News 2020
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Singleton businesses encouraged to support local
Singleton businesses are being encouraged to support other local businesses under round two of a funding program designed to inject $100,000 directly into the Singleton economy via preloaded Spend in Singleton gift cards.
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Ratepayers encouraged to apply for rebate
With rates notices hitting mailboxes across the local government area, Singleton Council is encouraging all eligible ratepayers to take advantage of a rebate to cover the 2.6 per cent increase in rates and charges between 2019/2020 and 2020/2021.
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$7million town centre upgrade underway
Construction of the $7 million Singleton Town Centre Upgrade – Stage 2 is officially underway, after the Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen MP and Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore led a sod-turning ceremony today to mark the start of works.
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Resources for Regions community input
Community input vital as Singleton Council moves to make applications to revised Resources for Regions program
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Jerrys Plains a priority for VPA funding
Jerrys Plains highlighted as a priority for funding opportunities to deliver on community’s wishes for action
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Virtual sessions for local businesses
Virtual information sessions to assist local businesses in how to take advantage of Singleton Council-led COVID-19 support programs
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New Animal Management Facility breaks ground
Singleton’s new state-of-the-art animal management facility breaks ground
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Businesses encouraged to spend in Singleton
Singleton businesses encouraged to support each other under $100,000 local spending program by Singleton Council
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Deputy Premier makes dreams come true
Deputy Premier makes Singleton’s Resources for Regions wish come true
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Applications open for relief and rebuild funds
About 69 per cent of Singleton households have reduced their spending as a result of COVID-19 and 62 per cent have postponed major purchases such as a house or car, a Singleton Council survey of households shows.
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Singleton Council and BHP unite in grants program
Singleton Council and BHP unite in $300,000 grants program to assist community groups and businesses in COVID-19 recovery
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Recategorisation of Crown land at Burdekin
Proposed recategorisation of Crown land prompts public hearing for Burdekin Park Draft Plan of Management (2020)
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Museum unveils $691,000 upgrade
After a much longed-for upgrade, the Singleton Museum will be open tomorrow to unveil a new look including a new exposed steel truss roof to help preserve its historical collection – which includes a marble bust of first Mayor Alexander Munro – for generations to come.
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Singleton unites online to mark event
The theme for this year’s National Reconciliation Week is ‘In This Together’, which appropriately represents much more than the role everyone plays on the journey to reconciliation.
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Singleton names Honorary Freeman of the Shire
Former mayor of Singleton and current serving councillor John Martin OAM has tonight become just the fifth person ever to be named an Honorary Freeman of the Shire.
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Wave of recommendations under support package
Singleton Council will consider a number of reports to continue its commitment to $1.8 million in measures to support the community in COVID-19 at its virtual meeting on Monday, including rent reductions on Council-owned buildings and a revised Hardship Policy to facilitate a rates and charges rebate scheme.
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Singleton landmarks to shine blue
From Wembley Stadium and Windsor Castle to the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden, Singleton will this week join a growing list of global landmarks turning blue in a demonstration of appreciation for front line health care workers.
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Singleton Council set to unveil new facilities
Community facilities – including two new playgrounds – will be ready for play, ready for action and ready to go when the green light comes for an easing of restrictions in response to COVID-19, Singleton Council General Manager Jason Linnane has promised.
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Locals encouraged to help inform community needs
Residents and businesses encouraged to help inform community needs in Council’s response to COVID-19
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Virtual meeting sets platform for real engagement
With social distancing prohibiting community gatherings, Singleton Council is inviting the community to discuss the draft 2020-2021 Operational Plan at an online meeting on Wednesday 13 May 2020.
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Fun and learning return to rural halls with free
Free childcare will be available to rural families when the Singleton Mobile Preschool returns to Broke Community Hall and Mt Olive Public Hall from next week.
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Rates, fees and charges support measures
As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to deepen, Singleton Council is proposing to lessen the load with a suite of measures to support the community around rates, fees and charges.
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$1.8 million in support for the community pivotal
A rebate to cover any increase in rates for residential, business and farmland property owners impacted by COVID-19 will be part of a suite of documents relating to Singleton Council’s draft revenue policies and Operational Plan for 2020-21 to be publicly exhibited following its first online Ordinary meeting last night.
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Library bands together with hospital
Staff at Singleton Public Library have answered the call from local doctors, harnessing cutting-edge printing technology to create bands to help make wearing face masks more comfortable for healthcare workers in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Future of Singleton shaped in new plan
As well as offering the combination of city conveniences and a rural heartbeat with character-filled villages, Singleton is poised to be a leader in sustainability, post-mining land use and a diverse tourism centre with vibrant cultural spaces celebrating art, sport and culture according to the draft Singleton Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040 (LSPS), now on public exhibition.
