Glory for the Upper Hunter
BY ALEX TIGANI
To understand just how much the Strikers’ win meant for the Upper Hunter you must look at origins of the playing group.
Success for local swimmers
Two local swimmers could not help but make waves in October.
Glendon to host NSW Team Time Trial Championships
BY ALEX TIGANI
For the second time in two months the roads of Glendon (near Singleton) will be playing host to a prestigious Cycling NSW event this weekend.
Croquet players remember a club great
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Howe Park Croquet Club paid tribute to a stalwart on the weekend.
Captain Phil takes out Hunter Shield
A total of 26 Upper Hunter veterans played for the Col Hunter Shield on Tuesday in honour of an esteemed former treasurer.
Sun shines on Luke Hughes Memorial Golf Day
BY ALEX TIGANI
A total of 56 golfers gathered at Singleton last Friday to unite for a special cause.
Mustangs take top award
BY ALEX TIGANI
Do not think for one second that the Singleton Strikers have taken all the glory this month.
Squash Open Night this Monday
Rob Quayle, Scott McCarthy and Grant Farrar stood proud on Monday evening moments after claiming their 2020 title at the Singleton Heights Squash Club.
Old Boys gather for working bee
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton Greyhounds past players boss Neil Hassett has praised those who attended the club’s working bee in wet conditions on NRL grand final eve.
Locals dominate at Skellatar Park
BY ALEX TIGANI
Local Muswellbrook trainers dominated the Melbourne Cup Day Race Meeting at Skellatar Park on Tuesday.
Harris reflects on Melbourne Cup win
BY ALEX TIGANI
Jye McNeil has capped off a memorable 2020 on Tuesday by adding his name to the coveted list of Melbourne Cup winning jockeys.
Cleaver’s clean-sheets
BY ALEX TIGANI
It took Singleton goal-keeper Corey Cleaver 19 games to claim his first clean-sheet in season 2019.
Snooker and Billiards Club to grow in 2021
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Muswellbrook Workers Snooker and Billiards Club has been dealt two cruel blows in 2020.
Bulls defeat powerhouse Belltrees
BY ALEX TIGANI
Upper Hunter District Cricket Association heavyweight Gavin Newton Smith guided his side to a satisfying victory over Belltrees on Saturday.
Barner brothers bask in glory
BY ALEX TIGANI
Muswellbrook brothers Joel and Jake Barner guided their club to long awaited championship glory on Saturday evening.
Memories that last forever
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton Strikers senior club president Todd Geddes summed up his club’s fairytale grand final and celebrations in six words.
The season that almost did not happen
BY ALEX TIGANI
On Sunday morning I picked up the third issue of this newspaper (dated on Friday, July 17), sat down and smiled when reflecting on the opening line of the back-page story.
A win for Nads
BY ALEX TIGANI
There was a common theme around the Singleton playing group on the eve of the grand final.
Paterson the new top cat
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Muswellbrook Cats will enter 2021 with a new look committee.
Finals campaign comes to an end
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Pokolbin Reds were unable to qualify for this Saturday’s grand final.
Umpire Borg selected for grand final
BY ALEX TIGANI
Ashley Borg thought his local AFL umpiring career was closing to an end two years ago.
Clancy’s weekend to remember
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton’s Sophie Clancy guided the Hunter Wildfires to a Jack Scott Cup Division 2 title on Saturday when setting up an early try in the 29-25 victory.
Quick dip before the final
BY ALEX TIGANI
There were no tests or ball work for the Singleton Strikers on Tuesday evening.
Singleton and surrounds go Maroon and White
BY ALEX TIGANI
It is time to colour the town. After 28 years the Singleton Strikers have broken their grand final drought so let us get right behind them.
A grand final 28 years in the making
BY ALEX TIGANI
For the first time in 28 years the Singleton Strikers will be playing in the Northern League One grand final.
Brilliance from Bates duo
BY ALEX TIGANI
Applause echoed across Bateau Bay when AFL Northern NSW general manager Simon Smyth announced Kalani Bates as the best on ground medallist of the grand final.
Cavanough emotional after famous win
BY ALEX TIGANI
Scone trainer Brett Cavanough remained as cool as his refrigerated setting ahead of his Kosciusko win on Saturday.
Chad’s title for the family
BY ALEX TIGANI
Chad Vesper claimed his third Singleton Club Championship title on Sunday.
Roosterettes make history
BY ALEX TIGANI
It has been six days since the Singleton Roosterettes claimed their first senior premiership in club history.
Historic month of local cricket
BY ALEX TIGANI
History was made when Singleton and Cessnock’s senior cricket fraternities combined forces for the first time on Saturday.
Slade signs on for 2021
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton Strikers first grade coach Brendan Slade has signed on for the 2021 Northern League One season following a successful campaign this year.
The Three Amigos Aim For Glory
BY ALEX TIGANI
Close friends Cameron White, Hayden Nicol and Joseph Civello will lead their sides to historic finals this Saturday.
Bates farewell tour
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton’s second grade men’s side pulled off a win for the ages last week.
Blow before finals
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Singleton Roosters look to welcome back names such as reigning Davey medal winner Andrew Scott, Sam Brasington and Luke Draper. However they will be without Cameron Saunders.
Roosters and Roosterettes make the semi-finals
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Singleton Roosters will commence their finals campaign this weekend.
Pickers claim the Presidents Cup
BY ALEX TIGANI
Maitland Picker James Bradley has scored the opening try of many games in his career.
Back to the finals
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Greta Branxton Colts thought that their season had come to an end.
Geddes’ last dance
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton Strikers senior club president Todd Geddes has been over the moon to see his first-grade line-up make its long-awaited return.
Strikers break the drought
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Singleton Strikers will make history this Saturday when they host Kahibah in their first final since 2004.
Aqua golf surges in popularity
BY ALEX TIGANI
Kieran McMahon has been associated with Pokolbin’s Aqua Golf for 20 years.
Peters claims fifth Vets Cup
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton veteran’s golfer Bob Peters captured his fifth men’s club championship title last week.
Stewart claims singles three-peat
BY ALEX TIGANI
There is no stopping Jason Stewart at the age of 40.
Search is on for female cricketers
BY ALEX TIGANI
Teenager Stevie Boldery is counting down the days until junior cricket returns.
Howlett prepares for the Kosciusko
BY ALEX TIGANI
All eyes are on Lower Belford trainer Todd Howlett this month and his four-year-old gelding Two Big Fari.
Success for locals at Denman Cup
BY ALEX TIGANI
Singleton jockey Aaron Bullock added the title of Coolmore Denman Cup winner to his long list of achievements on Monday.
Anderson eyes another title
BY HARRY MULHOLLAND
Reigning Singleton Show Campdraft champion Mitch Anderson looked set to reclaim his crown in 2020.
Bradley to guide Maitland to glory
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Maitland Pickers are one game away from premiership glory.
Rams prepare for grand final
BY ALEX TIGANI
Three premiership victories may be celebrated at Muswellbrook’s Olympic Park in 24 hours’ time.