The Singleton Argus
Friday, 8 December 2023
Rocky Horror Show tickets up for grabs
The Rocky Horror Show original Australian cast 2023. Picture by Daniel Boud
Newsroom
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
Chloe Coleman
The Scone Lady founder Marise Coyle. Picture by Chloe Coleman
Ravensworth's future the battle continues
Louise Nichols
Ravensworth Homestead Complex showing all the associated buildings which will not be relocated.
Taylor Swift's 2023 capped off with Time's Person of the Year
Anna McGuinness
Taylor Swift heads Down Under in February for her Eras Tour. Picture via Shutterstock
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
Branxton Lions receives 2024 Senior Festivals Grant
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
Louise Nichols
Lifeblood Maitland needs an extra 660 donors in December
Newsroom
Artist Madeleine Stamer wearing the limited-edition Australiana Christmas-inspired bandage she designed. Picture supplied
Santa is coming to town
Santa is joined by Ben Hedley on the newly restored Singleton Fire & Rescue Bedford fire truck ready for their upcoming Lolly Run.
Louise Nichols
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.
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
Anna Weatherup will release Crossing The Sea Live on vinyl at Usher Tinkler Wines on November 30. Picture by Heath Bennett
Josh Leeson
Chris Tyrrell to lead industry association
Newsroom
Vice President Sasha Degan, President Chris Tyrrell and CEO Jennie Curran. Pictured supplied
Beef direct to the customer
Hunter Valley based Horseshoe Valley Beef, Martindale is now selling beef direct from their paddock to your plate. Picture supplied
Louise Nichols
Pet of the Week: Meet Teyah
Rspca Nsw
Teyah is looking for her perfect family. Picture supplied
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
A storm building near Newcastle on Monday. Picture by Peter Lorimer
Louise Nichols
Colourful kaleidoscope of contemporary artworks
The Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre team Tobias Spitzer, Robert Cleworth, Chris Dewar and Dr Faye Neilson. Picture supplied
Exclusive
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
Jen Melocco
Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
King Charles first Australian coins in circulation
Anna Houlahan
MP Andrew Leigh with King Charles' coin portrait. Picture via Andrew Leigh

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National
'Justice never sleeps': $500,000 reward in murder of disabled woman
Tanya Lee Glover and the wall of a Brisbane apartment where her body was found. Pictures via QLD Police
Anna Houlahan
Updated
Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper intensifies north of Australia
Anna McGuinness
The Bureau's forecast track map for Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper as of 11am AEST on December 7. Picture by the Bureau of Meteorology
Who was Charlotte Taylor? Sleuths solving kitchen bench gravestone mystery
Isabel Bird
Who was Charlotte Taylor: A 1934 gravestone was discovered in a kitchen bench during a home renovation in Tasmania. Picture: Paul Scambler
Liam Neeson action sequel to film in small Aussie town
Anna McGuinness
Liam Neeson is starring in the sequel to ICE ROAD, filming in Walhalla in January 2024. Picture by AAP Image
Alan Jones denies indecent assault allegations
Anna Houlahan
Alan Jones broadcasting for 2GB. File picture
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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Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Jen Melocco
What do you do when your chicks have grown and flown the nest?
Steve Evans
Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Why Australian home prices continue to rise despite rate increases
Jen Melocco
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.
Sneak peek: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
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
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: 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
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Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Rhiannon Veness
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

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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
'Distress, humiliation': Documents detail Higgins' $2.4m govt payout
Brittany Higgins arrives at court during the ACT criminal trial last year. Picture by Karleen Minney
Tim Piccione
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Karen Hardy
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock
Prime Minister vows to mend APS' reputation in final address for 2023
Justine Landis-Hanley
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Gary Ramage

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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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Found! The most beautiful places to stay in the Blue Mountains
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The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
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BYD wants to bring luxury quad-motor off-roader to Australia
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New Suzuki Swift locked in for Australia
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2024 Ford Transit Custom price and specs
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The new Porsche cars coming to Australia in 2024
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The Senior
Death of Hollywood golden boy Rocked world's foundations
Golden Age film star Rock Hudson. Picture supplied
Learn about the celebrated star who led a troubled secret life.
Staff Reporter
How Greek myth helped wallflower Mez turn over new leaf
Mez Newman felt adrift with no anchor until she made a change.
Rowan Cowley
Mez Newman and her dog Remee. Picture supplied
Time for Sheik of Scrubby Creek to enter hall of fame
Life and adventures of country legend Chad Morgan explored in book by Anna Rose.
John Piggott
Chad Morgan and Anna Rose at Tamworth Shoppingworld, January 2023. Picture by Simon Chamberlain
If the shoe fits... don't fall for wrong styles
A senior sitting on a couch, tying his shoe laces. File picture
This handy checklist can help you decide if your favourite shoes might be a falls risk.
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?
Thousands of birdwatchers will be all a-twitter for the Aussie Bird Count.
Top perch in 2022 went to the rainbow lorikeet. Picture by James Mascott
Too costly: the older Aussies who can't afford to see a GP, fill a script, or get dental care
Medicare is failing older Australians. Picture Shutterstock
Medicare is failing older people as they deliberately skip or go without medical appointments because of cost.
Eileen Wood
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
No air-conditioning, no backup power, no worries! These kids will drive 3000km from Darwin to Adelaide with solar power.
Anthony Caggiano
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
Call to share stories of care
Carers Australia is calling on carers to share their stories.
Staff Reporter
Howard and Patsy Lance. Picture supplied

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The Land
Versatile central west property sold for $1597/acre | Video
About 85 per cent of Byambee is described as being arable. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps
Mutherumbung delivers quality Riverina irrigation and grazing
Mark Phelps
Mutherumbung has been developed with 304 hectares of irrigation country. Picture supplied
Two people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash
Andrew Mangelsdorf
Two cars collided at the intersection of Mill Street and East Street in North Wagga on Thursday. Picture by Ash Smith
The Punter's waiting for his cotton harvest
Louis Dreyfus Company made a takeover bid for Namoi Cotton last week. File picture
Virtual fencing legislation planned for a second reading in mid-February
Simon Chamberlain
Member for Orange, Phil Donato, discusses fencing with Parkes district farmer Wayne Dunford. Picture supplied
Life & Style
Ho, ho, ho: the definitive gourmet Christmas gift guide for 2023
Merry Christmas to all our food mad readers. May you find a gift you like under the tree this year. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
All hail Queen Maggie Beer, pheasant resplendent
Karen Hardy
Artist Del Kathryn Barton and Maggie Beer at the unveiling of Maggie, 2023. Picture by Karleen Minney
Keep your house safe during the summer holiday break
An indoor camera is an extra layer of security that gives you eyes and ears inside your home while you're away. Picture from Ring
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's government says rules have a small effect on free speech. (EPA PHOTO)
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The US Tsunami Warning System says tsunami waves are possible within 300km of a quake's epicentre. (HANDOUT/IRIRIKI ISLAND RESORT)
Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge blast
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Many buildings in the vicinity of a blast were badly damaged and some were flattened completely. (AP PHOTO)