Interested in the health and future of one of the state's largest river catchments. Then this event, the inaugural Hunter River Forum will be well worth attending. To held on Thursday 30 November at Singleton's Civic Centre from 9:00am-4:30pm.singletonargus.com.au/story/…

Concerned by suggestions to use Hunter River water during high flow events to fill mining final voids. That flow is needed to provide drinking water, to produce food and for environmental purposes. It is not to be used as a quick solution for an after thought mine rehab measure

Why we are concerned about Merriwa. Normally that community get dust from north westerlies. But yesterday it came with the south east late afternoon. The two screen shots from the Upper Hunter Air Quality Network show the dust starting near Singleton then going inland.

Interesting graph from a high of $411 in September ‘22 coal prices now down to $257. Might account for share prices of certain coal producers falling on the ASX last week.

Any Upper Hunter residents keen on improving our air quality - then this Committee might be worth joining. Nominations open for representatives for Upper Hunter Air Quality Advisory Committee shar.es/afeShV

Sadly missing from the article is the fact the state government has just approved the expansion of Mount Pleasant open cut coal mine near Muswellbrook. That expansion will make this mine the largest in the state. So how does that fit into a transition? thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news…

Methane leaking from coal mines will blow Australia’s already weak 2030 climate targets. Tackling Australia’s Coal Mine Methane Problem | Ember ember-climate.org/insights/r…

With only three days left until the Federal poll closes the campaign signs are vying for attention and almost blocking the road outside the pre poll centre in Singleton. Will Saturday's voting centres be gift wrapped like they were for the Upper Hunter byelection?

Notice of motion at Singleton Council's next meeting on Tuesday, March 15 from Councillor Tony McNamara calling on Council to support the relocation of Ravensworth Homestead to Broke. Not even the DPE supported such a move.

If this is the start where are the plans for a transition. The NSW Royalties for Rejuvenation fund was announced in May - but no progress since then . Australia's largest coal-fired power operator sheds staff before looming demerger abc.net.au/news/2021-12-01/a… via @ABCaustralia

With proper planning and support the regions of Singleton and Muswellbrook can adapt successfully to a different energy future. Energy transition opportunities but also risks singletonargus.com.au/story/… via @SingletonArgus

Upper Hunter LGAs remain in lockdown - no sewage detection unlike Tamworth. So would we be correct to say its the risk from the large numbers of workers coming in daily from COVID riskier LGAs that has kept us closed?

News on mandatory vaccination requirements. First notification from meatworks no one allowed on-site from October 1 unless fully vaccinated. That includes farmers delivering stock. Vaccine access maybe an issue for farmers eligible for Pfizer.

Good to get this information as many people wouldn’t know that the ambulance service for COVID patients was free.

After a very dry six weeks 27mm overnight. That will green up the pastures and perhaps settle the dust.

Regional journalists would love to ask some questions at the daily media conferences. A message to the Premier: Please know, we have some questions, too newcastleherald.com.au/story… via @newcastleherald