Singleton - The Hunter River Times

Centuries for Moore and Teague

BY ALEX TIGANI

Liam Moore’s 21st birthday came three days early.

Community Really Cares about the Environment

Sunday saw the community across the Upper Hunter come together to clean up their shared backyards.

On Track Back on Track

BY DI SNEDDON

Do you have some spare time to volunteer?

Successful Gala Day for Singleton

BY ALEX TIGANI

Future Australian Diamonds were uncovered at the Singleton Netball Gala Day.

Minister invites Bailey to Youth Task Force

BY ALEX TIGANI

Not even the heavy rain could hinder the spirits of those at the Singleton PCYC on Monday.

Hunter Shines at State Tidy Towns Awards

BY DI SNEDDON

Barely an award announcement at last weekend’s New South Wales Tidy Towns Award presentation was made without some reference to the Hunter region.

Club Grub Hits The Mark / Dig in at the Diggers

BY SHANE DAVEY

This issue went along to the Singleton Diggers fantastic restaurant, York Steak House for a bite of lunch.

Poolman comes to town

BY ALEX TIGANI

Netball legend Samantha Poolman made an appearance in Singleton last week.

Soldier On Showcases Job Opportunities

BY DI SNEDDON

Job and training opportunities were the highlight of the first defence employment forum organised by Soldier On in Singleton.

Arts and Culture Centre Opens its Doors

BY DI SNEDDON

Creativity and curiosity have officially connected in Singleton.

Beautiful, Inside and Out

BY DI SNEDDON

Get ready for something very special.

Singleton River Peaks Overnight.

The Hunter River through Singleton appears to have peaked at […]

International Women’s Day Events Postponed

International Women’s Day events in Denman (Thursday) and Singleton (Friday) […]

Desmond makes history

BY ALEX TIGANI

Where were you when Phoebe Desmond made her NRLW debut?

Getting Ready for a Big Win, Hopefully

BY DI SNEDDON

Singleton Tidy Towns members are heading to Albury early March for the annual presentation of the New South Wales Tidy Towns Awards.

Roosterette shines for Sydney Swans side

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Roosterette Kyah McBride has had an early start to her 2022 season.

Jasmine reflects on junior career

BY ALEX TIGANI

Jasmine Vesper shrugged off her doubters with a top ten finish at this month’s Wagga Wagga Junior Masters.

Junior Roosters return to training

The Singleton Roosters’ junior players have returned to the training track.

Welcome to Our New Commanding Officer and his Family

BY DI SNEDDON

It has been a hectic introduction to his new role as the Commanding Officer of the School of Infantry but Richard Thapthimthong and his family are enjoying a friendly welcome to what will be one of the longer postings they have enjoyed.

Savings and efficiencies grow as Singleton Council leads the way in sustainability initiatives

s its commitment to sustainability grows, Singleton Council’s greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs continue to shrink as small solar farms are installed at the Sewer Treatment Plant, Obanvale Water Treatment Plant and the Army Pump Station.

John Stonebridge – an Amazing Army Career for an ‘Average Soldier’

BY DI SNEDDON

There are times when I find it hard to start a story and this story of John Stonebridge, is definitely one of those times, but here goes.

Singleton movie night to raise funds for Polio

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton’s three Rotary clubs will combine for a great cause next month.

Geoff Steps Up for Federal Election

BY DI SNEDDON

The United Australia Party have announced their candidate for the upcoming Federal Election in Geoff Passfield.

AGM date set for Family History Society Singleton

The Family History Society Singleton INC will hold its AGM this Saturday, February 19 at 3pm.

Supreme Court Continues for Singleton Election

BY DI SNEDDON

Singleton Council has until midday Tuesday, February 15, to lodge cross summons and evidence in a bid to receive a Supreme Court direction for the December local government election results.

Sister Sami ready to shine in Beijing

BY ALEX TIGANI

For the third time in eight years, Sami Kennedy-Sim will be representing Australia at the Winter Olympics.

Bypasses on Track for Construction Start this Year

BY DI SNEDDON

Property acquisition is the current stage in the construction of both Singleton and Muswellbrook bypasses.

Roosterette to represent Sydney Swans line-up

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Roosterette Kyah McBride will make AFL NSW/ACT history this Saturday.

Issue 42 (February 11)

Pride of representing Australia There is something special about representing […]

A clash three years in the making

BY ALEX TIGANI

It has been 1175 days since our region’s two associations last played off in a John Bull Shield match.

Cemetery Books Delve Into the Past

BY DI SNEDDON

Tracing family history is an addictive hobby and so often people want to know where their ancestors have been laid to rest.

Singleton’s hallowed ground

BY SHANE DAVEY

Most of us have places that feel like home in our life even if we don’t live there. Pirtek Park is one such forever home away from home for Singleton Rugby League.

Strikers in search of junior talent

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton Strikers’ junior mentor Will Moriarty is a man on a mission.

Howe Park turf arrives from Tickalara farms

BY ALEX TIGANI

More than 1500m2 of new turf has made its way to Howe Park this month.

Spirit of Senor Santo Nino Continues

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton’s Filipino community will continue its annual Senor Santo Nino gathering this Sunday.

The Road to Scone

BY ALEX TIGANI

A lot has changed for Singleton’s Cody Heffernan since he last competed at an Australian PBR event held in the Upper Hunter.

Liam Named Young Achiever

BY DI SNEDDON

Singleton’s Young Achiever of the Year Liam Byrne was nominated for the honour by not one, but two separate groups.

Issue 41 (January 28)

Singleton Election Remains in Supreme Court A failure in the […]

Stage victories continue for our Price

BY ALEX TIGANI

Australia’s Toby Price OAM still sported a smile when crossing the Dakar Rally finish line.

Summer competition returns

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Singleton Bulls will return to the Hunter Junior Rugby Union Girls Sevens competition.

Strikers honour Cox and Dunn

BY ALEX TIGANI

The 2021 Northern League One season may have been dampened by its late cancellation.

Singleton strengthens John Bull Shield line-up

BY ALEX TIGANI

The finest talents from the Coalfields Cup will be showcased this Sunday.

Creeks claim memorable win

BY ALEX TIGANI

Two of the most anticipated games of cricket were abandoned last weekend.

Athletes prevail at Country Champs

BY ALEX TIGANI

Hundreds of athletes made their way to Maitland last week for the 2022 Athletics NSW Country Championships.

Celebrate Contribution to Singleton

Nominees for Singleton’s Citizen of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year have been announced.

Pathway at Broke Continues

With footpaths and shared pathways emerging as the community’s top priority from Singleton Council’s review of the Singleton Strategic Plan recently, 2022 is off to a good start with the completion of the Broke Shared Pathway.