Community

It’s an understatement to say that these are challenging times, made even more so because of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 response. We simply don’t

Around 20,000 Australians will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, and we can all make a difference by going Pink this June. It’s been

The Lower Hunter Community Connect Day is back on Thursday May 7, 2020 and will again provide a one-stop-shop for people from the area to connect

The 2020 Emergency Services Expo is back again on March 28 and will showcase the Hunter’s amazing emergency services. Singleton Council is joining forces with

The Muswellbrook CREATE Change Coalition has introduced the Healthy & Well initiative with goals of increasing wellbeing in the Muswellbrook Shire. Local health, social and community

Gunnedah Business owners are finding inspiration and energy from each other. The Gunnedah Business Brekkie initiative has only been running for a few months yet

This issue the GBP Cranes @ The Coalface $300 Community Gift goes to Aruma Disability Gunnedah. They might have a new name, but Aruma Disability Gunnedah

Ready, set, go! It’s just about time to hit the accelerator for Gunnedah’s fastest festival – the Weeks of Speed. Not for the faint hearted

Christopher Potter spent four of his first five months in hospital.  He was born in December 2018 with rare condition called tracheoesophageal fistula (TOF). This

Singleton reflects on historical, industrial and cultural contribution in bicentennial commemorations. It’s 200 years since the European exploration of the area we now know as

At the tail end of 2019, Mark Latham was asked to come to the Hunter by Federal One Nation Candidate Stuart Bonds to deliver an

Alfabs Group have aligned with the National Breast Cancer Foundation, donating $10,000 from the hire of RIZZO. The Alfabs Group Mining Division have just received

The Toyota Country Music Festival is one of Australia’s longest standing and truly authentic music events and it’s back in 2020 from January 17 to

The Boggabri Drovers campfire is back in 2020 for another huge event as thousands flock from all over Australia to enjoy the laid back Boggabri

The Toyota Country Music Festival is one of Australia’s longest standing and truly authentic music events and it’s back in 2020 from January 17 to

Thiess, a member of CIMIC Group, is working with Corrective Services Industries (CSI) to prepare inmates at St Heliers Correctional Centre for life beyond their

Singleton Family Support Services have joined the fight against Domestic Violence, launching a Toolbox Talks program to raise awareness and help prevent domestic violence in

Singleton Rugby Union Club players, spectators and officials can participate with peace of mind thanks to a donation from Yancoal Australia’s Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW)

Bernie Wood and Singleton Earthmoving have been part of the fabric of life in Singleton for 39 years. We sat with Bernie to talk about

On September 10, we said farewell to local historian Brian John Andrews OAM. Although his time has passed, his legacy will long live on. I

Former NSW Minerals Council CEO, Denis Porter has recently launched his new book Coal: The Australian Story, a fascinating read into our rich history of

After over 20 years working in the mining industry, Glenn Warr is now sharing his story through the art of cartooning with this new book

Fire and Rescue NSW has gained 5 hardworking miners over the years at their station in Gunnedah. When it comes to helping out the community, the

The Denman Pig Races are back on Saturday October 12 and it’s going to be a porker! This unique event is a highlight on swine

A Plus Contracting & Poly Welding have jumped to support the community yet again, this time abseiling down the face of McDonald Jones Stadium to raise

The Salvation Army Oasis Youth Network is urgently seeking volunteer driving mentors for the Drive For Life Program in Singleton.  This worthy program helps financially

Last year Emeco employed two talented Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Gideon Akabutu and Kennedy Akalilwa, from Africa and brought them to Australia.  In 2017, Emeco engaged the

Martin Mythen might be a miner by day, but he’s a horse breeder at heart. Marty works at Glencore’s Glendell operation as a water cart

A couple of our mining industry fellas have banded together to create an epic and delicious side chilli sauce business. If you’re a fan of

The drought was big news not so long ago and anyone and everyone seemed to be talking about it or helping out. Well it’s much

The stretch of New England Highway between the Golden Highway and Singleton is best described as a death zone and daily traffic nightmare. It’s beyond

The Stars of the Hunter Dance for Cancer was a resounding success raising an incredible $108,092 for the Cancer Council. On June 29, hundreds gathered

Early Links Inclusion Support Service has received the BHP Benefiting My Community Grant and is using it to change the lives of children in the

Kirsty Harrison (Spiteri) has found a memorable way to pay tribute to her family’s long history in coal mining. Kirsty would be the first to

Bloomfield’s Brooke Williams and her family have turned their loss into hope for families around Australia.  Brooke Williams and her partner Shawn have proudly supported

After more than four decades of dedicated service, Barry Walton is taking his well-earned retirement from Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.  Barry Walton is a bit

We all know what a vital service the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service provides. No matter where you are or who you are, the Service will

Yancoal Australia invests in our future with The Upper Hunter Science and Engineering Challenge (UHSEC). The Science and Engineering Challenge was held over three exciting days

The Broke Village Fair is back again on Sunday September 8 at McNamara Park and is a guaranteed day of fun and entertainment for the

Singleton High’s HunterWISE students get up close and personal at Liddell Open Cut Mine. There’s nothing like hands on practical experience to inspire students and

Four out of eight Programmed apprentices and trainees have taken home awards at the 2019 Hunter Region Apprenticeship and Traineeships Awards, including a stellar win

They may have traded in their soccer boots for work boots, but former Matildas team-mates – now mining mates – Kate McShea and Joey Burgess

Peter Constable has just celebrated 50 years of service at Hunter Valley Operations JV.   Peter Constable started at Hunter Valley Operations mine back in 1969

Bengalla has yet again shown their support for community organisation the Cancer Council by hosting Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday May 23.   Bengalla Mining

There are a couple of people who without @ The Coalface would not exist. Brad ‘Sol’ Solman and his amazing wife Katrina are two of

This month we headed down to meet the team at Cancer Council Singleton and find out about the amazing things these guys do for our

DK Heavy Plant Services pays homage to the success they have achieved with the assistance of Bengalla’s strong emphasis on employing local services. As Bengalla