Remembering the 1955 flood + commemorating 70 years Published on 24 February 2025 Singleton’s most decorated citizen remembers being a 20-year-old fresh returned from national service when the river broke and gushed into Hunter Street at 3pm on Thursday 24 February 1955. Tagged as: , News Release, Disaster Assistance and Recovery, Environment
Red bin collection locked in ahead of FOGO roll out in Singleton Published on 21 February 2025 Urban households in Singleton can choose to opt in to a weekly red lid bin collection—for an extra cost—as food organics is added into the green bin kerbside collection services across the local government area from 30 June 2025. Tagged as: , News Release, Environment, Sustainability, Waste and Recycling
Get creative and showcase your vision for a Sustainable Singleton Published on 27 November 2024 A creative approach will help set the course for a more Sustainable Singleton over the next four years in a showcase of the community’s vision for sustainability. Tagged as: , News Release, Events, Environment, Sustainability, Waste and Recycling, Youth
Swap your crops or snap up fresh produce at Singleton Public Library Published on 15 October 2024 A unique and exciting new initiative has cropped up at Singleton Public Library, giving the community an opportunity to sustainably share and access locally grown fresh produce. Tagged as: , News Release, Events, Environment, Library, Planning and Development, Sustainability, Waste and Recycling
Spring cleaning boosted by bulk waste collection in Singleton Published on 14 October 2024 Households across Singleton are being encouraged to begin planning their spring clean out ahead of Council’s bulk waste collection service which is locked in from 4 November – 13 December. Tagged as: , News Release, Events, Environment, Planning and Development, Sustainability, Waste and Recycling
Hunter Valley to host actress and regenerative ag farmer Rachel Ward Published on 30 August 2024 Cessnock City and Singleton Councils have teamed up to host special screenings of the inspiring documentary film, Rachel's Farm, featuring renowned actress and film director, Rachel Ward. Tagged as: , News Release, Events, Environment, Sustainability, Waste and Recycling, Youth
Singleton rubbishes illegal dumping following $30,000 clean up Published on 16 July 2024 A 42 tonne haul of illegally-dumped waste at a site on Wattle Ponds Road in Singleton Heights has reignited calls for people to consider their impact on the community and the environment when disposing of rubbish. Tagged as: , News Release, Environment, Waste and Recycling
Do your part to keep Singleton growing this National Tree Day Published on 15 July 2024 Singleton locals are being encouraged to glove up, dig in and do their part to keep Singleton growing this National Tree Day. Tagged as: , News Release, Events, Environment, Sustainability
Add spring cleaning to Garage Sale Trail before bulk waste collection Published on 30 October 2023 Households across Singleton are being encouraged to schedule in their spring clean out and register a sale on the Garage Sale Trail ahead of Council’s annual bulk waste collection which is locked in from 6 November – 8 December. Tagged as: , News Release, Events, Environment, Sustainability, Waste and Recycling
Community invited to comment on future of waste in Singleton Published on 03 October 2023 The evolution of Singleton’s circular economy is taking a great leap forward and members of the community are being invited to have their say. Tagged as: , News Release, Environment, Public Exhibition