Economic anchor or climate catastrophe? How HVO project could shape Hunter's future Hundreds turn out to voice their views about the massive Hunter Valley Operations continuation project. Newcastle Herald · Jul 16
Supporters and opponents prepare to clash over proposed mine expansion Mayor predicts "interesting couple of days" in hot debate. Newcastle Herald · Jul 14
Hunter mine workers overwhelmingly vote to take industrial action Mining and Energy Union members at the United Wambo mine near Singleton have voted in favour of protected industrial action, with over 95 per cent voting yes to the proposal. Newcastle Herald · Jun 2
Earthquake wakes east coast with aftershocks expected Residents have been rattled from their sleep by a shallow earthquake as seismologists warn aftershocks could continue for a week or more. AAP · Apr 22, 2025
Man killed after crashing into parked car in Hunter Valley A 56-year-old man died at the scene in Singleton. Newcastle Herald · Nov 5, 2024
'Built for another era': Mercy Services nursing home to close SINGLETON'S Mercy Services nursing home is closing down after 40 years forcing the relocation of 38 residents. Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2024
Six new mayors join super-group of councils to tackle challenges Newcastle Airport, cost shifting and housing are in focus. Newcastle Herald · Oct 24, 2024
State of play: counting continues in the Hunter's council elections Where Cessnock, Dungog, Maitland, Singleton councils are up to. Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2024
Singleton: too early to tell, incumbent mayor in top spot More than 10,000 votes still need to be tallied. Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2024
Singleton shake-up: almost half of incumbent councillors not standing Twelve candidates are vying for 10 positions. Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2024
Singleton mayor among Hunter winners in women's council awards Newcastle and Lake Mac council staff were also awarded. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024
'Oh my god, my little boy': Nurse recalls the night Singleton toddler died Broken mum was 'devastated, absolutely heartbroken', trial told. Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2024
'I was screaming': Mum's evidence at Singleton toddler manslaughter trial Day 2: Trial against accused toddler-killer Cecil Patrick Kennedy Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2024
Singleton toddler death: manslaughter trial begins Kennedy's manslaughter trial over toddler's death in 2005 begins Newcastle Herald · Aug 13, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2024 Teenager taken to hospital following schoolyard squabble Three boys were involved in the altercation at a Hunter school.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 30, 2024 How Singleton's mayor wants to prepare region's future workforce IT'S A SKILL: Region accepts challenge of cultivating, supporting job seekers
Newcastle Herald · Jul 23, 2024 Watson to run for mayor as Labor names Singleton Council candidates Voters will cast their ballots on September 14
Newcastle Herald · Jul 12, 2024 Train driver reveals torment as protesters play with death on tracks Disturbing images and first-hand experiences detail close calls.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2024 How a shattered community came together to honour the lost and help each other It's been one year since the bus tragedy, but 'the Hunter Valley will always remember'.
Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2024 Singleton bus crash victim's mother reveals 'torment' over driver plea deal 'They decided to do what was easy and timely, not what was right.'
Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2024 Hunter school buses now fitted with life-saving seatbelts The buses will operate in Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Singleton.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 23, 2024 Hunter raid leads to commercial drug supply charge The woman remains in custody
Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2024 Motorcycle rider in hospital after head-on crash near Singleton Putty Road was closed for several hours on Saturday after the crash.
AAP · Apr 3, 2024 Bus driver set to plead to charges over fatal crash Bus driver Brett Button is expected to enter pleas in May to almost 90 charges over a crash which killed 10 people in NSW's Hunter Valley.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Bus driver accused of causing 10 deaths 'devastated' Brett Button says he is devastated by the crash that killed 10 wedding guests last year in the NSW Hunter Valley and in which he was the driver.