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Collison Elected Mayor in Secret Ballot
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
George Fraser has confirmed he will be running for Mayor, explaining people voted for change and expect to see change…read more
Editorial: Out with the Old, In with the New
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…
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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All invited to Polo at Ellerston
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
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
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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Editorial: Petition and Merriwa-Willow Tree Road
THERE were 1,201 people who signed the petition seeking an enquiry under the Local Government Act and consideration of an administrator for the UHSC.
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Fire reports with storm
Several fires have been reported, due to lighting strikes in the area.
Areas include Bunnan,
Body found in Merriwa River
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“Nobody bloody murdered Paddy!”
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Editorial: Paddy and Occam’s razor
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Vale: Thomas Francis Lavelle
Thomas Francis Lavelle passed peacefully on 17th of November, 2023 aged 87 years.
Devoted husband to Rosemary,
Man faces Bega Court on child sex offences in Scone
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Flare ups Noblet Road and Figtree Gully
TWO reports were made today for the Scone Mountain fire ground, one this morning from Noblet Road and another this afternoon from Figtree Gully.
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Veteran’s Golf Report: Oct 31
By Graham Turvey
There was an excellent attendance of twenty Vets at Murrurundi Golf Club on Tuesday,
Homicide investigation in Muswellbrook
POLICE have held a media conference in Lismore, in relation to the death of a woman in her 60s at Sydney Street,
Scone golf report: Oct 22-29
By Lyn Banks
In a big weekend of golf at Scone the men’s championships for 2023 concluded.
Fire Advice: Glen Creek Road
NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an advice alert for Glen Creek Road, Segenhoe.
Locals in the area have described it as a small flare up and a fire crew is in attendance.
Scone Mountain fire – still not out of the woods
THE steady rain on Thursday night was a welcome relief to douse the fire ground,
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Weather: The week ahead
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.
Firies appreciated support, especially the Freddos
THE Rural Fire Service was thankful to the Scone community for the support shown to their fire crews throughout the Scone Mountain fire.
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Rainfall: Past 24 hours
LAST night the Upper Hunter received some desperately needed rain, with the fire ground of Scone Mountain measuring more than 20 mm.
Kids and cattle muster to the Beef Bonanza
TOMORROW the 18th Upper Hunter Beef Bonanza, the largest beef cattle event in Australia, will begin at White Park,
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Scone Mountain fire – Thursday
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.
Grass fire at Owen’s Gap
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,
Veteran’s Golf Report: Oct 24
By Graham Turvey
It was a very pleasant morning for the thirty Vets who came to Aberdeen Golf Club on October 24,
New England Highway closed at Ravensworth
The New England Highway is closed in both directions near Ravensworth due to a grass fire.
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Help hydrating local firies
THE community can drop-off sports drinks and water to the Green Seed Grocer, for delivery to firies.
Fire broken containment line near Glens Creek Road
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.
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Scone Golf Report: Oct 16 – 22
By Lyn Banks
On Saturday, October 21 at Scone Golf Course the men’s championships commenced.
Scone Mountain fire – Wednesday
TODAY is predicted to be the worst day for the fire on Scone Mountain, with the highest danger between 10am and 8pm.
Westpac called after fall from horse
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.
Townspeople need to be prepared too
RESIDENTS in Widden Close, Scone thought the country behind them was largely burnt out but were surprised how quickly a spot fire took hold yesterday evening.
Scone Mountain fire: Tuesday
THE NSW Rural Fire Service said favrouable conditions yesterday helped fire fighting efforts, but erratic winds today mean residents need to be prepared.
Fire alert: Widden Close, Scone
THE NSW Rural Fire Service has just issued an alert for Widden Close, Scone, which backs onto Scone Mountain area.
Update: Scone Mountain fire – Monday night
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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Weather: The week ahead
THE weather this week in the Upper Hunter area, does not bode well for fire activity.
Parliamentary petition closes today
A Parliamentary petition calling for an investigation and consideration of administration for the Upper Hunter Shire Council closes today.
Power restored to Segenhoe
RESIDENTS have advised power has been restored to the Segenhoe area.
It is a welcome relief as residents can now use their pumps to protect their homes.
Fire alert issued Ranch Road, Scone
THE NSW Rural Fire Service has advised of a new fire at Ranch Road in Scone,
Update: Scone Mountain fire – Monday
NO homes have been reported lost from the fire to date, thanks to an amazing effort from fire services,
Update: Scone Mountain fire
THE NSW Rural Fire Service have advised there is heightened fire activity in the south-western area of the fire zone,
Investigation into Scone fire
AN anonymous person posted to a Scone Community Facebook page today that a 12-year-old boy had been arrested in relation to the fire in Scone.
Fire crews arriving at properties near containment lines
RESIDENTS of Segenhoe are breathing a small sigh of relief as fire crews from the property protection unit arrive at all properties near the containment lines,
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Fire: Downgraded to watch and act
THE NSW Rural Fire Service have advised the fire threat has reduced from shelter in place to watch and act.
Fire: SHELTER IN PLACE WARNING
NSW Rural Fire Services have just confirmed they are issuing a SHELTER IN PLACE warning for all residents east of Scone,
Fire at Scone Mountain
A grass fire at the base of Scone Mountain was reported 30 minutes ago, is estimated to be across 50 hectares and is listed as out of control.
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.