Hunter region could be caught short by early power station closures. The reports of early coal-fired power station closures in the region should trigger accelerated diversification efforts for the Hunter, including the establishment of the Hunter 2050 Foundation. According to the Hunter Joint Organisation (JO), warnings from the Australian Energy
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Lake Mac Council and Committee for the Hunter strengthen partnership. Lake Macquarie City Council becomes gold member of the Committee for the Hunter for shared advocacy in Federal and State Budgets. Charlestown aerial view. Council’s CEO Morven Cameron discussed the positives of joining the Committee for the Hunter. Being a
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No, not a rodeo. Open cut mine near Singleton. Image ~ Jeremy Buckingham . The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is targeting open cut mines causing excessive dust in the Hunter Valley with the second year of the ‘Bust the Dust’ starting this week. EPA Director Regulatory Operations Adam Gilligan
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Upper Hunter, Singleton, and Muswellbrook residents reminded to keep water usage down this summer. Glenbawn Dam photographed in better times. As of September 2020 the dam is less than half full. With temperatures rising with the arrival of spring, Singleton Water customers should continue saving water, as level 2 restrictions
Read more...Broke’s community wish becomes reality with new skate park. Following community input, including from local schoolchildren, Broke Skate Park is open. Mayor of Singleton Cr Sue Moore, Ralph Northey from Bulga Coal, Warren Taggart who performed the Welcome to Country for the event, and Teegan Hayward from Bulga Coal at
Read more...Ceremonial start to construction of $7 million Singleton Town Centre Upgrade – Stage 2. Construction of the $7 million Singleton Town Centre – Stage 2 officially starts on Friday 31 July 2020 at 1:30pm. John Street Singleton Stage 2. Singleton Council has appointed Robson Civil to undertake the works, expected
Read more...New Paynes Crossing Bridge. Construction starts soon to replace Paynes Crossing Bridge with a new two lane bridge. Paynes Crossing Bridge links Cessnock and Singleton local government areas. The bridge on Paynes Crossing Road crosses Wollombi Brook 11.6km north of the historic township of Wollombi and is the boundary between
Read more...Singleton Council’s Village Master Plan and Action Plan for Jerrys Plains is now a council priority. The township and environs will get funding under the United Wambo Mine Project Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA). Jerrys Plains township . The Master Plan and Action Plan includes possible options such as: an upgrade
Read more...Hunter vulnerable helped by funding stretched community sector. Thirty-one community organisations received $550,000 to provide critical services strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. City of Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes, Councillor Carol Duncan and Path2Change CEO Jen O’Sullivan with the Path2Change program facilitators and young clients at the Wallsend Path2Change headquarters.
Read more...Locals can contribute to a snapshot of Singleton’s COVID-19 experience for the future. Singleton residents and businesses can inform future historians about COVID-19 and its affect on the local community by contributing to a virtual time capsule. Local History Officer Natalie Dimmock and Team Leader Library Resources Kylie Tatt. The
Read more...Fine issued for excess dust emissions from Liddell power station. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined AGL Macquarie Pty Limited $15,000 for alleged excessive dust emissions from Liddell Power Station in the Hunter Valley. EPA Director Regulatory Operations Metro North Adam Gilligan said the EPA received notification from
Read more...Every dog to have its day as Singleton’s new state-of-the-art animal management facility breaks ground. By Emily Quigley Animal welfare and environmental sustainability are at the forefront of the design for Singleton’s new state-of-the-art animal management facility, with construction well underway on the $1.415 million project. Rangers Jessica Mothobi (L)
Read more...NSW Deputy Premier the Hon John Barilaro said his government will return millions of dollars in mining royalties to Singleton Council. He made the announcement during a visit to the region last week. A reformed NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program will ensure a fixed amount of funding each year
Read more...Singleton businesses encouraged to support each other under $100,000 local spending program by Singleton Council. It is hoped that preloaded Spend in Singleton cards will boost the local economy in the recovery from the impacts of bushfires and COVID-19. The Business Supporting Local Business program is an initiative of Singleton
Read more...Proposed recategorisation of Crown land prompts public hearing for Burdekin Park Draft Plan of Management (2020). A virtual public hearing will be held in relation to an update of the Plan of Management for Burdekin Park to formally change the categorisation of the Crown land portion of the site from
