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Celebrating the life of Winifred Helen Archibald
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The life of Winifred Helen Archibald will be celebrated at the Gundy Hall, 11am, Wednesday, January 29…
Collison Elected Mayor in Secret Ballot
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Cr Collison was elected Mayor this morning in a secret ballot, while all three new candidates who achieved quota on primary votes we thwarted from any Council positions or motions.
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First Test of the New Council
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George Fraser has confirmed he will be running for Mayor, explaining people voted for change and expect to see change.
Editorial: Out with the Old, In with the New
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THE final election results for the Upper Hunter Shire are in and the vote for change was resoundingly clear,
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Voting: Only number 1-5 and who they should be…
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MANY people have been asked me who I recommend voting for, so here it is:
1: Only vote for 5 people
- You only need to number 1 to 5 for a valid vote.
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Earthquake near Denman
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AT approximately 12:01pm today there was a magnitude 5 earthquake registered approximately 10 km east of Denman,
Editorial: Let’s See How This Turns Out…
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TODAY, as I was in Sydney for work, I was advised that Council’s general manager had made a decision to vacate my position as a Councillor.
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All invited to Polo at Ellerston
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DAVID Paradice has sponsored the La Dolfina Cup bringing some of the best polo players in the world to town and everyone is welcome to watch the games at Ellerston.
Police seek assistance to find Aberdeen man
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POLICE are calling for community assistance to find Jared, last seen on McLeod Street, Aberdeen at 9pm on Sunday.
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Editorial: Council push for 30% more in rates
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FOR years I have warned Council’s inability to set realistic budgets and reining in losses on overblown pet projects will result in ratepayers picking up the tab,
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