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My recent tour to India to play cricket

BY HARRY SCOWEN

On 1st April, I flew to New Delhi to play in the ICAL – International Cricket Academy League, 13-day cricket tour.

Appeal to locate teenage boy missing from Muswellbrook

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available […]

A once in a lifetime opportunity

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Hunter River Times would like to congratulate two Singleton groups for representing our region overseas.

Peace pole unveiled at St Catherine’s

BY ALEX TIGANI

Student leaders from St Catherine’s Catholic College gathered with Rotarians last term for the unveiling of the school’s first peace pole.

Sandy Needs A Housemate

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

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

Hard Hats Share Brain Cancer Beanie Message

BY MEREDITH BLAIR

Staff at a Hunter Valley coal mine have raised $10,000 to help the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) to continue its fight against brain cancer.

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.

Lake St Clair Bike Ride Continues to Support Singleton

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Rotary Club of Singleton’s John Henderson was all smiles when reflecting on the recent activities of the club.

Join the 42km Trek

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

Sencia Looks Forward to Welcoming its First Residents

In July 2022, Retirement Living Operator Sencia commenced construction of their 206 Villa Retirement Community with a $6M luxury Clubhouse in the popular Huntlee Estate.

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.

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.

Special Tribute to Singleton Town Band

BY DI SNEDDON

Singleton Town Band was given special recognition during the Anzac Day Service in Singleton.

Strong Message at Singleton Anzac Day Services

BY DI SNEDDON

War is a horrible thing.

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.

Love to Have a Beer with Dave Hugo

BY DAVE HUGO

Love to Have a Beer with Dave Hugo.

Cause for Hospital Celebration

It was a big day for Ron and Joan Stokes at Singleton Hospital Auxiliary’s meeting last Thursday.

Sharon Warns of Disgraceful Scam Hitting Super

BY DI SNEDDON

Sharon Marzol is not one to take the spotlight, but she is so furious after being hit by scammers that she felt compelled to speak out.

Veterans Games sash for Singleton shooter

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton shooter Bruce Smith has climbed the mountain.

Fashion to Hit the Catwalk to Support Singleton Hospital

When is the last time you went to a fashion parade?

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.

Scone Artists’ Work on Exhibition

The depth of artistic talent in Scone will be showcased over the next week when a diverse range of work goes on exhibition.

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.

O’Bryan sidelined

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Roosterettes have been dealt with a notable omission.

Cats unstoppable in Shield competition

BY ALEX TIGANI

Last year’s grand final appearance was just the beginning for the Muswellbrook Cats.

Crows Flock to Diesel, Dust and Rust at Denman

BY JEM ANSHAW

It was another great day in Denman for the Motors and Markets event held last month.

Scone in Running for National Tidy Towns Title

BY DI SNEDDON

Back in March Scone was named NSW Tidy Towns Sustainable Community winner.

Students Set to Rock You

BY JEM ANSHAW

For the first time in years, Muswellbrook High School is putting on a musical, one that is set to rock.

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

Singleton Public Library Presents The Female Convicts Of The Hunter Valley

This Saturday (May 13) from 11am to 2pm, Singleton Public Library will be hosting a documentary launch for ‘Female Convicts of the Hunter Valley’ with speeches to introduce the documentary, a first-time viewing and catering provided by the local Country Women’s Association.