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From the historic Baroona mansion at Whittingham, to army cadet training and simple still-life moments, local Singleton artist...

The Art of Being Here exhibition will be unveiled at the Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre with a special free opening night from 6pm on Friday, July 8 2022. The exhibition will be available for viewing until Sunday, September 25, 2022. From the historic Baroona mansion at Whittingham, to army cadet training and simple still-life moments, local Singleton artist Vivien Dwyer's observations of the world around her over the last four decades are being celebrated as part of her new exhibition 'The Art of Being Here' to be launched at the Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre on July 8.

The State Emergency Service says the New South Wales Hunter Valley is its biggest concern today as river levels continue to rise.

On the state's Central Coast north of Sydney, major flooding continues to affect thousands of residents. "For Newcastle, at the moment the forecast is showing 30 to 45mm," Ms Pumper said. Residents along parts of the Hunter River were told to evacuate last night and an evacuation warning has been issued for the Singleton township. Authorities expect rising river levels at Singleton in the New South Wales Hunter Valley and "intense rainfall" on the Mid North Coast to be among the biggest concerns today. - The weather system appears to moving towards the Mid North Coast Singleton prepares for Hunter River to continue to rise, Mid North Coast on alert amid heavy rain

Residents in the New South Wales town of Singleton have been told to prepare to evacuate ahead of concerns floodwaters could exceed the disaster earlier ...

Residents in low lying areas take action now to prepare for possible flood impacts. Owner Chris Brooks says it’s the worst flood for the Hunter Valley village since 1949 @nbnnews @9NewsSyd pic.twitter.com/CLQnY670OL July 5, 2022 Residents in one New South Wales town have been urged to prepare to evacuate with a prediction floodwaters will impact low-lying areas by Wednesday afternoon. For the latest evacuation and flood warnings, go to the SES website. Stream more Australian news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free.

The NSW SES has issued an evacuation order for all community members in Broke. If you have a high clearance diesel 4WD you can self evacuate via Cessnock ...

Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately. Further river rises are likely. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you. The SES has issued an evacuation warning for the Singleton township. The NSW SES has issued an evacuation order for all community members in Broke.

MORE evacuations may be on the way for Hunter residents as floodwaters rise, rain falls and the situation in parts of the region continues to deepen.

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The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted increased flooding along the Hunter River for the Singleton areas. Further river rises are likely.

Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so. It is also important for people living in areas which are prone to flooding to be proactive in sourcing information about potential floods. Being prepared will allow you to respond quickly if an Evacuation Order is issued.

Meanwhile, the Hunter River at Raymond Terrace was expected to exceed the minor flood level around 6pm. The river level may reach around 2.70 metres Wednesday ...

She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government, crime and general news. She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government, crime and general news. He joined the newsroom of the Newcastle Herald in 2017 from the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he worked from 2015 to 2016. McCarthy has worked as a journalist in regional NSW since 2013. He joined the newsroom of the Newcastle Herald in 2017 from the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he worked from 2015 to 2016. McCarthy has worked as a journalist in regional NSW since 2013.

Key points: An evacuation warning is out for Singleton and major flooding is expected later today; Central Coast residents are also on alert as the Tuggerah ...

On the state's Central Coast north of Sydney, major flooding continues to affect thousands of residents. "For Newcastle, at the moment the forecast is showing 30 to 45mm," Ms Pumper said. Residents along parts of the Hunter River were told to evacuate last night and an evacuation warning has been issued for the Singleton township. Authorities expect rising river levels at Singleton in the New South Wales Hunter Valley and "intense rainfall" on the Mid North Coast to be among the biggest concerns today. - The weather system appears to moving towards the Mid North Coast Singleton prepares for Hunter River to continue to rise, Mid North Coast on alert amid heavy rain

The severe weather battering NSW has shifted to the Hunter and mid-north coast, as damage assessments begin in...

Advertisement "(We are) starting to see some some fine weather on the horizon, but (it will) take a bit of time for the floodwaters to come down," she said. "People have taken a risk and remained in those houses and then found out the risk is too great, and we have to go in and save those families," she said. There have been 11 evacuation centres opened to support people ordered to flee their homes, including three new facilities in the Hunter region and on the Central Coast. In the Hunter and the Central Coast floodwaters are also rising, while many locations on the state's mid-north coast received heavy rainfall. Advertisement

Maitland's flood gates have been closed and sandbagging has started near Maitland Railway Station to manage threatening floodwaters.

She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government, crime and general news. She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government, crime and general news. He joined the newsroom of the Newcastle Herald in 2017 from the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he worked from 2015 to 2016. McCarthy has worked as a journalist in regional NSW since 2013. He joined the newsroom of the Newcastle Herald in 2017 from the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he worked from 2015 to 2016. McCarthy has worked as a journalist in regional NSW since 2013.

"Power supply may need to be shut off as flood waters on live electrical assets can pose significant community safety risks," it said in a statement. "Please ...

All sporting fields are also closed. Further rises possible, with forecast rainfall. Further rises possible, with forecast rainfall. This situation is being closely monitored, and revised predictions will be provided as necessary. Advertisement Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. Advertisement Advertisement In life-threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement

Major flooding at Singleton is expected to rise well levels that peaked in March 2022, the State Emergency...

