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The Singleton Argus
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
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Singleton's Richard Marshall to retire from general practice in August
Richard Marshall in his consulting room at Singleton Heights Medical Practice. Picture Louise Nichols
Louise Nichols

Labor to run three candidates on a ticket for Singleton Council election

Tim McGeachie, Peree Watson and Patrick Thompson are all seeking election to the Singleton Council representing the Labor Party. Picture supplied
Louise Nichols

'Together we've done this': Inspiring power of science and hope

John Hanscombe
Our 2024 Australians of the Year, Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer. Picture by Salty Dingo/National Australia Day Council

Come along and plant a tree or two this Sunday at Robinson Reserve

Newsroom
Sophie Nichols (Landcare), Michelle Willis (Singleton Council), Diana Thorning (Singleton Tidy Towns), Carol Burly (Singleton Lions Club), Ivy Willis and Charlie Hassett at the 2023 National Tree Day planting event. Picture supplied
Property
Is the tree change over? Home sales in regional Australia take a hit
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
Regional markets in the same states experienced more modest gains or even declines in sales numbers according to the PEXA report. Pic: Shutterstock
Your chance to tell Singleton Council what they can do to shape our future
Newsroom
Create Singleton 2035 engagement at the 2024 Singleton NAIDOC Community Day. Picture supplied
Hunter Valley restaurant a finalist in awards
Frank Fawkner, second from left, and the EXP. restaurant team in 2023. Picture by Dominique Cherry
Lisa Rockman
Descendants invited to return to Dalwood House to celebrate wine heritage
Louise Nichols
Dalwood House near Branxton. Picture supplied

Hunter's Olympians for Games in Paris in 2024

Newcastle region's Olympians for Games in Paris in 2024.
Josh Callinan

Valentine house fire, Central Coast bushfire, tearing winds spell a busy day for emergency services

Simon McCarthy
File image.

Bandido president, Rebels biker charged on Central Coast in state-wide police sting

Simon McCarthy
Raptor Squad police have conducted a sweeping state-wide sting in the last week. Pictures supplied.
Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike
Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
Profitable pastures rely on good management from establishment to grazing
The pasture demonstration site on the Ropa family's Hunter River property near Singleton where regular field day are held. Picture Louise Nichols
Louise Nichols
Cattle 'Auto Weigher' arrives in Australia - making weight gain checks easier
Louise Nichols
Gallagher, territory manager Alan Pacheco-Wright with the company's Auto Weigher on display at the Singleton Field Day.

Start your engines, the Nabiac Automotive Swap Meet is around the corner

A motorbike at a previous Nabiac Automotive Swap Meet. Picture supplied

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Singleton Murray Grey stud achieves top price of $15,000 at Glen Innes sale

Jamie Brown
The purebred Dehavalyn Trojan, from the Ernst family's stud at Singleton, sold for $15,000 to fellow stud breeders Wayne and Amanda Smith, Glenview Murray Greys at Black Mountain, via Armidale. Photo supplied.
Classical music concert comes to All Saints Anglican Church in Singleton
Louise Nichols
Jennifer StGeorge - flute, Anthea Scott-Mitchell - cello and Elizabeth Holowell OAM - violin/viola during a practice session in Newcastle recently. Picture supplied
Greens say no to nuclear power in the Hunter
The Greens gather in Burdekin Park.
Louise Nichols
Singleton Greyhound's Ryan Jurkans pulls on Ukrainian jersey
Louise Nichols
Ryan Jurkans (front right) is currently playing for Ukraine U19s in the Rugby League European Championships in Serbia. He is joined by his brother Brock on the trip.

Australia could play critical role EVs, solar minerals

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson • 1hr ago
Demand for critical minerals has doubled over five years. Photo: Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS

How to eat like Snoop Dogg ... and what it has to do with the Olympics

Amy Martin
Snoop Dogg has got out of the kitchen and into Olympics mode as a US correspondent. Here are some of the rapper's recipes to sustain you through long hours of Olympics coverage. Pictures by Getty Images, Antonis Achilleos

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National

How 12,000 Aussies kept the nation's Olympic dreams alive
Australian Olympic boxer Marissa Williamson Pohlman. Picture AOC
Anna Houlahan
'Traumatic sight': dog lead used as tourniquet to save shark attack victim
Mardi Borg, Emily Walker & Ruby Pascoe
In response to the shark attack, North Shore Beach has been closed, and police are currently on-site. Picture by Emily Walker
Updated
Young Australian tourist allegedly raped by five men in Paris
Anna Houlahan
Iconic cabaret venue the Moulin Rouge on Paris' Boulevard de Clichy. Picture Dmitry Orlov/Sipa USA

'Feel the sand': Julian Assange has long-awaited family day at the beach

Anna Houlahan
Stella and Julian Assange with their kids Gabriel and Max. Picture X

