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Muswellbrook Maternity Battle Gains Momentum

BY JEM ANSHAW Paige Sawkins may see herself as ‘just […]

Solar Manufacturing in Our Backyard

By Jessica Rouse Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid the old […]

Get Ready for a Showcase of Singleton’s Emergency Services

If you’ve ever wanted to see inside a police car, […]

We Won Best Free Newspaper New South Wales

By Di Sneddon New South Wales Country Press Association held […]

Robert King of Sausages Again

BY DI SNEDDON There is a secret to making an […]

Anger at Resources for Regions Axing

BY DI SNEDDON Singleton Council is expected to unanimously support […]

Students from Upper Hunter kick off their 2023 HSC written exams

440 HSC students across Upper Hunter begin their 2023 HSC […]

Drought Action Needed Now

Upper Hunter Shire Council has made a unanimous and urgent […]

Heed the Bush Fire Warning and Get Prepared Now

BY DI SNEDDON Rural fire fighters across the region are […]

Man charged following grassfires – Singleton

Sunday, 13 August 2023 12:46:04 PM A man will face […]

Muswellbrook Eagles Round 13 Results

TRAVELLING JUNIORS – ROUND 13 RESULTS Under 11’s – Today’s game […]

Star Club Equestrian Stunned at Overall Business Award

BY DI SNEDDON Perhaps it was frustration that led to […]

Trees, Shrubs and Grasses Ready for the Ground

Since its inception in 1996, National Tree Day has seen […]

Vehicle Donation Brings Simulations to Life

The aim of Mines Rescue training is to simulate rescue […]

Singleton High Ahead in Mobile Phone Ban

Today’s teenager’s phones are typically not far from their hand, […]

Female Convict Hunter Valley Premier Launch

Inspired by Roses from the Heart, an Australia-wide initiative of Dr. Christina Henri, stories of female convicts of the Hunter Valley was screened for the first time at Singleton Library last month.

Kickstart Your Apprenticeship at Bengalla

Kickstart your career in the mining industry with a MIGAS apprenticeship hosted by Bengalla Mining Company.

Glencore Opens its Apprenticeship Recruitment

Glencore will add to the hundreds of mining graduates, apprentices, and trainees across its Australian operations with recruitment for their 2024 apprenticeship programs underway.

Murals Enrich St Joseph’s Primary School Grounds

Last week St Joseph’s Primary School Denman proudly unveiled three beautiful murals created by the students.

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.

Vinnies Sleep Out

BY JEM ANSHAW

Garth Belford and Carol O’Brien are encouraging the community to support this years Vinnies Sleepout, being held at Muswellbrook Showground on Thursday, June 22.

Magpies to host Denman for centenary clash

BY DI SNEDDON

There will be a special deal for those attending the Merriwa Magpies’ upcoming reserve grade clash against Denman.

Scone Shines at National Tidy Towns Awards

BY DI SNEDDON

People often say our future success is in the hands of our youth and if Belltrees Public School students are anything to go by, we are all certainly in fantastic hands.

Local Nurse Gets Listening Ear of Government

BY JEM ANSHAW

Local members of the Nurses and Midwives Association are feeling seen and heard following the state election earlier this year.

Rosie’s Ready for Festival of Fleeces

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

Rosie, the mascot lamb, is ready to lead the grand parade at this year’s Festival of the Fleeces, donning her iconic red woollen socks and red scarf.

The Revitalisation of the St Joseph’s Agriculture Program

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

Before the agriculture program’s revival, many might not have known that St Joseph’s College Lochinvar had a farm.

Thank You to the Volunteers

Bruce Merrick is the longest serving Uniting Care volunteer so no wonder he received a gift in recognition of volunteers week last month.

BigLap4PTSD Visits Singleton

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not something often discussed, especially amongst military personnel.

Christian College Hosts Third Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

With almost 250 people in attendance, including members of the Singleton RFS, Police, local businesses and the families of students, Singleton’s Australian Christian College hosted their third Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

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.

Bulls prepare for local rivals

BY ALEX TIGANI

Rugby Park will play host to two big clashes this Saturday.

A way to help the rising cost of living

BY DI SNEDDON

An increase in the cost of living is affecting us all but there is one way that may help ease the pressure.

Wedding Expo Showcases Local Businesses

The Hunter River Times inaugural Wedding Expo had a smashing start, highlighting Upper Hunter businesses.

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.