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A passion to play

BY ALEX TIGANI

You can’t help but admire the story of the Melbourne Demons.

Federal Seat Set for a Shake-Up

Joel Fitzgibbon pictured in Bridge Street Muswellbrook.

Brayshaw prepares for the big stage

BY ALEX TIGANI

There have been an endless number of inspiring stories in the lead up to this Saturday’s AFL grand final.

Singleton Roosters Faith and Ella Radmacher, pictured with teammate Milan Davis, both polled well at the AFL Hunter Central Coast junior awards held (virtually) on Tuesday, September 14. (Photo: Mel Jones)

Heritage Renovation Reveals a Bygone Era

BY DI SNEDDON

It was a renovation that captured the imagination at every turn and owner Neil Smith admits he spent just as much time reminiscing over items recovered during the project as he did on the project itself.

SES Survey Paves Way for Better Disaster Preparedness

BY DI SNEDDON What’s the difference between a trampoline propelling […]

Life is Like One Long Holiday on the Deck

BY DI SNEDDON

Rotary, Rugby, Red Cross, Rural Fire Service, Reedy Creek Church and volunteering with Ourcare Pty Ltd certainly keep Susanna and Graeme O’Brien busy.

Once An Olympian, Always An Olympian

BY ALEX TIGANI

For more than half a century, Kevin Hallett has stood proud as the Upper Hunter’s strongest connection to the Olympic Games.

Rotary Club Recognises Local Heros

BY ALEX TIGANI A local Rotary club has honoured four […]

Christmas in July (we hope)

Singleton Neighbourhood Centre is hoping to hold their annual Christmas […]

Bridge Shares His Fencing Skills

The art of fencing was demonstrated at the Singleton PCYC […]

Player count at Rose Point Park

Wet weather football returned to Rose Point Park on Saturday. […]

An Old Boys Day worth waiting for

BY ALEX TIGANI SPORTS EDITOR For 10,283 days, Dave Andrews […]

First Steps for New Police Station

By Di Sneddon Over the past eight years, police numbers […]

Safe Haven for Our Animals Now Open

Councillors and self-confessed animal lovers have undertaken a site inspection […]

Library gains international audience

MEMBERS MATTER: Singleton Library’s Early Literacy Officer Lee Croucher and Team Leader Library Resources Kylie Tatt have soldiered on during challenging times.

Community big winner in Resource funding change

SPECIAL REPORT BY DI SNEDDON Changes to the Resources for […]

Wambo Wins Underground Comp

They might have been simulated rescue scenarios but the atmosphere […]

Local girls claim Origin title

BY ALEX TIGANI A talented group of students from Singleton’s […]

Sue’s Lochmore Home Filled with History

BY ALEX TIGANI

There is no place like home for Sue Moore.

Mrs Solman’s Memorable Journey

By Alex Tigani Katherin Solman’s long journey at Singleton High […]

A Sense of Belonging at Rugby Park

BY ALEX TIGANI

For almost half a century, Singleton’s Rugby Park has proven to be a landmark in town.

Singleton Girls Inspire Country Side to Glory

Singleton’s youth girls helped inspire their Country team to glory […]

Podium Finish For Singleton

BY ALEX TIGANI Netballers from Singleton, Scone and Muswellbrook travelled […]

John Becomes a Freeman

Singleton Councillor John Martin OAM finished a function in his honour last week with his neck a little stiff.

A Home to Love and Appreciate

BY DI SNEDDON

Home is certainly where the heart is for Kim and Ang Nguyen.

Simpson Shield Returns To Singleton

Singleton’s Pirtek Park played host to the 2021 Steve Simpson Shield Open Sevens tournament last week.

Junior Athletes Return From Sydney

Singleton Track and Field Club’s Angela Penton could not be prouder of her returning athletes.

Nola Calls Time On Memorable Career

This weekend we will celebrate all the mothers within our local sporting community.

What the Candidates Are Up To

ndidates the election will not really hit full speed until today but for some, the campaigns have already begun. There have been many conversations going on between candidates and the constituents and plenty of ‘pressers’ where media have been invited to come along to hear announcements.

Kevin O’Brien Marks 40 Years in Business

Kevin O-Brien first arrived in Singleton in 1980 and it was only going to be for a brief period.

Long Live Legacy

Taking on the executive role of any organisation is a big ask but few roles are more demanding than that of secretary and treasurer.

Ourcare Needs Volunteers

Col Paul says he learnt to drive when he was four. His vehicle was an apple box with three stones as his foot pedals and the gear stick was just that, a stick.

Academic Success Opens New Opportunities

Singleton High School’s Sam Harrison, Kayla Maloney and Rachael Waugh were presented with Academic Excellence Scholarships from Glencore as 2020 Year 12 graduates celebrated their achievements with excitement of future endeavours.

Singleton’s Talented Teens

Two of Singleton’s teenage sporting stars have already cast the opening chapter of their respective careers.

Anzac Services Make a Welcome Return

Some 300 soldiers will take part in the Anzac Day March through Singleton as the town comes together to commemorate the men and women who have served our nation in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

New Era for Coal Rock Café

If there was one thing Donna Valentine didn’t think she would ever have to do as a café owner is to make a coffee with a triple shot, six sugars on almond milk.

Activities in Full Swing at Ourcare

There are some places where friends are like family and that is exactly the atmosphere at Ourcare’s Activity Centre.

Boys Are Back Together

It has been a long time between drinks and everyone who is anyone in the world of rodeos will be heading to Singleton Showground on April 24 for what will be a sensational event.

River Levels Tip the Top

up the banks threatening low lying farmland and potentially properties.

Lioness Enters New Era

It was with dignity and grace that Singleton Lioness farewelled their 36 years of history to enter a new era under the name of Lions Club of Singleton Lioness.

Interest in History is Growing

Membership of Singleton Historical Society and Museum Inc. has increased by nine members this year and newly elected president Michael Akrill hopes to see interest continue to grow.

Singleton High students Zoom to Japan in 2021

It has been three years since Singleton High School students last visited Japan.

Oh, the Serenity of Kulart

BY DI SNEDDON

As a journalist, life is full of questions but if there is one space on this beautiful earth of ours where there is no need for conversation, it is picturesque Mt Royal, and the home of Jenny and Allan Campbell.

Pelerin, a Home Restored With Love

BY DI SNEDDON

Christine and John Henderson looked at 150 properties before they set their eyes on the home they would eventually buy.

Innovation and Ideas Behind the Orange Home on the Hill

BY DI SNEDDON

You would be forgiven for thinking Alf and Audrey Buckley’s favourite colour is orange.

Carisbrook House Enjoys New Love

BY DI SNEDDON

Jackie and Kerry Greenall moved into Singleton’s Carisbrook House in February last year and anyone driving past the home in William Street, Singleton, can’t help but notice the changes taking place.

Time to remember and forget

BY DI SNEDDON

There is a photo on Jo Graham’s sideboard that many would walk past.

Clancy lands in NSW Country side

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton teenager Sophie Clancy has had a week like no other.

Creeks set for an adventure

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton District Cricket Association outfit Creeks will hope to claim its first Coalfields Cup win this Saturday when travelling to Mulbring.