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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,

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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,

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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,

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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,

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Scone golf report: Oct 22-29

By Lyn Banks

In a big weekend of golf at Scone the men’s championships for 2023 concluded.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Parliamentary petition closes today

A Parliamentary petition calling for an investigation and consideration of administration for the Upper Hunter Shire Council closes today.

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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.

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Fire alert issued Ranch Road, Scone

THE NSW Rural Fire Service has advised of a new fire at Ranch Road in Scone,

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Update: Scone Mountain fire – Monday

NO homes have been reported lost from the fire to date, thanks to an amazing effort from fire services,

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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LOST: Chainsaw near Gundy

A local man lost his Stihl chainsaw today at 11:30am, approximately 1 kilometre south of Gundy.

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PETITION: Investigation into Upper Hunter Shire Council

Link to: Parliamentary petition for investigation into Council.

The petition closes on Monday,

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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.



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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.

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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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