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Council closures reinforces health advice
Following on from the Prime Minister’s announcement last night of further closures of non-essential businesses, all Singleton Council facilities will be closed from midnight tonight.
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Community Economic Development Fund pays dividends
Community Economic Development Fund pays dividends to help address economic and social impacts of COVID-19 in Singleton. A $475,000 assistance package is being developed by Singleton Council to support local businesses and the community deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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COVID-19: how Council is responding
The safety of our community, our customers and our staff is our top priority. We take advice on all public health matters for state and federal health departments. Click here to learn more and access a range of resources.
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Council takes action to protect the community
With heightened health warnings surrounding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Singleton Council is making decisions to ensure the health and wellbeing of staff and community members.
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Playtime reaches new heights at Bulga
Play time will be elevated to a new level at the Bulga Recreational Ground next week, with a new playground set to be unveiled at a public opening on Thursday afternoon. The $150,000 upgrades include a shade sail, all-new modular play unit, outdoor gym equipment and seating.
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Community representatives encouraged to get active
Residents are being scouted to go into bat for sport across the local government area, with seats open for community representatives on the Singleton Sports Council bench.
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Drive program a success on and off the road
A life-changing program that puts young people from Singleton in the driver’s seat has been recognised as industry leading at the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Community Drug Action Team awards in Sydney overnight.
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Weekend of festivities to commemorate 200 years
It’s a commemoration 200 years in the making, and Mayor of Singleton Cr Sue Moore is encouraging everyone to be part of Singleton’s bicentennial this weekend.
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Council fires up bushfire recovery efforts
The Singleton local government area is set to benefit from a $1.225million funding boost, with Council to roll out locally-led community and economic recovery initiatives in the wake of the bushfires.
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Singleton to move to level 2 water restrictions
With recent rainfall doing little to improve water levels at Glennies Creek Dam, Singleton Council has tonight resolved to move to Level 2 (moderate) water restrictions.
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Recovery sessions for bushfire-affected residents
Singleton Council is hosting two Community Recovery Drop-In sessions to help bushfire-affected residents access the range of assistance available to them. Drop-in sessions will take place at Putty Hall on Saturday 15 February from 11am to 3pm and Bulga Hall on Tuesday 18 February from 2pm to 6pm.
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Singleton boil water alert
Singleton boil water alert
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Bushfire impact on tourism businesses
The Singleton LGA has experienced significant bushfires since November 2019, with particular impacts for properties in Putty, Howe’s Valley, Milbrodale, Bulga and Broke.
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Valentine’s Day celebrates Library Lovers
Singleton Library may not be the most obvious venue to spend a romantic afternoon, but that’s all about to change with the Singleton community invited to rekindle their library love affair this Valentine’s Day.
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Singleton’s outstanding citizens honoured
A long-standing stalwart of the community who has raised more than $60,000 for Singleton youth, and a teenager known as “Superfish” who is setting records and inspiring athletes of all abilities have been honoured at today’s Australia Day celebrations in Singleton.
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Something for everyone as age proves no barrier
From a high tea with all the trimmings to getting crafty, Singleton is the place to celebrate the 2020 NSW Seniors Festival with something for everyone on Wednesday 19 February.
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Twilight to provide x-factor for Australia Day
The countdown is on to the Australia Day long weekend and everyone is invited to start the celebrations with X-Factor finalists Audio Vixen, who will headline a free concert at the Singleton Civic Centre as part of Twilight on 25 January.
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Tickets on sale for Singleton’s night of nights
With commemorations honouring the bicentenary of the Singleton area set to kick off next month, residents and guests are invited to the Singleton Soiree event to be held on 14 March at the Singleton Civic Centre as tickets go on sale from today.
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New playground and amenities for Townhead Park
Play time is set to return to Townhead Park in 2020 with construction of stage one of the Townhead Park Masterplan to begin next week.
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History-making general manager returns
It will be full circle when John Flannery PSM joins Singleton’s Australia Day celebrations as the official 2020 Australia Day guest on 26 January.
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New passenger rail services for Singleton
With more passenger rail services to begin on Sunday between Singleton and the Newcastle Interchange, Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore is encouraging commuters at both ends to get on board and take advantage of more options to travel from one end of the Lower Hunter to the other.
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