Vehicle Donation Brings Simulations to Life
The aim of Mines Rescue training is to simulate rescue situations as life-like as possible. The donation of a Toyota Landcruiser by Glencore’s Mt Owen Complex (MGO) will do exactly that, and so it was fitting that it was the mine’s own rescue members who were the first to put the training to the test. […]
Singleton High Ahead in Mobile Phone Ban
Today’s teenager’s phones are typically not far from their hand, but from Term 4 this year, this will no longer be the case when students are at school. An initiative by the NSW Government will see mobile phone use banned in public secondary schools in a bid to improve students’ learning and social development. Singleton […]
Issue 77 (July 2, 2023)
Issue 76 (June 16, 2023)
Female Convict Hunter Valley Premier Launch
Inspired by Roses from the Heart, an Australia-wide initiative of Dr. Christina Henri, stories of female convicts of the Hunter Valley was screened for the first time at Singleton Library last month.
Kickstart Your Apprenticeship at Bengalla
Kickstart your career in the mining industry with a MIGAS apprenticeship hosted by Bengalla Mining Company.
Glencore Opens its Apprenticeship Recruitment
Glencore will add to the hundreds of mining graduates, apprentices, and trainees across its Australian operations with recruitment for their 2024 apprenticeship programs underway.
Murals Enrich St Joseph’s Primary School Grounds
Last week St Joseph’s Primary School Denman proudly unveiled three beautiful murals created by the students.
Twin Rivers Flow to Good Food
BY JASON BATES
If you head about 37 minutes Northeast of the town of Singleton, on a scenic country drive you will find yourself at two small towns, Gresford and 2 kms further along, East Gresford.
Vinnies Sleep Out
BY JEM ANSHAW
Garth Belford and Carol O’Brien are encouraging the community to support this years Vinnies Sleepout, being held at Muswellbrook Showground on Thursday, June 22.
Magpies to host Denman for centenary clash
BY DI SNEDDON
There will be a special deal for those attending the Merriwa Magpies’ upcoming reserve grade clash against Denman.
Scone Shines at National Tidy Towns Awards
BY DI SNEDDON
People often say our future success is in the hands of our youth and if Belltrees Public School students are anything to go by, we are all certainly in fantastic hands.
Local Nurse Gets Listening Ear of Government
BY JEM ANSHAW
Local members of the Nurses and Midwives Association are feeling seen and heard following the state election earlier this year.
Rosie’s Ready for Festival of Fleeces
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Rosie, the mascot lamb, is ready to lead the grand parade at this year’s Festival of the Fleeces, donning her iconic red woollen socks and red scarf.
The Revitalisation of the St Joseph’s Agriculture Program
BY MEREDITH BLAIR
Before the agriculture program’s revival, many might not have known that St Joseph’s College Lochinvar had a farm.