Read more...Singleton Historical Museum unveils $691,000 upgrade as it reopens to visitors this weekend. The museum has a new exposed steel truss roof to help preserve its historical collection, that includes a marble bust of first Mayor Alexander Munro. There were things that have been found that I didn’t even know
Read more...Williamtown is the fifth NSW region to get a “Special Activation Precinct” (SAP). Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro today visited BAE Systems in Williamtown to announce the township will become a national and international defence and aerospace hub. Special Activation Precincts are about making it easier
Read more...Singleton names fifth-ever Honorary Freeman of the Shire in virtual presentation. Former mayor of Singleton and current serving councillor John Martin OAM has tonight become just the fifth person ever to be named an Honorary Freeman of the Shire. In the highest civic honour Singleton can bestow, Cr Martin was
Read more...Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will conduct training in the Sydney region, Singleton and the Australian Capital Territory from early-May to early-June. The training will include ADF helicopters flying during day and night and at low altitudes. This training is essential for ADF members to obtain the required qualifications to
Read more...Residents and businesses encouraged to help inform community needs in Council’s response to COVID-19. Singleton residents and businesses can take separate online surveys so council can understand how they are each affected. The feedback will help in how to use Singleton Council’s Community Support Package. The separate household and business
Read more...HV Operations to pay $400,000 after alleged water pollution from mine HV Operations Pty Ltd has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), paying $400,000 towards environmental land management improvements, following a water pollution incident at an open cut mine in Singleton last year. EPA
Read more...Farmers are warned of a Tropical Soda Apple outbreak – an extremely invasive weed. Recent inspections across the MidCoast have detected multiple instances of the weed on both private properties and roadsides, particularly in the Wingham, Mt George, Number One and Cooplacurripa areas. Given how aggressive this perennial shrub is
Read more...Virtual public meetings on Council’s programs for 2020-2021. With social distancing prohibiting community gatherings, Singleton Council invites the community to discuss the draft 2020-2021 Operational Plan at an online meeting on Wednesday 13 May 2020. Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore, said because of social distancing and the temporary closure
Read more...Free childcare will be available to rural families with the return of Singleton Mobile Preschool to Broke Community Hall and Mt Olive Public Hall. The service was suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions in March, but government changes have allowed the return of the preschool. Fees will be government subsidised. Activities
Read more...Shades of blue as trees colour mental health conversations. Music may have blue suede shoes and sport lays claim to the NSW Blues, but Singleton now boasts blue trees. Singleton Council’s parks and gardens team transformed two trees in Townhead Park in support of the Blue Tree Project, helping to
Read more...Singleton Council announced its COVID-19 (Coronavirus) strategy, with heightened health warnings about the highly infectious disease. The Emergency Services Expo planned for 28 March 2020 has been postponed, and Council is also reviewing Committee meetings on a case-by-case basis. Councillors will make delegation previsions for the Mayor and General Manager
Read more...Weekend of festivities to commemorate 200 years of Singleton history. It’s a commemoration 200 years in the making, and Mayor of Singleton Cr Sue Moore wants everyone to celebrate Singleton’s bicentennial this weekend. Singleton Bicentennial Commemorations Working Party members Cliff Bryson, Mayor of Singleton Cr Sue Moore, Peggy Moore, John
Read more...Opening of community hub brings increased services and personalised approach to Newcastle region. Wesley Mission’s renewed premises in Newcastle will provide increased mental health services to people across Newcastle and the Hunter Valley region. The event also marks the expansion of a new program for parents with young children: The
Read more...Level 2 water restrictions now apply to Singleton water customers. With no end in sight for dry weather conditions and falling levels in Glennies Creek Dam, Level 2 water restrictions now apply to Singleton water customers. The elevated water restrictions took effect on Sunday 1 March 2020. The report to
Read more...Hunter businesses retain optimism but households pessimistic. Businesses’ expectations for the Hunter economy for the next 12 months somewhat optimistic and steady over 2019. This follows a sharp downward correction in levels of optimism in the second half of 2018. However, household confidence in the regional economy – both short
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