scone.com.auJust In
By Lyn Banks
On Saturday, October 21 at Scone Golf Course the men’s championships commenced.
TODAY is predicted to be the worst day for the fire on Scone Mountain, with the highest danger between 10am and 8pm.
On Monday, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter landed at the Scott Memorial Hospital in Scone to airlift a man in his 20s who injured his leg after falling from a horse.
THE NSW Rural Fire Service said favrouable conditions yesterday helped fire fighting efforts, but erratic winds today mean residents need to be prepared.
THE NSW Rural Fire Service has just issued an alert for Widden Close, Scone, which backs onto Scone Mountain area.
NSW Rural Fire Service said the fire has burnt down to Gundy Road in several places including the intersection of Segenhoe Road and to the east,
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THE weather this week in the Upper Hunter area, does not bode well for fire activity.
A Parliamentary petition calling for an investigation and consideration of administration for the Upper Hunter Shire Council closes today.