Hunter Valley News
Wednesday, 6 July
Wombats and echidnas most likely to be looking for shelter during floods
REVOCERY: A rescued wombat enjoys the safety of Jarake Wildlife in the Hunter Region. Picture: Jarake Wildlife
1hr ago
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LIVE BLOG: Evacuation orders in place for towns outside Singleton
The Inlet Road at Bulga. Residents are being told to avoid the end of The Inlet Road at Bulga as the road has completely washed away near Hayes Creek. Picture: Judith Leslie
2hrs ago
SES issues evacuation warning to Singleton township
At 8.45am on Wednesday, July 6, the Hunter River at Singleton was at 12.24 metres and rising.
Mayor's message on major weather event
See the moment Noiseworks reunites at the Big Red Bash
Derek Barry • 2hrs ago
The reformed Noiseworks featuring Jon Stevens performs at the 2022 Big Red Bash. Photos: supplied
What's on
The Vegetable Plot comes with a mission of 'love and peas'
Anna Wolf
GOOD FUN: The children's music and storytelling group, The Vegetable Plot is coming to Scone and Murrurundi to perform on Thursday, July 7. Picture: Keegan Davis
United effort in working for change
SHOWCASE: The recent Ungooroo Health & Wellbeing Community Expo at Singleton Centre attracted hundreds of visitors and showcased a range of Ungooroo services and local organisations.
What's on
Your guide to events in the Upper Hunter
SHOWING: Dr Faye Neilson with artist Vivien Dwyer whose exhibition will open at Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre from 6pm on July 8.
Singleton Greyhounds break drought with 24-16 win against Aberdeen Tigers
DROUGHT BROKEN: Singleton won their first game of the season on Sunday running out 24-16 winners against Aberdeen in the wet. Picture: Singleton RL
Michael Hartshorn
Our Places
Funding for bus stop infrastructure
UPGRADES: Dave Layzell with Heather Hill from Lillypad Daycare and the next generation of public transport commuters Jonathan, Kiara and Vinnie.
Hunter ref nabs top honour
Lucy Hungerford.
Our Business
Muswellbrook truck simulator funding
JOBS: THE NSW Government has announced funding for a mine truck simulator project at Muswellbrook.
Subscriber
Grattan Institute report says Hunter needs far more from coal royalties
STORMY WATERS: A coal ship off the coast of Newcastle last week. The Grattan Institute says governments must get serious about planning for the consequences of net-zero targets. Picture: Marina Neil
Michael Parris
Keep food scraps out of landfill
Anna Wolf
The end product: Food and garden organic waste is transformed into high-value compost through the FOGO program.
Updated
Hunter in rain's crosshairs as Maitland, Bulga flooding peaks predicted
Matt Carr
Hunter heads meet to talk bypass dates
Ethan Hamilton
Win tickets to see Disney on Ice in Newcastle
Ellie-Marie Watts
BACK AT IT: Newcastle skater Brittany Watkins is part of the ensemble cast in Disney On Ice presents Into The Magic, which opens in Newcastle on July 7.
Muswellbrook bypass a step closer
An artist's impression of the New England Highway bypass of Muswellbrook.
NSW free flu shots extended amid low uptake for children
Matt Carr
ClubGrants funds on offer to build or upgrade
Anna Wolf
CASH: Applications now wanted for ClubGrants funding which which re-invests profits from registered clubs' gaming machines into community projects.
CBA, ANZ raise their interest rate levels
Andrew Brown and Paul Osborne • 30m ago
CBA and ANZ will pass on the central bank's interest rate rise to variable home loan customers.
Daniels Johns avoids jail for drunk crash
Greta Stonehouse • 23m ago
Daniel Johns has been spared jail time after crashing while being three times over the limit.

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Sport
Photos
Scone and Muswellbrook under-14s star before junior netball titles are washed out
Scone's representative netball teams brave the wet at the State Junior Netball Titles.
Michael Hartshorn
Wimbledon defend Djokovic late, late show
It was late and dark in London when Novak Djokovic completed his victory over Tim van Rijthoven.
Singleton Greyhounds break drought with 24-16 win against Aberdeen Tigers
Michael Hartshorn
DROUGHT BROKEN: Singleton won their first game of the season on Sunday running out 24-16 winners against Aberdeen in the wet. Picture: Singleton RL
Podcasts
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What's the buzz about delivery drones?
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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The Roadkill State
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
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What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels
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What's On
What's on
Your guide to events in the Upper Hunter
SHOWING: Dr Faye Neilson with artist Vivien Dwyer whose exhibition will open at Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre from 6pm on July 8.
DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged
Josh Leeson
UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.
Win tickets to see Disney on Ice in Newcastle
Ellie-Marie Watts
BACK AT IT: Newcastle skater Brittany Watkins is part of the ensemble cast in Disney On Ice presents Into The Magic, which opens in Newcastle on July 7.
Recommended
A carefully crafted solution to your school holiday activities at The Beachie Toukley
The Beachcomber Hotel is just one hour drive from both Sydney and Newcastle, and has the perfect solution to school holiday entertainment. Photo: Supplied.
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The Great Resignation creates a sea of startups
Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach
Emma Brown

