scone.com.auArchive for December, 2017
News ArchivesPOLICE have confirmed a man was hit and killed by a train at approximately 9:50pm at the Kingdon Street rail crossing in a Scone.
THE odds of miniature twin foals surviving is 1 in 10,000, but Prince Charles and Princess Charlotte found their feet and are thriving.
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MAGISTRATE Prowse often refers to this time of year as the “killing season”, with many people drink driving or driving dangerously on our roads which all too often results in people losing their lives. Several people who came before the court this month will be spending Christmas away from their friends and family having committed offences which Magistrate Prowse judged to be sufficiently threatening to the safety of the rest of the community. However there was still a splash of Christmas cheer in the court room, which Magistrate Prowse’s keen eye spotted. Looking at solicitor Mark Diggins he noted, “that is the most hideous tie I’ve ever seen, but it seems to suit you!” But the complements for Mr Diggins did not stop there, “if it wasn’t for people like you Mr Diggins then the wheels of justice would stop grinding, coming in on your day off is a testament to that, not withstanding your choice of tie.”
TODAY the Coroner, Magistrate Prowse made recommendations following the inquest into the deaths of Timothy Morgan and John Lawler.
CHRISTMAS services and the birth of Jesus Christ can be celebrated in worship at churches in the Upper Hunter area.
TODAY double demerit points come into effect until January 2, in a bid to slow down drivers and reduce the road toll during the holiday season.
By Peta Gay Raiton, veterinarian, PetMedical
Dogs are very susceptible to overheating in hot weather.
THE fast food chain Red Rooster has confirmed they are looking for a suitable site to open a new store in the Upper Hunter.
ON Monday Council approved a development application for McDonald’s to make changes to their site including building a new playground and changing their drive through.
AT midnight tonight a total fire ban for the Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney and North Western will come into effect.