (Photo Gallery)
BY DI SNEDDON
No other day reflects the love we all share for our country like Australia Day.
Single vehicle roll over at Merriwa
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by New South Wales Ambulance at 12:45pm on Wednesday to a report single vehicle rollover on a property just outside Merriwa.
Celebrate Contribution to Singleton
Nominees for Singleton’s Citizen of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year have been announced.
Pathway at Broke Continues
With footpaths and shared pathways emerging as the community’s top priority from Singleton Council’s review of the Singleton Strategic Plan recently, 2022 is off to a good start with the completion of the Broke Shared Pathway.
House fire at Parkville
Emergency services were responded to a house fire at Parkville (near Scone) this morning.
Muswellbrook has Decided
Steve Reynolds has tonight been elected as Muswellbrook Mayor. Jennifer […]
Upper Hunter Mayor Voted In
Maurice Collison has been returned to his position of Mayor […]
Singleton election results finally declared
After 18 very long days, Singleton local government election results […]
Muswellbrook Councillors Elected
The NSW Electoral Commission has declared the results of the […]
Election Results in for Upper Hunter
Lee Watts secured a strong vote in the local government […]
Sue Moore Declared Mayor of Singleton
Sue Moore is elected as Mayor of Singleton with official […]
Price continues to inspire
BY ALEX TIGANI
Our region has produced some incredible long distance running stories in 2021.
More Voting Results from Monday’s Count
Postal votes for the Local Government Election will be counted from Friday with official results not expected from the NSW Electoral Commission until December 22.
Voting Continues Slowly in Local Government Elections
Only a handful of votes appear to have been counted yesterday in the Local Government Elections for Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter.
Santa continues annual Lollyrun (Full Schedule)
BY ALEX TIGANI
Santa Claus has been spotted around Singleton this week and will continue participating in the Singleton 444 Fire and Rescue station’s 17th annual Christmas Lollyrun.
Voting Numbers after December 9 Count in Local Government Elections
Sue Moore continues to lead the count in the Mayoral Election in Singleton.
Voting Numbers after December 8 Count in Local Government Elections
Sue Moore continues to lead the count in the Mayoral Election in Singleton.
Voting Numbers after December 6 Count in Local Government Elections
Sue Moore continues to lead the count in the Mayoral […]
Count Begins in Local Government Elections
BY DI SNEDDON
Sue Moore is leading the count in the Mayoral Election in Singleton.
Lighting up the Upper Hunter
The countdown is on until the lighting of the Upper […]
House fire in Muswellbrook
BY ALEX TIGANI
This morning at 01:56am Aberdeen’s Pumper 208 and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 392 Muswellbrook were responded to reports of a house fire in Muswellbrook.
Motor vehicle accident
This morning at 01:48 Muswellbrook Fire and Rescue Pumper 392 was responded to a motor vehicle accident.
All Eyes on the River
BY DI SNEDDON
Consistent, solid rainfalls over the past few days has seen lower level flooding across the Upper Hunter.
Changed traffic conditions on Kayuga Road at Muswellbrook to carry out work on Kayuga Bridge
Motorists are advised changed traffic conditions will continue next week on Kayuga Road at Muswellbrook to carry out maintenance work on Kayuga Bridge.