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PropertyReal Estate View
New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW
The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock
Jack Needham
Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub
Ben Smyth
Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied
Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market
Nick Clark
Community
United effort in working for change
SHOWCASE: The recent Ungooroo Health & Wellbeing Community Expo at Singleton Centre attracted hundreds of visitors and showcased a range of Ungooroo services and local organisations.
Scamwatch: Online jobseekers targeted for drug couriering
ClubGrants funds on offer to build or upgrade
Anna Wolf
CASH: Applications now wanted for ClubGrants funding which which re-invests profits from registered clubs' gaming machines into community projects.

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Photos and Video
See the moment Noiseworks reunites at the Big Red Bash
The reformed Noiseworks featuring Jon Stevens performs at the 2022 Big Red Bash. Photos: supplied
Derek Barry • 2hrs ago
Flood fears as rain moves to northern NSW
Farid Farid
Children are seen on kayaks in floodwaters which have inundated the NSW town of Yarramalong on the Central Coast, north of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Jeremy Piper
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Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend in Canberra
Blake Foden
Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images
Comment
Real Australia
Going underground for health care
The Mount Isa Underground Hospital after its completion in 1942.
Derek Barry • 34m ago
Opinion
The United States of despair
Steve Evans • 1hr ago
Fiona Katauskas' view
Opinion
Territory rights' time has come
David Pocock
Samuel Whitsed, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer, backs the proposed bill to overturn a ban on the ACT's right to legislate on voluntary assisted dying. Picture: Karleen Minney
Opinion
The next leg in the journey must ensure voices are heard
Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney.
Linda Burney
Opinion
Overdue path to self-determined economy
Peter Yu
Australians will gather across the country this week in honour of NAIDOC Week celebrations. NAIDOC Week 2022 runs from July 3 - 10 and celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Picture: ACM
Real Australia
Flood can rob of us buildings, but not of our enduring memories
Cathy Adams
Opinion
How much pain for how much gain?
Steve Evans
Fiona Katauskas' view
Stories fromThe Senior
Micro-device heads off strokes
Dr Arnold Lining Ju, University of Sydney
2hrs ago
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Just keep pedalling
Therese Murray
CHEEKY TAKE ON LIFE: Bob Cheek has a motto for life which he got from his father - "Just keep pedalling".

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National
World reacts to Kyrgios bombshell court date
The Canberra Times article on Nick Kyrgios was picked up by news organisations the world over.
Dawson argues murder case 'nonsensical'
Miklos Bolza • 10m ago
Chris Dawson's barrister has criticised the murder case against him as nonsensical.
Real Australia
Going underground for health care
Derek Barry • 34m ago
The Mount Isa Underground Hospital after its completion in 1942.
Stories fromThe Land
Despite challenges, Australia and New Zealand the biggest players in sheep meat exports
Cattle Council Australia chief executive John McGoverne said outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Indonesia were an ever-increasing threat to Australia's livestock sector.
Bree Swift • 1hr ago
Case numbers growing
Denis Howard • 2hrs ago
CLOSE: The epidemiologically links between previously known cases of Varroa mite and new ones has the NSW DPI confident they can contain the threat. Photo: NSW DPI
Royal Agricultural Society celebrates 200 years | Photos
Karen Bailey • 2hrs ago
Isabel Hawken, Lawther, with Joe Murphy, Bibbaree.
Review into MLA goat levy sparks debate among producers
Billy Jupp
GICA is canvassing producers to see if they would support an increase of the current goat transaction levy of 37 cents a head. Picture: Craig Stewart
Concerns around regulations
Denis Howard
CONCERN: New floodplain harvesting regulations introduced by Kevin Anderson, Minister for Lands and Water, has some people concerned for downstream water security. Photo: John Carnemolla/Shutterstock

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Life & Style
Getting creative with your hot beverages while on the road
Hot beverages on the road can be almost anything you like. Photos: Shutterstock
Sam Hollier
All you need to know about porcelain veneers
Why is my hair thinning and how do I make it look fuller?
A healthy scalp won't prevent hair thinning, but an unhealthy one can make it worse. Photo: Shutterstock
World
Is this the end for Boris Johnson?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is once again fighting for his political life.
David Hughes • 31m ago
Canada to throw out 13.6m AZ COVID doses
1hr ago
Canada is to dispose of more than 13.5 million doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.
China 'hack' risks a billion people's data
Zen Soo • 1hr ago
Hackers claim to have stolen the personal data of up to a billion Chinese citizens in Shanghai.