The Singleton Argus
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Racing through the rainbow at school colour run
Ellie Barnett and Jack Williamson jump over the ball pit.
Alanna Tomazin
Things to Do
Warm scones now being served fresh from the oven in Lorn
The Scone Lady founder Marise Coyle. Picture by Chloe Coleman
Chloe Coleman
Ravensworth's future the battle continues
Louise Nichols
Ravensworth Homestead Complex showing all the associated buildings which will not be relocated.
Here's how you can protect your pets from ticks this summer
Laura Rumbel
RSPCA NSW Hunter Shelter Supervisor Emilie Hayes with Savannah, who is up for adoption. Picture by Simone De Peak
Australia's first lunar rover named after months-long competition
Anna McGuinness
The public has voted for 'Roo-ver' in the competition to name Australia's first lunar rover. Picture supplied by Australian Space Agency
Branxton Lions receives 2024 Senior Festivals Grant
Louise Nichols
Judged to be the two best-dressed men in the room for the Melbourne Cup event at Miller Park Hotel n Branxton Bull-bars Barry and Ken Meany (Branxton Lions). Picture supplied
Lifeblood Maitland needs an extra 660 donors in December
Artist Madeleine Stamer wearing the limited-edition Australiana Christmas-inspired bandage she designed. Picture supplied
Newsroom
Santa is coming to town
Louise Nichols
Santa is joined by Ben Hedley on the newly restored Singleton Fire & Rescue Bedford fire truck ready for their upcoming Lolly Run.
Mulletfest crowns its new king as the faithful come back to the Hunter
Mick and Harley Crampton of Cessnock at the 2023 Mulletfest grand final at the Hebburn Motorsport Park at Elrington.
Simon McCarthy
Make the Hunter River 'rough' again
Louise Nichols
Riverbank erosion has been severe during the 2021and 2022 flood events.
Flashback Friday: BHP closure, 24 years on | photos, video
1915: Bloom Mill Shears.
Weatherup pours out musical passion in wine country
Josh Leeson
Anna Weatherup will release Crossing The Sea Live on vinyl at Usher Tinkler Wines on November 30. Picture by Heath Bennett
Chris Tyrrell to lead industry association
Vice President Sasha Degan, President Chris Tyrrell and CEO Jennie Curran. Pictured supplied
Newsroom
Beef direct to the customer
Louise Nichols
Hunter Valley based Horseshoe Valley Beef, Martindale is now selling beef direct from their paddock to your plate. Picture supplied
Pet of the Week: Meet Teyah
Teyah is looking for her perfect family. Picture supplied
Rspca Nsw
Greater Banks opens new branch
Newsroom
The new branch for the Greater Bank in Singleton Square. Picture supplied
Cattle prices rapid rise thanks to widespread rain
Louise Nichols
Rise in the EYCI on the back of widespread rainfall.
Disappointing local rainfall totals
Louise Nichols
A storm building near Newcastle on Monday. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Colourful kaleidoscope of contemporary artworks
The Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre team Tobias Spitzer, Robert Cleworth, Chris Dewar and Dr Faye Neilson. Picture supplied
Singleton charities to benefit from coalminers fundraiser
Liddell Coal Operations employees donate $12,000 to local charities including Singleton Cancer Appeal. Pictured is Kay Sullivan and representatives from the mine.
Breaking
FBI arrest U.S. citizen in connection to Queensland police shooting
Anna Houlahan • 56m ago
Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow were wounded then fatally shot at close range. Pictures via QLD Police
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans • 30m ago
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

