Changing Places facility to complete park as all-abilities destination Published on 23 October 2026 A Changing Places facility will be delivered for Singleton’s Rose Point Park thanks to funding from the Australian Government, completing the space as an all-abilities destination with accessible play equipment, sensory area and amenities. Tagged as: , News Release, Grants and Funding , Mayor and Councillors, Parks and Recreation, Visitor Economy
Singleton Mayor Sue Moore recognised with Minister-selected award Published on 22 October 2026 Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore has received one of the highest honours in local government after taking out the prestigious Minister-selected Councillor Lilliane Brady OAM Award at the NSW Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government today. Tagged as: , News Release, Mayor and Councillors
Singleton loses out on funding boost after shelved review of FAG Published on 21 October 2026 Singleton Council will lose approximately $1.5 million in additional funding each year that will remain with larger councils under a decision by the NSW Local Government Grants Commission not to implement the proposed revised Financial Assistance Grants (FAG) methodology. Tagged as: , News Release, Advocacy, Grants and Funding
Spring clean smarter ahead of Singleton’s bulk waste collection Published on 15 October 2026 Singleton households are being urged to think twice before sending unwanted goods to the kerb as Council’s annual bulk waste collection returns from 2 November to 11 December 2026. Tagged as: , News Release, Events, Environment, Sustainability, Waste and Recycling
Council operations + services October long weekend Published on 01 October 2026 A list of Council closures and service operations across the long weekend. Tagged as: , News Release
Free digital skills program to help Singleton businesses grow online Published on 01 October 2026 Singleton’s small businesses are being encouraged to boost their digital skills and strengthen their online presence through a free program aimed at helping local businesses to be discovered and connect with customers in the virtual space. Tagged as: , News Release, Economic Development
Suspension design unveiled to bridge gap in pedestrian network Published on 24 September 2026 A suspension bridge has been chosen as the preferred design to span the Hunter River between Combo Lane at Singleton and Col Fisher Park at Hunterview in a $6.1million project believed to be the waterway’s only exclusively pedestrian and cycling crossing in the region. Tagged as: , News Release, Capital Works, Grants and Funding
Broke Fordwich stands among Australia’s best regional destinations Published on 15 September 2026 Broke Fordwich has cemented its place as one of Australia’s leading regional destinations, representing NSW alongside the country’s best at the 2026 Australian Top Tourism Town Awards. Tagged as: , News Release, Mayor and Councillors, Visitor Economy
Defence opportunities take off with launch of Industry Growth program Published on 10 September 2026 The first event in Singleton Council’s Industry Growth series has launched a missile for local businesses looking to diversify and tap into global defence opportunities— without leaving the Hunter. Tagged as: , News Release, Economic Development
Local businesses invited to explore defence opportunities Published on 01 September 2026 Singleton Council will launch its new Industry Growth series with a practical forum on Thursday 10 September that will explore how local businesses can tap into Australia's growing defence sector. Tagged as: , News Release, Economic Development, Mayor and Councillors