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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.