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Muswellbrook Pool Finally Open

The doors to the indoor pool hall at the Muswellbrook Aquatic Centre opened last Friday after a long hiatus that stretched the patience of all those who love a dip.

Special Significance at Muswellbrook Vietnam Remembrance Day

BY DI SNEDDON

Dang Vu and Maihuyen Tran were clearly moved while unveiling a plague in honour of their father, Major Dang Vinh Tran, at Muswellbrook’s Vietnam Remembrance Day Service last Thursday.

What to do if you are Affected by Flood or Storm Damage

BY TONY JANSSEN

Floods and Storms can have devastating effects and ensuring that you’re adequately prepared and that you know what to do after the event has passed should be a priority for every homeowner.

Books Galore Walk Out the Door

BY DI SNEDDON

Crowds were waiting for the doors to open for the PCYC Book Fair last Thursday and when those doors opened they were not disappointed.

Restorations for Greenwood House

BY ALEX TIGANI

Greenwood House is a perfect example of its era’s architectural opulence.

By-Election All but Declared

Results of the Singleton Local Government By-election was announced this morning by Singleton returning officer Graham Clothier.

Environment Benefits from Landcare Love

BY DI SNEDDON

It is National Landcare Week and Muswellbrook’s Stephen Thatcher says the organisation has never been busier or more diverse.

Youngsters Join the Tree Planting Brigade

BY DI SNEDDON

Ground at Muswellbrook and Singleton received an additional 2000 trees after hugely successful National Tree Day events in both towns.

When Bulga Coal operations manager Dave Foster explained the massive flood clean up facing neighbouring villages to the mine site, more than half the 100 workers listening to his words quickly raised their hand to help.

Flood Recovery Far from Over

Broke is a mess but not broken. This is the message from residents who are now dealing with the reality of the massive clean up following the flood event that caused catastrophic damage across the village on July 5.

Singleton Artists Continue to Celebrate

BY ALEX TIGANI

A long list of artists of all ages were recognised at the 2022 Yancoal Singleton Art Prize on Friday evening.

Thompson Top of Leaderboard

BY DI SNEDDON

Votes have been counted from yesterday’s Singleton Local Government By-election and Danny Thompson is in the top spot with 2178 votes, a combination of pre-polling and yesterday’s numbers.

Singleton Council by-election (Live Results)

Voting has now closed for the Singleton by-election this evening and votes are already being counted.

Showcase Shares Wellbeing Ideas

BY DI SNEDDON

Nowhere else globally will you see a cluster model of wellbeing like that in place across the Upper Hunter.

Changed overnight traffic conditions north of Muswellbrook

Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions on New England Highway on Monday to carry out maintenance work between Burtons Lane and Koolbury Flats Row north of Muswellbrook.

Extraordinary Exhibition Opens in Singleton

The Art of Being Here opens tonight Friday, July 15 and the story it tells about our history, the colonial past, the evolving change is something worth placing your eyes upon.

Lifetime of sketches reveal living history of Singleton

From the historic Baroona mansion at Whittingham, to army cadet training and simple still-life moments, local Singleton artist Vivien Dwyer’s observations of the world around her over the last four decades are being celebrated as part of her new exhibition ‘The Art of Being Here’ to be launched at the Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre on 8 July.

Greyhounds recognised by Battlefields to Footyfields program

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton’s junior rugby league section made history last week.

Forging Ahead on Much Loved Merriwa Property

BY JEM ANSHAW

There is no denying that some people are just drawn to the land, and that is certainly the case for Ron Campbell of Merriwa.

New recruits try their hand at tennis

BY ALEX TIGANI

Not even the wintery winds could prevent the crowds from the region’s tennis courts.

Smoke in Broke to Benefit School Community

BY ALEX TIGANI

The popular Smoke in Broke BBQ Festival returns for its fourth appearance next week.

Clean up in Singleton

Emergency services are attempting to clear upper John Street in Singleton after a large section of the record breaking jacaranda tree crashed onto the roadway after this afternoon’s storm.

Community feedback invited to guide the future of Broke creekside parklands

Members of the community are being invited to help shape the future of Broke’s creekside parklands as Singleton Council undertakes a plan of management for McNamara Park, Stewart McTaggert Park and Herbert Park in Broke.

Olivia’s Royal Ribbon Ride

BY JEM ANSHAW

The Royal Easter Show is not a new event for Olivia Thrift, but this years event is one she won’t soon forget.

Return to normality for Scone Horse Festival

BY ALEX TIGANI

The 2022 Scone Horse Festival was one to remember. Visitors from across NSW flocked to our nation’s horse capital for a fortnight of fun and activities as hundreds lined the streets for the popular horse parade on Sunday, May 8.

Guard of Honour Says it All

BY DI SNEDDON

When you see a heavy police presence you automatically associate it with crime.

$10.5m Pledge for Muswellbrook CBD

Labor have this week pledged $10.5 million to Muswellbrook CBD revitalisation if they are voted in at the Federal election.

Let there be light

BY ALEX TIGANI

This Saturday, Australia decides.
It is the term we hear each Federal Election and, at ground level, all eyes have been on the Hunter’s nine candidates in the lead up.

The Hall that moved from Greta to Branxton

BY ALEX TIGANI

Which of this Saturday’s 40 voting centres in the Hunter electorate used to be the Greta Migrant Camp’s YMCA Hall?

Cream of the Crop at Angus Sale

For 32 years the Hunter Valley Angus Breeders Association have been hosting an annual sale in May, and this year will be no different.

Final Chance to Vote in the Federal Election

May 21 is the final chance to vote in the Federal Election.

Hunter line-up celebrate state title

BY ALEX TIGANI

Local AFL history was made in the Hunter region this month.

Respect Round

Local clubs embraced each other for Respect Round last weekend.

Countdown to Lake Liddell Speedbowl

It has been a long time coming but Lake Liddell Speedbowl is set to welcome spectators early next month.

Fire Fighters Open their Doors

BY DI SNEDDON

Singleton and Muswellbrook fire fighters had their hands full on Saturday with youngsters flocking to the stations to learn all about the real Fireman Sams in our community.

Injection of Funds for Singleton Saleyards

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce was in Singleton on Wednesday to announce $2.7 million to upgrade the Hunter Regional Livestock Exchange to support the Hunter’s thriving beef industry.

Glory for Hill at Glendon

Scone cyclist Ben Hill returned to the Upper Hunter last month.

Meet the Candidate evening at Singleton

To ensure you the voter know how to make your vote count Business Singleton is holding a Meet the Candidate evening at Club Singleton on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 6pm.

Issue 48 (May 6)

National title for Herbert duo

Jacob, 32, returned from the Victorian Quarterscale Speedway Club at the Little Avalon Raceway (near Geelong) with his first national title while his son Lucas, 12, also secured a podium finish in the same event.

2022 Anzac Day (Photo Gallery)

Many locals across our region gathered as one for this year’s Anzac Day ceremonies.

Change in traffic conditions on Golden Highway

Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions next week on the Golden
Highway to carry out work near the New England Highway intersection, south east of
Singleton.
To reduce the impact on motorists, work will be carried out from 6pm to 5am starting
Tuesday 26 April. Work is expected to be completed in four nights, weather permitting.
During work hours, the Golden Highway will be closed and motorists will be detoured
via Range Road and the New England Highway.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead as the detour is expected to add up to 10 minutes
of extra travel time. Access will be maintained for residents and emergency services.
Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, and follow the directions of signs and
traffic control.
Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.
For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or
call 132 701.