G Flip celebrates wife's birthday with Aussie vow renewal

Anna Houlahan
Chrishell Stause (left) and G Flip renewed their vows in Melbourne. Picture Instagram/Chrishell Stause

Sport

Hunter's Olympians for Games in Paris in 2024
Newcastle region's Olympians for Games in Paris in 2024.
Josh Callinan
Opinion
It's not the smashed noses and broken jaws of the '80s. But this is still ugly
Jenna Price
I have loved rugby league for decades. But the State of Origin III biff made me gasp. Picture AAP
Singleton Greyhound's Ryan Jurkans pulls on Ukrainian jersey
Louise Nichols
Ryan Jurkans (front right) is currently playing for Ukraine U19s in the Rugby League European Championships in Serbia. He is joined by his brother Brock on the trip.

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Is the tree change over? Home sales in regional Australia take a hit
Property
Regional markets in the same states experienced more modest gains or even declines in sales numbers according to the PEXA report. Pic: Shutterstock
Jen Melocco • 2hrs ago
Brisbane property auctions: Expert tips for buyers and sellers
Emily Rayner
Peter Burgin in action. Chief Auctioneer at Place Real Estate Agents
Melbourne Suburbs Soar! Eltham & Sandringham Lead Growth
Emily Rayner
"Give me a home amongst the gum trees" - 48 Ryans Road, Eltham, VIC 3095

Mountain magic: five luxe lodgings that have hit the market

Property
The impressive living area at the centre of the Indian Colonial style residence, Cameron Lodge, is the perfect winter hangout. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property

Building or taking on a reno? Construction costs growth at slowest rate in 22 years

Jen Melocco
After years of unprecedented growth, residential construction costs have stablilised. Pic: Shutterstock

Bayside dreaming on a budget: Top Melbourne buys under $600k

Emily Rayner
9/189 Brighton Road, Elwood, VIC 3184

What's On

Come along and plant a tree or two this Sunday at Robinson Reserve

Sophie Nichols (Landcare), Michelle Willis (Singleton Council), Diana Thorning (Singleton Tidy Towns), Carol Burly (Singleton Lions Club), Ivy Willis and Charlie Hassett at the 2023 National Tree Day planting event. Picture supplied
Newsroom

Smorgasbord of Olympic sport on Nine's menu for Paris Games

Josh Leeson
Australian swimming golden girl Ariarne Titmus at the 2024 Olympic trials in Brisbane. Picture by Delly Carr

Descendants invited to return to Dalwood House to celebrate wine heritage

Louise Nichols
Dalwood House near Branxton. Picture supplied

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Singleton's Richard Marshall to retire from general practice in August

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Richard Marshall in his consulting room at Singleton Heights Medical Practice. Picture Louise Nichols

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Sophie Nichols (Landcare), Michelle Willis (Singleton Council), Diana Thorning (Singleton Tidy Towns), Carol Burly (Singleton Lions Club), Ivy Willis and Charlie Hassett at the 2023 National Tree Day planting event. Picture supplied

Photos and Video

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Independent report casts doubt on Coalition's nuclear time-frame
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Opposition leader Peter Dutton said the high upfront cost of nuclear power could be offset over the lifetime of the power plant. Pictures by Elesa Kurtz and Shutterstock
How to eat like Snoop Dogg ... and what it has to do with the Olympics
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Comment

State Matters | Dave Layzell MP

MOVING FORWARD: The State Government will provide up to 50 per cent of the capital costs for businesses to construct fast and ultra-fast charging bays for electric vehicles along key travel routes.
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MP reveals family tragedy in emotional religious discrimination speech

Connor Pearce
Illawarra MP Stephen Jones.

Support to restrict how much land farmers can revegetate for carbon

Jamieson Murphy
Support to restrict how much land farmers can revegetate for carbon

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Is this the best way to experience Australia's iconic Murray River?

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Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied

Step on board a bone bus for your bones' sake

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Mike Condon is struggling to come to terms with having to hang up his car keys. Picture Robyn Condon

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The Land
Tensions run high on eID support at NSW Farmers conference
Tensions run high on eID support at NSW Farmers conference
Samantha Townsend • 24m ago
Mutton market mixed with larger supplies but still strong
Alexandra Bernard • 1hr ago
Ray Cheers, ER Cheers and Sons, "Allambie" Goolgowi with a pen of 71 Merino wethers sold for $115.20 at Griffith last Friday. Picture supplied by Callum Stewart, Spencer and Bennett.
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Elka Devney
Stephen Richard Smith, of Dick Smith Transport, Dubbo, has died, aged 61. Pictures by Nicole McGuire Photography and supplied by Hayley Lee.

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Hunter Valley restaurant a finalist in awards

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