Singleton - The Hunter River Times

Rotary Club to hold Fixin’ Broke Fundraiser

BY ALEX TIGANI

When Andrew Almond stepped up to the role of president of the Rotary Club of Singleton he did not predict what was in store for the second half of 2022.

Six Upper Hunter Locations Included in Communications Program

BY ALEX TIGANI

Member for Hunter Dan Repacholi welcomed Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland to Singleton last month for the launch of an emergency services backup satellite service.

Singleton line-up prepares for Cessnock

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton will aim for a 2-0 start to the John Bull Shield Competition.

Life Membership for Val

BY DI SNEDDON

Life Membership for Val

Peree Prepares for State Election

BY ALEX TIGANI

There were mixed emotions for Branxton’s Peree Watson when announced as Labor’s candidate for the Upper Hunter on Saturday.

Traumatic call-out for local firefighter

BY ALEX TIGANI

For three years, Megan Worth has been serving the Singleton 444 Fire and Rescue brigade with the upmost professionalism.

Fire Devastation Starts to Sink In

BY DI SNEDDON

When Steve Honey’s daughter, Stevie-Lee set up a go fund me page to support him after he lost every possession in a house fire in Singleton in October, he was furious.

Finally, A Place for WWII Remembrance

BY ALEX TIGANI

Remembrance Day across the Upper Hunter saw gatherings around memorials on the eleventh of the eleventh with two minutes silence at 11am to reflect on the sacrifice made by so many in times of war and conflict.

Hall of Fame Recognition Awarded

BY DI SNEDDON

Four new additions, all in the community service category have been made to the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame.

Reigh Welcomes Residents to his 100 Club

BY ALEX TIGANI

Do you want to join the 100 club?

Great Challenges Ahead to Secure Energy

BY DI SNEDDON

Outside the message was no new coal but inside the Mining Leaders Lunch function, the message was that coal has been mined in the Hunter Valley for a long time and will continue to be mined for a long time yet.

Penny Died and a Town Cried

For those who knew Penny Nagle (nee Partridge) the shock of her death remains something many are coming to terms with.

Thanks to Col for 20 Years

BY DI SNEDDON

Col Paul has spent the past 20 years volunteering for Ourcare Services Ltd. and when he made the decision to step down, his contribution did not go unnoticed.

Ravensworth Homestead Stops Glendell Expansion

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has refused the Glendell Mine expansion project because of the ‘significant, irreversible and unjustified impacts on the historic heritage values of the Ravensworth Homestead complex’.

Celebrating our Ladies

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton’s finest female golfing talents have played off for titles since the club first moved to Howe Park in 1927.

Search continues for junior leader

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Roosters have continued their search for a junior vice president.

Congratulations to Our School Leaders

BY DI SNEDDON

Announcements of school captains have been made across the region.

Oh, the Memories of Music

BY DI SNEDDON

Bob Henderson’s love of music peaked when he was asked to join the jazz band of well-known Australian musician Graeme Bell.

Connection is Key to Senior Happiness

BY DI SNEDDON

2021 Singleton Citizen of the Year Fred Turner message to those at the Seniors Week event was clear.

Lessons From Collie

BY DI SNEDDON

State Secretary from the Australian Metal Workers Union in Western Australia, Steve McCartney, was joined by residents of Collie to share their transition experiences with the Upper Hunter community at a forum organised by Hunter Jobs Alliance in Singleton last week.

Life membership for Curnow

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Veterans Golf Association has played a key role in the history of the club.

Singleton Roosters return to training

BY ALEX TIGANI

Incoming Singleton Roosters coach Tim Hare has confirmed his playing squad will return to training on Tuesday, November 8.

Legends gather for Gala night

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Golf Club held its Gala Night on Friday evening.

Dunn and Rushby prevail for Singleton

BY ALEX TIGANI

It was only fitting on Singleton’s centenary that two of the club’s golfers were to prevail at HRDGA level.

