scone.com.auJust In
THERE is a high fire danger for today and tomorrow throughout the Greater Hunter.
A trough is moving through New South Wales and a cold front will be brushing the south-east of the state.
THE Rural Fire Service was thankful to the Scone community for the support shown to their fire crews throughout the Scone Mountain fire.
» Read more about: Firies appreciated support, especially the Freddos »
LAST night the Upper Hunter received some desperately needed rain, with the fire ground of Scone Mountain measuring more than 20 mm.
TOMORROW the 18th Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza, the largest beef cattle event in Australia, will begin at White Park,
» Read more about: Kids and cattle muster to the Beef Bonanza »
ALTHOUGH only a sprinkle of rain has made its way to Scone, the cooler conditions and cloud cover are a welcome relief for firefighters and residents.
A grass fire has been reported on Bunnan Road, Owen’s Gap, west of Scone.
The NSW Rural Fire Service has advised there is no immediate danger,
By Graham Turvey
It was a very pleasant morning for the thirty Vets who came to Aberdeen Golf Club on October 24,
The New England Highway is closed in both directions near Ravensworth due to a grass fire.
» Read more about: New England Highway closed at Ravensworth »
THE community can drop-off sports drinks and water to the Green Seed Grocer, for delivery to firies.
THE NSW Rural Fire Services have just confirmed the Scone Mountain fire has broken the northern containment line and is headed east to Glen Creek Road.
» Read more about: Fire broken containment line near Glens Creek Road »