The Singleton Argus
Saturday, 27 July 2024
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Teen charged over multiple break-ins, theft of cars in the Hunter Region
The teen was refused bail to appear at a children's court on Thursday July 25.

Civic Centre transformed for the 2024 Singleton Art Prize - opens Friday night

Chryse Levick (left) with her crew at the Civic Centre hanging 529 artworks ready for opening night this Friday of the 2024 Singleton Art Prize.
Louise Nichols

Tarro Bridge to close during essential works

A truck crossing Tarro Bridge. Picture by Marina Neil

Dutton spruiks Coalition's nuclear vision in visit to Muswellbrook

Peter Dutton and Barnaby Joyce meet with workers at Muswellbrook Steel Supplies yesterday. Pictures by Matthew Kelly
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Producers urged to be vigilant with six trichomoniasis cases confirmed
Rebecca Nadge
Local Land Services district vet Leanne Polsen, Scone, is warning producers to be vigilant. Picture by Rebecca Nadge
Speedway success for rookie V8 Dirt Modifieds competitor Dave Hayne
Dave Hayne in action in the V8 Dirt Modifieds competition. Picture Shaq’s Speedway pics
Louise Nichols
Singleton Hospital nurses and midwives rally for a 15% pay rise
Louise Nichols
Singleton branch member of the Nurses and Midwives Association rally at the hospital seeking a 15 per cent wage rise.

Singleton's Richard Marshall to retire from general practice in August

Richard Marshall in his consulting room at Singleton Heights Medical Practice. Picture Louise Nichols
Louise Nichols

Labor to run three candidates on a ticket for Singleton Council election

Louise Nichols
Tim McGeachie, Peree Watson and Patrick Thompson are all seeking election to the Singleton Council representing the Labor Party. Picture supplied

Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice

The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood
Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture
Come along and plant a tree or two this Sunday at Robinson Reserve
Newsroom
Sophie Nichols (Landcare), Michelle Willis (Singleton Council), Diana Thorning (Singleton Tidy Towns), Carol Burly (Singleton Lions Club), Ivy Willis and Charlie Hassett at the 2023 National Tree Day planting event. Picture supplied
Your chance to tell Singleton Council what they can do to shape our future
Create Singleton 2035 engagement at the 2024 Singleton NAIDOC Community Day. Picture supplied
Newsroom
Hunter Valley restaurant a finalist in awards
Lisa Rockman
Frank Fawkner, second from left, and the EXP. restaurant team in 2023. Picture by Dominique Cherry

Descendants invited to return to Dalwood House to celebrate wine heritage

Dalwood House near Branxton. Picture supplied
Louise Nichols

Hunter's Olympians for Games in Paris in 2024

Josh Callinan
Newcastle region's Olympians for Games in Paris in 2024.

Valentine house fire, Central Coast bushfire, tearing winds spell a busy day for emergency services

Simon McCarthy
File image.
Bandido president, Rebels biker charged on Central Coast in state-wide police sting
Simon McCarthy
Raptor Squad police have conducted a sweeping state-wide sting in the last week. Pictures supplied.
Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
Profitable pastures rely on good management from establishment to grazing
Louise Nichols
The pasture demonstration site on the Ropa family's Hunter River property near Singleton where regular field day are held. Picture Louise Nichols

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
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Mother seeks answers for 'heinous' crime

Grace Dudley
Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied

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National

Heavenly sight: double meteor shower to illuminate Australia's night sky
Canberra stargazers take in the night sky. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
Anna Houlahan
Immigration detainee charged over alleged drug ring
Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Two men are accused of involvement in a drug supply racket run from Villawood Detention Centre. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICE
Rave into reality: Bunnings to host warehouse dance party
Annika Rhoades
Music duo Peking Duk went viral asking Bunnings to host a rave in one of their warehouses. Picture by Peking Duk/Instagram

Has the latest IT outage quietly slowed the cash crash?

Callum Godde
It may no longer be king but experts say cash is still in the royal family of payments. Photo: Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS

World's biggest renewable energy micro-grid suspended

Marion Rae
A global nickel glut and stubbornly low prices have forced BHP to suspend plans and operations. Photo: Marion Rae/AAP PHOTOS

Sport

Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions | July 27
Greyhounds as Pets' 2024 the Winter Adoption Day will be at Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood on August 18. Picture supplied
Miracle grows fond of name King Can't Win
Greyhound King Can't Win has won six times from 11 starts. Picture supplied
Million Dollar Chase starts August
Michael Cowley
Selena and Mick Zammit after their star Jay Is Jay won the 2023 Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Qualification races for the 2024 series begin August 26. Picture: Lachlan Naidu.

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Buyers snap up land in Berwick Waters on Melbourne's fringe
Extensive parkland and surrounding wetlands give the development a natural appeal. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Aussies feeling the pinch: Home loan arrears on the rise
Emily Rayner
*Latest observation March 2024 **Series only available March 2019 ***Well secured loans prior to March 2022 - both secured and not well - secured thereafter.

French chateau vs Sydney sweat: what you can buy for $1.3 Million.

Cazères, Muret, Haute-Garonne, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 31220
Emily Rayner
Property

Darius Boyd earns $2.95m payday with sale of ultra-luxe Brisbane home

Jade Lazarevic
Former NRL star Darius Boyd and his wife Kayla have sold their luxury Brisbane home for $4.55 million. Picture Instagram/supplied

12 easy decor tips to lift your mood and reduce financial stress at home

Emily Rayner
Interior designer Kellie Richardson shares her top tips for improving the look and feel of a home.