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Norwegian nationals deny involvement in Newcastle Harbour cocaine plot
Sam Rigney • 26m ago
Two Norwegian nationals accused of trying to retrieve 82kg of cocaine from a ship in Newcastle Harbour have appeared in court. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
'Hand of Death' killer found guilty of murder, slashing Cessnock jail inmate's throat
Sam Rigney • 30m ago
Cessnock jail, where Kevin James Pettiford is accused of cutting the throat of another inmate. Picture: by Max Mason-Hubers
Council approves 'skinny' Newcastle West office building on gateway site
Michael Parris • 30m ago
An architect's impression of the narrow seven-storey building opposite the City of Newcastle offices in Stewart Avenue. Image supplied by CKDS
In Depth
The hitman, 'Stockton's grandmother' and a crime so horrific it shocked the Hunter
Sam Rigney
Stacey Klimovitch was shot in the chest with a shotgun when she answered her front door in Queen Street, Stockton in June, 2021.
Liddell power station site could host giant battery recycling plant
Matthew Kelly • 30m ago
Picture:CSIRO
Newcastle's top 'bridesmaid' suburbs where you can save big dollars
Jade Lazarevic • 2hrs ago
Merewether Heights is attracting buyers wanting a more affordable option than its neighbouring suburb Merewether. Picture supplied
Racing through the rainbow at school colour run
Alanna Tomazin
Ellie Barnett and Jack Williamson jump over the ball pit.
Things to Do
Warm scones now being served fresh from the oven in Lorn
Chloe Coleman
The Scone Lady founder Marise Coyle. Picture by Chloe Coleman
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National
Cash found on freeway after alleged botched drug deal
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Police have found cash scattered along a freeway in Perth. Source: WA Police
Jessica Coates
Woman dies while snorkelling at popular tourist spot
Anna McGuinness
A woman has died while snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Picture file
Australia's most generous cities named
Anna McGuinness
GoFundMe has revealed the most generous cities in Australia for 2023. Picture by Shutterstock
Australia braces for blistering heatwave
Jessica Coates • 2hrs ago
Australia braces for blistering heatwave
'Australia Post can't stand still': Fewer letter deliveries in new postal overhaul
Karen Barlow
Australia Post letter delivery to be reduced to every second day. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Sport
Howards smashes 113, Pearce takes 5/17
Chris Howard. Picture supplied
Mark Bercini
Aaron Goadsby after fast return on investment in Goozdolphin heats
Craig Kerry
Aaron Goadsby. Picture Racing at Club Menangle
Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied

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PropertyView
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
Jen Melocco
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
Jen Melocco
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Largest residential block in Garden Suburb listed with $2m to $2.2m guide
Jade Lazarevic
This acreage property at 41 Cambridge Drive in Garden Suburb is listed for sale with a guide of $2 million to $2.5 million. Picture supplied
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
What's On
Superstar car heads to Canberra as city gears up for bumper Summernats
What's on
Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez has reshuffled the schedule, with the popular Braddon fringe festival extended to three nights. Picture by Gary Ramage
Peter Brewer
Mulletfest crowns its new king as the faithful come back to the Hunter
Simon McCarthy
Mick and Harley Crampton of Cessnock at the 2023 Mulletfest grand final at the Hebburn Motorsport Park at Elrington.
Weatherup pours out musical passion in wine country
Josh Leeson
Anna Weatherup will release Crossing The Sea Live on vinyl at Usher Tinkler Wines on November 30. Picture by Heath Bennett
Recommended
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
How today's evolving retirement villages can benefit seniors and society
Rosie Ryan
Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied

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Community
Red Nose Day
Red Nose Day
Things to Do
Warm scones now being served fresh from the oven in Lorn
Chloe Coleman
The Scone Lady founder Marise Coyle. Picture by Chloe Coleman
Branxton Lions receives 2024 Senior Festivals Grant
Louise Nichols
Judged to be the two best-dressed men in the room for the Melbourne Cup event at Miller Park Hotel n Branxton Bull-bars Barry and Ken Meany (Branxton Lions). Picture supplied
Photos and Video
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Steve Evans • 30m ago
Analysis
Raw moments sting as the parliamentary year draws to a close
Karen Barlow • 42m ago
Labor member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters during a condolence motion for the late member for Dunkley Peta Murphy. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch.
Breaking
FBI arrest U.S. citizen in connection to Queensland police shooting
Anna Houlahan • 56m ago
Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow were wounded then fatally shot at close range. Pictures via QLD Police

