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
Council Extraordinary meeting - 1 September 2026 Published on 31 August 2026 An extraordinary meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday 1 September 2026 with Public Forum at 5.30pm, followed by the Council meeting at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors
Nominations now open for 2026 Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame Published on 27 August 2026 It’s time to shine a spotlight on those individuals, organisations and families with a connection to Singleton who have achieved state, national or international acclaim in their field of endeavour with nominations for the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame open until Friday 25 September 2026. Tagged as: , News Release, Singleton Hall of Fame
Industry Pathways connects locals with careers in construction Published on 25 August 2026 Strong engagement, valuable conversations and new connections have marked the successful launch of Singleton Council’s new Industry Pathways program, giving locals a clearer picture of how to build a career in one of the region’s leading industries. Tagged as: , News Release, Economic Development, Events, Mayor and Councillors, Youth
Planning for future growth: Have your say on Anambah to Branxton Published on 24 August 2026 The Cessnock, Maitland, and Singleton communities are invited to have their say on the draft Structure Plan for one of the Hunter Region’s most significant growth areas. Tagged as: , News Release, Mayor and Councillors, Planning and Development, Public Exhibition
A new chapter for Singleton Public Library Published on 20 August 2026 Singleton Public Library is getting a refresh, with $189,125 in NSW Government funding helping us create a more modern, accessible and flexible space for our community. To get the transformation underway, the Library and the adjoining carpark will be closed on Monday 12 October. Tagged as: , News Release, Grants and Funding , Library
Decisions from Council's August meeting Published on 20 August 2026 Councillors have gone against a recommendation to adopt the draft Singleton Town Centre Masterplan at Singleton Council's August meeting, describing the document as “flawed” and that amendments were not given due consideration. Tagged as: , Mayor and Councillors