The Singleton Argus
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Pet of the Week: Meet Teyah
Teyah is looking for her perfect family. Picture supplied
Rspca Nsw • 15m ago
Greater Banks opens new branch
The new branch for the Greater Bank in Singleton Square. Picture supplied
Newsroom • 31m ago
Cattle prices rapid rise thanks to widespread rain
Louise Nichols • 2hrs ago
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
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'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Anna McGuinness
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
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.
Glencore provides $95,000 for junior sports
Singleton Mountain Bike Club received $7,500 in funding to improve access to mountain biking equipment and skills. Picture supplied
AFL stars Heeney and Greene say their game is the best
Members of the 2023 Paul Kelly Cup winning team with Issac Heeney and Toby Greene.
Louise Nichols
Former Aussie star Nathan Bracken heads Maitland cricket clinic
Michael Hartshorn
Former Australian Test and One-Day International player Nathan Bracken. Picture supplied
Hunter golfer Corey Lamb achieves 'dream' by qualifying for Australian Open
Josh Callinan
Hunter golfer Corey Lamb qualified on Monday for the Australian Open. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers
Hunter Transmission Project - preferred route on exhibition
Louise Nichols
HTP preliminary corridor.
Local sports clubs receive $42,359 in funding
Kellie Ferguson (Singelton Golf Club), Myles Cook (Creeks Cricket Club), Drew Keith (Singleton Clay Target Club), Councillor Dan Thompson, David Andrews (PCYC Singleton), Jackson Channon (Singleton Roosters AFC) and David Newman (Jerrys Plains Cricket Club). Picture supplied
Bypass contract awarded
Louise Nichols
Emily Suvaal, Jenny Aitchison, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Federal MP Hunter Dan Repacholi and Deputy Mayor Tony Jarrett in Singleton on Sunday.
Environment
Call for all schools and learning centres to have rooftop solar
The $2.8 million rooftop solar system at Stockland Green Hills.,
Newsroom
Police and family hold concerns for missing 15yo Hunter Valley girl
Damon Cronshaw
Sophia Holden is missing. Picture supplied
COVID cases rise in Hunter New England ahead of festive season
Damon Cronshaw
Professor Peter Wark said that 'following COVID-19, there have been reports of increased infections across the world'. Picture supplied
Exclusive
Putting it off: Hunter hospitals postpone more and more surgeries
Gabriel Fowler
NSW Australian Medical Association president Dr Michael Bonning. Picure:supplied.
Bowmans Creek Windfarm heads to IPC
Location map for the Bowmans Creek Windfarm.
Louise Nichols
Three-day- sickness cases confirmed on North Coast
Three-day sickness in cattle has been identified early on the North Coast. Picture supplied
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Thunderstorms deliver widespread drenching on Australia's east coast
Anna McGuinness
Flooding at Lake Conjola on November 29. Picture by NSW SES Ulladulla Unit

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National
Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Charges upgraded to manslaughter for Cooma cop
Anna Houlahan
Senior constable Kristian White leaves Cooma Local Court on September 6, 2023. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch
TLC announce Australian tour 30 years after breakthrough 'Waterfalls'
Anna McGuinness
TLC, America's top girl group, is touring Australia in 2024. Picture supplied by Live Nation
Former deputy PM's police officer son charged with assault
Anna Houlahan
Nicholas and Michael McCormack after a win for the Wagga Tigers. File picture
Sensitive Content
Higgins 'couldn't scream like you see in the horror movies'
Tim Piccione
Brittany Higgins arrives at the Federal Court to give evidence. Picture AAP
Sport
Jockey Aaron Bullock back from break with a bag of winners
Jockey Aaron Bullock back from break with a bag of winners
Craig Kerry
Glencore provides $95,000 for junior sports
Singleton Mountain Bike Club received $7,500 in funding to improve access to mountain biking equipment and skills. Picture supplied
AFL stars Heeney and Greene say their game is the best
Louise Nichols
Members of the 2023 Paul Kelly Cup winning team with Issac Heeney and Toby Greene.

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PropertyView
Largest residential block in Garden Suburb listed with $2m to $2.2m guide
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
Jade Lazarevic
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
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
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Jen Melocco
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
Jen Melocco
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.
What's On
What happened to our secular state?
Opinion
Reducing the influence of religion on state institutions would be beneficial for believers and non-believers. Picture Shutterstock
Michael Dove
Scrublands rural-noir lures Heathcote home
Josh Leeson
Bella Heathcote plays Mandy in new crime-drama Scrublands. Picture supplied
Boxing clever: taking Les Darcy story to Hollywood
Lisa Rockman
Zac Garred is thrilled to be home in Newcastle to promote his new movie, Bring Him To Me. Picture by Marina Neil
Recommended
Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Five reasons a career with Whitehaven Coal is the change you've been looking for
There are plenty of good reasons why a job with Whitehaven Coal is worth considering. Picture supplied by Whitehaven Coal

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Community
Red Nose Day
Red Nose Day
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.
Recycling benefits those in need and the environment
Louise Nichols
St Catherine's Catholic College raises $1400 for charity through a recycling program. Picture supplied
Photos and Video
'Preposterous', 'lazy', 'lunacy': communities respond to basin deal
Protests against water buybacks erupted across the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area on Tuesday. Picture supplied
Dan Holmes • 1hr ago
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland

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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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Two Ways to Go
What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Ben Groundwater
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Scott Hannaford
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ivy Carruth
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Mal Chenu
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Car Expert
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Car Expert
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Jade Credentino • 52m ago
Car Expert
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
James Wong • 1hr ago
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
Car Expert
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Jack Quick • 1hr ago
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Car Expert
BMW's upcoming electric M3 has a name - report
Jack Quick • 2hrs ago
BMW's upcoming electric M3 has a name - report
Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
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
Do we need a COVID-style biosecurity blockade on the border?
Do we need a COVID-style biosecurity blockade on the border?
Samantha Townsend • 20m ago
Landholders to rally against renewable infrastructure
Matthew Kelly • 1hr ago
Muswellbrook landholder Mark Clifton. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Big West Wyalong farm being sold by investment fund
Chris McLennan
The farm fund manager is selling the Timberscombe aggregation at West Wyalong in the Riverina to diversify its agricultural portfolio. Pictures from Duxton Farms
Processor accolades for Merino lamb
Stephen Burns
At Oxton Park, Harden, Emelia Stokehill, Paul O'Connor and Brad Cavanagh checking their home-bred Poll Merino rams which genetic background contributed to the Producer of the year award from Gundagai Lamb.
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NSW cops a drenching as huge falls of 350mm recorded
Newsroom
The Endrick River, Nerriga, which eventually flows into the Shoalhaven River. Picture by Geoff Cochrane
Life & Style
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Karen Hardy
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Advice
Considering your charitable choices when tax bill looms
Paying tax or making tax-deductible contributions for philanthropic purposes is a matter of how you believe your money is best used. Photo Shutterstock
World
New Zealand PM Luxon unmoved over Smokefree backlash
NZ's Smokefree 2025 had sought to stop the sale of cigarettes to anyone born from 2009 onwards. (AP PHOTO)
Ben McKay • 1hr ago
Israel, Hamas due to release more people amid truce
Nidal Al-Mughrabi, Mohammemd Salem and Henriette Chacar • 2hrs ago
The chief of the Israeli armed forces says now is the time to bolster the army's readiness. (AP PHOTO)
Hawkish RBNZ warns Kiwis off cash rate cuts until 2025
Ben McKay • 2hrs ago
"Interest rates are restricting spending in the economy," RBNZ governor Adrian Orr says. (AP PHOTO)