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Comment
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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A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Akash Arora
Country gems shine in Australia's top 50 restaurants list
Found! The best places to stay in the Blue Mountains
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Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
Looking for the best seafood in the US? Make a beeline for Boston
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Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
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Singular Santiago: A one-of-a-kind hotel in the bohemian heart of the city
If these waters could talk: Discover Bangkok through its River of Kings
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Visit this gem of an island in the Adriatic as part of a cruise
Shifting sands: This gorgeous island in Queensland is on the move
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Car Expert
Fiat's back-to-basics electric city car will have a sharp price - report
Car Expert
Fiat's back-to-basics electric city car will have a sharp price - report
William Stopford • 15m ago
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2025 Chevrolet Suburban facelift previews Australia-bound GMC Yukon
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2024 Subaru BRZ price and specs
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How many Ineos Grenadiers have been sold in Australia?
James Wong
How many Ineos Grenadiers have been sold in Australia?
The Senior
Time for Sheik of Scrubby Creek to enter hall of fame
Chad Morgan and Anna Rose at Tamworth Shoppingworld, January 2023. Picture by Simon Chamberlain
Life and adventures of country legend Chad Morgan explored in book by Anna Rose.
John Piggott
If the shoe fits... don't fall for wrong styles
This handy checklist can help you decide if your favourite shoes might be a falls risk.
A senior sitting on a couch, tying his shoe laces. File picture
Free shingles shot for 65s and older
Shingles vaccine made free for older Australians from November 1
Eileen Wood
Four years on and Wendy Dare still occasionaly suffers the pain of shingles.
Will the rainbow lorikeet keep top perch?
Top perch in 2022 went to the rainbow lorikeet. Picture by James Mascott
Thousands of birdwatchers will be all a-twitter for the Aussie Bird Count.
Too costly: the older Aussies who can't afford to see a GP, fill a script, or get dental care
Medicare is failing older people as they deliberately skip or go without medical appointments because of cost.
Eileen Wood
Medicare is failing older Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Aged care crisis worsens
Aged care is running on empty says CEDA report.
Eileen Wood
Staff shortages in aged care are leaving the elderly stuck in hospital. Picture Shutterstock.
Sun's out for Bridgestone Solar Car Challenge 2023
Pat Bosco (front) with fellow team members of the South Australian Solar Vehicle Association and Sun Sprite - their entry to the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2023. Picture by Anthony Caggiano
No air-conditioning, no backup power, no worries! These kids will drive 3000km from Darwin to Adelaide with solar power.
Anthony Caggiano
Call to share stories of care
Carers Australia is calling on carers to share their stories.
Staff Reporter
Howard and Patsy Lance. Picture supplied
'Brutal reality' of ageism in Australia
A survey shows ageism is blocking older people from the workforce.
Staff Reporter
An older man discusses age with a younger man. Picture Shutterstock
Qi gong classes with Janita Ying 81, focus on fitness, friendship and fun
Ingenia residents practice for a public qi gong display.
Eileen Wood
Janita Ying leads a group in the ancient art of qi gong. Picture suppled

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The Land
Step up biosecurity border checks to stop threats
Farm Writers' Association of NSW president George Hardy and Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty at Parliament House on Tuesday. Picture by Samantha Townsend
Samantha Townsend • 8s ago
Boost for beekeeper's Varroa monitoring toolkit
30m ago
The research will keep Australian beekeepers monitor for the pest. File photo.
Transgrid power ahead despite "jumping the gun"
2hrs ago
Transgrid power ahead despite "jumping the gun"
More university places for rural medical students
More places will be available in the University of Wollongong's end-to-end rural medical program. File photo.
Rain turns the tables on summer crop plantings
Chris Johnson, Awb Cargill
From the Liverpool Plains to Central Queensland, summer crop planting of either sorghum or dryland cotton is ongoing. Picture by Kelly Butterworth
Life & Style
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Steve Evans • 30m ago
Things to Do
Warm scones now being served fresh from the oven in Lorn
Chloe Coleman
The Scone Lady founder Marise Coyle. Picture by Chloe Coleman
Experts sweet on labelling crackdown on sugar claims
Liv Casben
The changes to food labelling are a win for consumers, the Food for Health Alliance says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Ten killed as bus skids off highway in Honduras
Ten people have been killed when a bus fell off a bridge in Talanga, Honduras. (EPA PHOTO)
Gustavo Palencia • 1hr ago
NZ's top brass attend 54th State Opening of Parliament
Ben McKay • 2hrs ago
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro has presided over the opening of New Zealand's 54th parliament. (AP PHOTO)
Last body found after Indonesia's Mount Marapi eruption
Mardi Rosa Tanjung • 2hrs ago
The body of the last victim of the eruption of Mount Marapi in Indonesia has been retrieved. (Indonesia Volcano EruptionAP PHOTO)