She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government, crime and general news. She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government, crime and general news. He joined the newsroom of the Newcastle Herald in 2017 from the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he worked from 2015 to 2016. McCarthy has worked as a journalist in regional NSW since 2013. He joined the newsroom of the Newcastle Herald in 2017 from the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he worked from 2015 to 2016. McCarthy has worked as a journalist in regional NSW since 2013.

Maitland's flood gates have been closed and sandbagging has started near Maitland Railway Station to manage threatening floodwaters.

She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government, crime and general news. She started her cadetship with The Maitland Mercury in 1981 and in 1995 moved to The Newcastle Herald where she spent 17 years covering local government, crime and general news. He joined the newsroom of the Newcastle Herald in 2017 from the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he worked from 2015 to 2016. McCarthy has worked as a journalist in regional NSW since 2013. He joined the newsroom of the Newcastle Herald in 2017 from the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he worked from 2015 to 2016. McCarthy has worked as a journalist in regional NSW since 2013.

The Singleton township remains on evacuation stand-by as the Hunter River reaches 13.7 metres, higher than the 13.1-metre level recorded in March 2022.

The State Emergency Service is confident homes and businesses in the town will be spared major flooding as the Hunter River continues to rise. - The Hunter River at Singleton is higher than the flood levels recorded in March 2022 The Singleton township remains on evacuation stand-by as the Hunter River reaches 13.7 metres, higher than the 13.1-metre level recorded in March 2022.

Thursday 7am. Road closures remain in place for: Allan Bull Reserve + skatepark. Advertisement. Ad. Appletree Flat Road. Army Camp Road. Bathurst Street.

All sporting fields are also closed. Further rises possible, with forecast rainfall. Further rises possible, with forecast rainfall. This situation is being closely monitored, and revised predictions will be provided as necessary. Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. In life-threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately. It is a timely reminder to not swim through floodwater due to potential for sewage contamination. With recent rainfall and rising river levels, Council's sewerage infrastructure is currently being inundated with stormwater. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The height will likely be updated at 9am.

An Australian Defence Force helicopter is on stand-by near the Hunter River as Singleton becomes the main concern...

"We're certainly prepared to talk about those kinds of things because while they cost a lot of money to do, we're also spending a huge amount of money every time we have to repair the infrastructure in homes and make these payments," he said. "But there will be a wider range of payments available to people such as small businesses and farmers who have suffered damage, and those amounts are much more extensive than the $1000." "(The $1000 payment) really is intended as an immediate injection of funds to people who, for instance, need to restock their fridge and they've lost all their clothes - some sort of an immediate payment so that people can actually put clothes on their back and food on their table," he said.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the Hunter River was at 13.71 metres at 3.45am and described as steady. The height will likely be updated at 9am. Road ...

All sporting fields are also closed. Further rises possible, with forecast rainfall. Further rises possible, with forecast rainfall. This situation is being closely monitored, and revised predictions will be provided as necessary. Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. In life-threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately. It is a timely reminder to not swim through floodwater due to potential for sewage contamination. With recent rainfall and rising river levels, Council's sewerage infrastructure is currently being inundated with stormwater. Advertisement The height will likely be updated at 9am. Advertisement The height will likely be updated at 2pm.

Between COVID lockdowns and wet weather, organised sport has taken a battering in recent years. Dwight Graham. But while the rain has taken a toll on the ...

This is a direct investment in the development of junior athletes and the active wellbeing of our community through opportunities to participate in a range of sports, right here in our local government area. A couple of months ago we adopted our first Singleton Community Sports Infrastructure Strategy 2021-2031, which was developed in consultation with our sports clubs to identify the priority projects for our sports fields and facilities for the short, medium and long-term. Our community told us that one of the major priorities in the Create Singleton 2032 Community Strategic Plan was local connection, and sport and recreation is a great way for people to come together to boost their wellbeing in a range of ways.

An Australian Defence Force helicopter is on stand-by near the Hunter River as Singleton becomes the main concern...

"We're certainly prepared to talk about those kinds of things because while they cost a lot of money to do, we're also spending a huge amount of money every time we have to repair the infrastructure in homes and make these payments," he said. "But there will be a wider range of payments available to people such as small businesses and farmers who have suffered damage, and those amounts are much more extensive than the $1000." "(The $1000 payment) really is intended as an immediate injection of funds to people who, for instance, need to restock their fridge and they've lost all their clothes - some sort of an immediate payment so that people can actually put clothes on their back and food on their table," he said.

Thursday 12pm. Evacuation orders have been lifted according to Singleton Council. The NSW SES advises you may now return safely to the following area:.

All sporting fields are also closed. Further rises possible, with forecast rainfall. Further rises possible, with forecast rainfall. This situation is being closely monitored, and revised predictions will be provided as necessary. Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. In life-threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately. It is a timely reminder to not swim through floodwater due to potential for sewage contamination. With recent rainfall and rising river levels, Council's sewerage infrastructure is currently being inundated with stormwater. The height will likely be updated at 9am. The height will likely be updated at 2pm. Advertisement Advertisement