The Singleton Argus

16/01/2026

Singleton's Civic Centre will once again the host our local Australia Day ceremony which begins with an Aussie bbq breakfast before the offical service begins at 8:45am.

This year 11 nominations were received for the two awards the Young Achiever and Citizen of the Year and they represent a true cross section of our community from sports stars to passionate farmers, dedicated professionals and outstanding community volunteers.
https://www.singletonargus.com.au/story/9153945/singletons-australia-day-2026-celebrating-local-heroes/

15/01/2026

Online fi****ms applications have reopened in NSW following a temporary suspension of operations after the December 14 Bondi terror attacks.

The NSW Police Gun Safe portal and online fi****ms application portal were reopened to applications for prospective fi****ms owners, including those applying for a fi****ms licence for the first time, seeking to acquire a firearm, and change a genuine reason or licence category.

One country MP has warned the new system already has loopholes.

14/01/2026

In a sign of how the seasonal conditions in the district have deteriorated since September 2025 the National Livestock Reporting Service said yesterday's cattle sale in Singleton was the largest yarding since the February 14, 2018 with agents penning 1816 cattle. But in good news we did receive our best rainfall in months on Sunday night with parts of Singleton recording 40mm and Belford 55mm. In the same rain event Elderslie and Pokolbin scored 29mm. Storms yesterday resulted in falls of between 6-14mm. So fingers crossed the season is changing.

14/01/2026

What we are talking about here is the future of thermal coal production in the Upper Hunter. An industry worth $16 billion last financial year in just the Singleton LGA.

The industry is and has long been fully supported by governments across all levels, no matter their political persuasion, as mining royalties and the economic benefits flowing from the industry continue to dominate our lifestyle.

Will it be economics, the law or a combination of both that decides if an industry continues? What...

13/01/2026

A Medicare model '40 years out of date': why Hunter patients are waiting years for care

Back pain, anxiety, depression and arthritis on the agenda.

09/01/2026

A $15,000 reminder: Singleton tip to reopen with urgent warning on battery disposal after fire

The waste management site will open following extensive remediation works.

05/01/2026

Guests Evacuated as Fire Rips Through Roof of Hunter Valley’s Tower Lodge

Flames erupted in a roof area of a Tower Lodge building at Pokolbin.

01/01/2026

Hunter Valley’s own showgirl: how Jasmine Bard danced her way to the world’s most famous stage

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

30/12/2025

The blaze broke out in rubbish and spread to surrounding bush.

Singleton waste facility is closed on Wednesday after a fire broke out in the tip

29/12/2025

A deadly silence: why one Hunter woman didn't know she had cancer for five months

GPs have an obligation to 'try to inform the patient'.

28/12/2025

Wooden spoons and silverware: the wild highs and woeful lows of Hunter sport in 2025

From shock losses to underdog wins, it's been a year to remember in Hunter sport.

24/12/2025

Today a dedicated pre-school educator Heather Nichols will start her next adventure - retirement. After more than three decades taking care and teaching Singleton's pre-schoolers Heather and her husband Barry will soon be heading to Diamond Beach.
In a letter of appreciation from St Nicholas Early Education Singleton they said Heather had meant so much to so many, and your kindness, dedication, and care have left a lasting mark on our community.
We will miss you dearly, but we are so grateful for everything you have shared with us over the years.
Best wishes to Heather and Barry on your retirement and thanks for your time and dedication to the Singleton community.