Club Cup victory to savour for Shanelle

BY ALEX TIGANI

Shanelle Thomas could not help but smile when she won this year’s Club Cup.

Simon shines at Speedbowl

Locals have made tracks to the podium after another great day of racing at the Lake Liddell Speedbowl on the weekend.

Sentimental items find a home for the next 50 years

BY ALEX TIGANI

Hole 9 of the Singleton Golf Club is Not For Sale nor will it be for the next 50 years if all goes to plan.

All the Fun at the Fete

BY DI SNEDDON

It has been a long time coming but Singleton Heights Public School finally celebrated their fete last Friday.

Sun Sets on First Year for New CWA Group

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Sundowners CWA capped off a memorable first year with a well-attended trivia night on Saturday, October 29.

Creeks and Valley/JPC continue to climb

BY ALEX TIGANI

There’s every chance Singleton clubs Creeks and Valley/JPC will be playing off for top spot of the Coalfields Cup table when they meet in Round 7.

Singleton Sundowners CWA celebrate first year

Singleton Sundowners CWA are celebrating their one-year anniversary with a trivia night this Saturday, October 29 to raise money for the Singleton Neighbourhood Centre.

Centenary celebrations begin

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Golf Club’s centenary celebrations are in full swing this month.

Singleton duo recognised by Northern League

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Striker Hayden Nicol capped off his fourth season as captain when named in the Northern League One team of the year on Friday.

Taj goes back-to-back

BY ALEX TIGANI

Nick Carey was not the only former Singleton Golf Club junior champion with a smile on Sunday night.

Gilroy saves best result for Mount Panorama

BY JEM ANSHAW

Despite struggling to see through massive spray and a foggy windscreen, Ryan Gilroy has kept his eyes forward for his best result yet in the Toyota 86 series at Bathurst.

Roger remains Singleton’s golfing great

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Golf Club’s biggest names will be returning to town this month to celebrate the club’s centenary.

An emotional title for James

BY ALEX TIGANI

If there was ever a year that Brendan James was going to secure the B-Grade title of the Singleton Golf Club championships, it was going to be in 2022.

Liddell Power Station Demolition on Track

BY DI SNEDDON

When the two 160-metre-high cement stacks at Liddell Power Station are detonated with explosives there will be plenty of opportunity for people to witness the historic event when both fall to the ground.

Carey claims championship title

BY ALEX TIGANI

To win a Singleton Golf Club championship at A-Grade, B-Grade or junior level is a magnificent achievement.

Home is Where the Heart Is

BY DI SNEDDON

Lizelle and Jacques Rossouw moved to Australia from South Africa 22 years ago, residing in Emerald and Moranbah before coming to Singleton in 2014.

President Hixon prepares for season 2023

BY ALEX TIGANI

Dylan Hixon describes the Singleton Roosters as his home away from home.

Red Light Speed Camera Installed at Singleton

Road safety at a prominent Singleton intersection will receive a boost with the installation of a new red-light speed camera at the intersection of the New England Highway and Bridgman Road.

Masters Glory for NSW

BY ALEX TIGANI

After six years as the Singleton Roosters’ hard working senior club president, Nadene McBride had every right to take a break from AFL after the closing of her club’s AGM on Thursday, September 15.

Singleton therapist to speak at community empowerment event

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton based Emotional Wellness Psychotherapist Tabatha Kattua has been announced as one of the guest speakers for this month’s Kick Fear afternoon to be held at Pokolbin.

Transition Continues as Liddell Power Station Closure Remains on Schedule

With the closure of Liddell Power Station scheduled for April next year, work to support AGL’s people throughout the journey is well advanced.

Minister Headlines Mining Lunch

BY DI SNEDDON

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King will headline an impressive speakers’ line up at the Hunter Coal Festival’s Mining Leaders Lunch on Friday, October 28, at the Singleton Civic Centre.