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Emergency landing made safely
A local pilot has just landed safely at Scone Airport, after a tyre blew on take off.
LOST: Chainsaw near Gundy
A local man lost his Stihl chainsaw today at 11:30am, approximately 1 kilometre south of Gundy.
Petition: Investigation into Upper Hunter Shire Council
LOCAL resident, Patricia Taylor, has organised an ePetition with the New South Wales government, calling for an investigation into the Upper Hunter Shire Council, and consideration of an administrator. Read and sign the petition: ePetition for investigation into UHSC. Learn more about the petition…here.
Editorial: What matters most…
RECENTLY I received news that a family member has a serious health issue and I have made the decision to apply for leave from Council.
Editorial: Merriwa-Willow Tree – Update
THE Council has confirmed they have not signed a contract with the preferred tenderer for the Merriwa-Willow Tree Road,
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Editorial: Council “Confusion” Clarified
Council has confirmed they were “confused” by my questions pertaining to $37million in loans, which is why they couldn’t answer.
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Editorial: Selling the childcare centre – at what cost?
WHILE the airport cost $1.6million last year, Council’s general manager, Greg McDonald told a recent community meeting it was important to continue with the project since approximately 34 families rely on the airport for employment.
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Editorial: Airport new $1.6million deficit and 8,888 subsidised scones
THE deficit for the last financial year for the airport has blown out to -$1.6million.
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Editorial: Saleyards: Critics right, Collison wrong
THE sale yards is in the red for a further -$498,778 for the last financial year,
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