The Singleton Argus

16/12/2025

There are more than 100,000 fi****ms registered across the Hunter region, including 241 registered to a single licence holder.

The December 14 Bondi terrorist attack which claimed the lives of 16 people, including a gunman, has renewed focus on Australia's firearm laws.
In the Singleton LGA there are 8,826 registered fi****ms.

Hunter MP Dan Repacholi said the renewed focus on gun laws was "not about targeting law-abiding shooters who...

15/12/2025

Singleton's Molly Thomas and Alex Neyland make history at the AFLW draft.

Two Singleton teenagers have been selected in the AFLW draft.

15/12/2025

Round Ten of Coalfields Cup cricket action was completed last Saturday, with Valley/JPC fourth grade batsman Brennan Whittington providing the individual highlight of the round with an unbeaten century at Albion Park.

Valley/JPC's fourth grader Whittington wallops maiden century

15/12/2025

Success for the Singleton Storm U12 girls at the Don Green Western Junior Championships. Plus Barry Nichols, once ,calls for the upgrade to Civic Park to be fully funded and implemented.

Singleton Storm U12 girls team claimed their championship title at last month's 2025 Don Green Western Junior Championships...

14/12/2025

Once again the hard work of the volunteers at the Singleton District Community Op Shop will see them donate $39,000 to two local organisations.

Last financial year the Op Shop donated $160,000 to local charities and organisations to enable them to continue vital work in the Singleton community.

Once again the hard work of the volunteers at the Singleton District Community Op Shop will see them...

12/12/2025

A man has died following a multi-vehicle crash just north of Singleton. The accident occurred on the New England Highway at Glennies Creek on Friday afternoon.

A man has died following a multi-vehicle crash just north of Singleton. About 1.40pm (Friday, December 12), emergency...

12/12/2025

The costs of running an irrigation system on the Hunter River is becoming prohibitive according to farmers and representatives bodies.

It is not only the ever rising water and energy costs that are major concerns. The ever-increasing regulatory demands being placed on water users are also a significant issue.

The costs of running an irrigation system on the Hunter River is becoming prohibitive according to farmers and...

11/12/2025

FutureCoal, the global peak body representing major coal producers and related industries, has called for the Australian Government to re-shape pragmatically and realistically its pathway to net-zero Plus Chile has introduced laws to ban the dumping of off-road-tyres in mining voids. Should we follow their example?
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10/12/2025

The Hunter Valley excluding Newcastle and Lake Macquarie ranks as the fifth unhealthiest region in Australia.

The Hunter Valley excluding Newcastle and Lake Macquarie ranks as the fifth unhealthiest region in Australia. In NSW...

09/12/2025

Damage caused when a heavy vehicle collided with the overpass bridge on the New England Highway at Liddell near Muswellbrook is expected to take three months to repair.

Damage caused when a heavy vehicle collided with the overpass bridge on the New England Highway at Liddell...

09/12/2025

Round Nine of Coalfields Cup cricket action continued last Saturday in sweltering conditions across the district, and with the mercury peaking at forty degrees in some parts it became a real battle of attrition for players in all grades.
Our photo from the Creeks Cricket Club is the Creeks' boys Steven Abel, Jack Morris, Nathan Stapleford, Nathan Hudson and Sam Yabsley who played Friday night in the Newcastle Summer Bash, the Tier One competition.

Round Nine of Coalfields Cup cricket action continued last Saturday in sweltering conditions across the district, and with...

07/12/2025

It took a lot of years and hard work, but Branxton woman Jasmine Bard has officially conquered the world stage.

The 27-year-old is living out a lifelong dream with the legendary Moulin Rouge company in Paris, a passion that began right here in the Hunter Valley.

Parisian star Jasmine Bard returned home to perform at a Maitland venue.