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Louise Nichols

Ignore good sound advice at your peril

Why does it have to get so bad that people are forced to plead for assistance before our politicians decide to take some action?

Take the politics out of drought assistance

Almost all of the bush in the lowlands of the Hunter Valley is one of four Nationally Critically Endangered woodland communities.

Lets not beat around the bush

This means no new coal or gas projects and rapidly moving towards 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030

Momentous climate bills give hope for Reef, but we must avoid complacency

Mark Kenny

Totes AUKUS. America has been some friend to Australia with its Taiwan intervention.

Rage against reason: Rippling effect of US decline leaves Australia exposed

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare described teacher education as "screaming out for reform" on Friday. Picture: James Croucher

Will policymakers be willing to risk angering the vested interests to reach for evidence-based teaching solutions? History suggests not.

Are we really in a so-called teaching crisis?

Chris McLennan

UP SHE GOES: Stringing a skinny wire 3000km across Australia was an amazing feat. Picture: State Library of South Australia.

The story of one of the nation's greatest building feats.

Hats off to our nation builders

John Hanscombe

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning.

As COVID calms there's another blip on the hypervigilant virus radar

Bradley Perrett

Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian was reserved in his comments at the National Press Club this week. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

You'll hear it in Beijing: Taiwan is not really part of China. But a key voice is going unheard in the conversation

How Chinese think about Taiwan

Australia's News Media Bargaining Code made it easier for most Australian news media to do deals with global platforms such as Google and Facebook. Picture: Shutterstock

Public interest journalism is essential to a well-functioning society, even for those who do not watch or read it.

Australia's News Media Bargaining Code led the world. It's time to finish what we started

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POTHOLES: Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell with Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway in Singleton on Friday.

Update on Broke Road

Site of Maxwell Underground near Jerrys Plains.

New Hope invests in Malabar Resources

Greens senator Nick McKim. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Analysis: Political point scoring could risk the bank's credibility to remain independent.

Political point scoring will target RBA's credibility

FRUSTRATED: Landholders whose properties are to be compulsory acquired for the bypass Bec Hatch, Chris McNamara and Maurice Butler.

Bypass landholders "tired of fighting for fair price"

Singleton Rugby League Club received $1.3 million for its clubhouse development.

Applications open for Resources for Regions funding

Gas for domestic market

Glendell shows 'big' support for Lifeline

WATERLOGGED: One of many water holes at Broke. Preliminary testing by Public Works says they are not sinkholes. Photo supplied.

Flood recovery work in and around the Broke village is continuing with the latest challenge being how best to manage the water filled holes or craters called erosion ponds.

UPDATE: EPA advice on water issues in Broke

Auctioneer Paul Dooley with Pam Farragher, Jim Tickle and Rory Farragher of Banamba Angus who purchased the top price bull Sugarloaf Moe R111 for $26,000 at Sugarloaf Angus. Photo: Samantha Townsend.

Sugarloaf Angus sets record price for commercial females

SUPPORT: Fire & Rescue members from Singleton and Branxton were joined by their families last week for a special commendation ceremony at 444 fire station. 

Demonstrated their selfless commitment to saving lives

IMPRESSIVE: Angus Spry, Matt Spry, Allan Laurie, Brian Kennedy, Paul Dooley, Gerald Spry (front) Ted Laurie, Jack, Tom Wilding Davies, James Laurie, Georgia Laurie with the $190,000 Knowla So Right S48. Photo supplied.

Knowla So Right - he sells for $190,000

St Catherine's Catholic College students Louise Ford , Annie OBrien and Tyler Wetherspoon-Mills. Photo supplied.

St Cath's students in ASPIRE

TOP SHOT: Ella McLeod who earlier this month won the 15-years and 16-years girl's age championships at the NSW Country titles held in Forster.

For 15-year-old Ella McLeod heading to Howe Park Tennis Club as often as she can, to get in some practice sessions, certainly paid dividends earlier this month at the NSW Country Tennis Championships.

Ella McLeod country age tennis champion

SERENE: Moonrise by David Lake (Winner Traditional and Overall Winner).

The Singleton Civic Centre was abuzz on Friday night for opening of the Singleton Art Prize.