What's On

How To Make Gravy: the tender story behind this Aussie hit

Music
December 21 will forever be 'Gravy Day'. Picture copyright Tony Mott
Glen Humphries

Come along and plant a tree or two this Sunday at Robinson Reserve

Newsroom
Sophie Nichols (Landcare), Michelle Willis (Singleton Council), Diana Thorning (Singleton Tidy Towns), Carol Burly (Singleton Lions Club), Ivy Willis and Charlie Hassett at the 2023 National Tree Day planting event. Picture supplied

Descendants invited to return to Dalwood House to celebrate wine heritage

Louise Nichols
Dalwood House near Branxton. Picture supplied

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Civic Centre transformed for the 2024 Singleton Art Prize - opens Friday night

Louise Nichols
Chryse Levick (left) with her crew at the Civic Centre hanging 529 artworks ready for opening night this Friday of the 2024 Singleton Art Prize.

Singleton's Richard Marshall to retire from general practice in August

Louise Nichols
Richard Marshall in his consulting room at Singleton Heights Medical Practice. Picture Louise Nichols

Photos and Video

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'
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Children skateboarding. File Picture.
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Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz
Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
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The unfortunate rise of 'stakeholder capitalism'
Simon Cowan
The rise of 'stakeholder capitalism' has undeniably changed the rhetoric of major business figures - away from advocating for deregulation and lower taxes, and towards social causes. Picture Shutterstock

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State Matters | Dave Layzell MP

MOVING FORWARD: The State Government will provide up to 50 per cent of the capital costs for businesses to construct fast and ultra-fast charging bays for electric vehicles along key travel routes.
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MP reveals family tragedy in emotional religious discrimination speech

Connor Pearce
Illawarra MP Stephen Jones.

Support to restrict how much land farmers can revegetate for carbon

Jamieson Murphy
Support to restrict how much land farmers can revegetate for carbon

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What it's like to cruise one of the busiest trade routes in the world

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What it's like to cruise one of the busiest trade routes in the world
John Hanscombe

Discover this stunning nook of Japan as part of a luxury cruise

Discover this stunning nook of Japan as part of a luxury cruise

Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district

Susan Skelly
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district
One perfect 'daycation': How to have your best ever stopover in Singapore
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Deal of the week: Save $7500 per person on this luxe cruise in Asia
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We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict
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Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report

Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report
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The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas

Ben Groundwater
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Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
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Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Jordan Mulach
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Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
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The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
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The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

James Wong
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'I thought my career was over': how a hand injury nearly stole an Aussie icon
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John Williamson is celebrating 54 years in showbusiness this year. Picture supplied
Therese Murray
Carer breaks Alaine's trust: family ripped apart by elder abuse
Desiree Savage Anthony Caggiano
Alaine Chanter (inset) is advocating for change, speaking at the Australian Elder Abuse Conference in Adelaide July 22-24. For more details visit www.eaaa.org.au.
Meet a prince of tides who made history swimming from Newcastle to Sydney
Dean was unhappy, out of shape and unfulfilled - then he made a change.
Rowan Cowley
Dean Summers is the first person to swim from Newcastle to Sydney. Picture by Taek Yang

Grandparent alienation is a rising form of elder abuse tearing families apart

Investigation
ACM generic file image. Picture by Sylvia Liber.
Eileen Wood

Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia

Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied

Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse

Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Step on board a bone bus for your bones' sake
Fifty per cent of people scanned by a bone bus have osteoporosis.
Eileen Wood
One of the 17 bone buses. Picture supplied
Tinnitus app MindEar a lifechanging experience
A purpose-built tool helped Leone Traeger's ear-ringing reduce.
Anthony Caggiano
Leone Traeger found Tinnibot - now MindEar - effective at helping her manage her tinnitus. Picture supplied.

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The Land
Sparks flying with leadership shake-up of troubled VNI West project
New program director appointed and a new builder sought for the embattled VNI West project. Picture from Powercor.
Chris McLennan • 10m ago
Why this farm boy chose volunteer rescue and working with dogs over Rotary
Sarah Falson
Mark Gibson in his Volunteer Rescue Association NSW uniform and (inset) the VRA Rescue NSW Search Dogs Squad. Picture by Belinda Soole
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Check out who was snapped at Knowla Livestock's bull sale
Samantha Townsend
Annie Laurie, Knowla Livestock, Gloucester taking the family photographs during the sale. Pictures by Samantha Townsend
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Hundreds gather for 53rd federal ICPA Conference

Mount Isa Branch of the Air's Wendy Hick and Margaret Brock.

Ultimate price for Knowla Livestock's annual bull sale

Samantha Townsend
Brian Kennedy, Elders Stud Stock, Jack and Georgia Laurie from Knowla Livestock with auctioneer Paul Dooley. Pictures by Samantha Townsend

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Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for

Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for
Linley Wilkie

The timelessness of a plant-based farmhouse

Cherie Hausler
Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel

No more cheap beer and skittles: why a pint will be more expensive

Anna Houlahan
BentSpoke Brewing Cos Tracy Margrain (left) and Richard Watkins employ around 70 people at the brewery and their BrewPub in Braddon, Canberra. Picture supplied

World

Trump's doctor says bullet, not shrapnel, hit his ear
Donald Trump's former White House doctor says he has been monitoring the ex-president's wounded ear. Photo: AP PHOTO
Tim Reid and Doina Chiacu • 41m ago
Star-studded French Olympics ceremony pushes boundaries
Jonathan Landrum Jr • 1hr ago
Canadian singer Celine Dion has made a triumphant return to performing - on the Eiffel Tower. Photo: AP PHOTO
Trump vows return to shooting scene, Obamas back Harris
Jeff Mason and Jarrett Renshaw • 2hrs ago
Donald Trump has vowed to return to the town where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt. Photo: AP PHOTO