The Singleton Argus

29/07/2025

In updated news, more than 100 jobs at the Dartbrook underground coal mine near Aberdeen have been slashed, as workers fight to access their accrued entitlements, the Mining and Energy Union has said.
MEU Northern Mining and NSW Energy President Robin Williams said the mine's receivers, FTI Consulting, are cutting the majority of the directly employed workforce without honouring workers' entitlements, and while retaining labour hire contractors.

"Just days after assuring us that operations would continue as normal during voluntary administration, FTI Consulting reversed course," Mr Williams said.

In updated news, more than 100 jobs at the Dartbrook underground coal mine near Aberdeen have been slashed,...

28/07/2025

The ever-popular Singleton Art Prize attracted 230 guests on opening night at the Civic Centre on Friday (July 25) evening, with excellent and eclectic artworks to view and fabulous food prepared by Singleton High School's Year 11 hospitality students.

The ever-popular Singleton Art Prize attracted 230 guests on opening night at the Civic Centre on Friday (July...

28/07/2025

A number of miners at the Dartbrook underground coal mine in the Upper Hunter awoke today to an email from the mine's administrators saying they were being made redundant.

The miners, some of whom have worked at the mine for 14 months, said they were owed up to $20,000 and would be forced to seek new employment as they await their entitlements.

In early July, the mine was placed in the hands of receivers and managers Ben Campbell and David McGrath of FTI Consulting.

A number of miners at the Dartbrook underground coal mine in the Upper Hunter awoke today to an...

28/07/2025

"He's in a bad way. I don't even know if he's still hanging in there."

Those were the chilling words Alan Playford heard as he prepared to descend into the Ravensworth coal mine near Singleton, in the Hunter Valley, in March 1992.

A miner, Noel Kelly, had been trapped under a shuttle car, his left leg torn from the hip. It was a scene out of a nightmare: thick blood, coal dust and a fading pulse.

A new memoir delves into the life of decorated paramedic Alan Playford.

25/07/2025

Big frosty morning today, but it won't be long before we start thinking about summer and the pool.

There'll be plenty to splash about this summer with an all-new $1.5million water play attraction at Singleton Gym + Swim to be delivered just in time for the Christmas school holidays.

A splash pad will replace the existing outdoor toddler pool at the facility including spray jets, slides, fountains and interactive water play elements that Singleton Council General Manager Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr said would take cooling off to a whole new level.

There'll be plenty to splash about this summer with an all-new $1.5million water play attraction at Singleton Gym...

24/07/2025

A quick view of some of the works entered in the Singleton Art Prize held in the Civic Centre. Light refreshments will be available from 10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday hosted by Singleton Lioness with the proceeds donated to children’s cancer charities.

24/07/2025

The Singleton Art Show is taking shape at the Civic Centre with all the paintings hung by the volunteers ready for judging tomorrow and the opening night. The show one of best in regional Australia will be open to the public from Saturday through to Tuesday. Pictured with one of entries ‘Champagne with the Girls’ by Kim Adamthwaite are Chryse Levick and Belinda Richards.

24/07/2025

Upper Hunter community group has won their appeal against one of NSW's largest coal mine expansion projects, with judgment being delivered this morning by the President of the NSW Court of Appeal.

This groundbreaking decision will impact how the NSW Government is to deal with Scope 3 emissions when approving new and expanded coal mines in the State.

Upper Hunter community group has won their appeal against one of NSW's largest coal mine expansion projects, with...

23/07/2025

LEADING country jockey Aaron Bullock looked like having a big day on paper and that became a reality when he rode three winners at the Taree race meeting on Tuesday.

Bullock, after being beaten into second place on odds-on favourite Blue Kingdom in race one, opened his winning account on the Kris Lees-trained Oakfield Pluto in race two, the Vale Paul Matts Maiden Handicap over 1007 metres./

Bullock takes a commanding lead in both jockey premiership races.

22/07/2025

Organic Food Markets will launch their first weekly Pokolbin markets with food and non-food stalls on Sunday, September 7.

This new market is set to bring local flavour and community spirit to the heart of Hunter Valley wine country at 691 Hermitage Road, offering a fresh destination for locals and visitors to explore the best of regional produce, artisan goods and handcrafted wares.

Set among the vineyards, Pokolbin Market will run every Sunday from 8am to 2pm, rain or shine - with a focus on local growers, creators, makers and musicians.

Organic Food Markets will launch their first weekly Pokolbin markets with food and non-food stalls on Sunday, September...

22/07/2025

At this month's Singleton Council meeting, it was unanimously agreed to adopt the Singleton Walking and Cycling Plan and the Singleton Traffic and Transportation Strategy.

There were synergies between the two policies, with submissions from the public crossing over, such as the call for greater public transport options and the need to base infrastructure works on the actual community use of those proposed works.

Not so much as build and they will be used, but rather what is needed to improve public access and encourage walking, cycling and better transport outcomes.

At this month's Singleton Council meeting, it was unanimously agreed to adopt the Singleton Walking and Cycling Plan...

22/07/2025

The Civic Centre was the place to be on Saturday night with the staging of the annual Business Singleton's awards ceremony.

It was a time to gather and celebrate the continuing success of the town's business chamber and the support it provides to businesses large and small, old and new and those local charities that are the heart and soul of our local community.
Among the special presentations on the night are the Milestone Awards that mark the longevity of local businesses and community organisations.

The Singleton Argus received one of these awards, marking its 150th year of publication - a significant achievement and perhaps the district's first business to reach such an age.

The Civic Centre was the place to be on Saturday night with the staging of the annual Business...