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Commbank Christmas Spirit
THE Commonwealth bank have made a generous $500 donation to the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SNRC), » Read more about: Commbank Christmas Spirit »
More money for Murrurundi
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Council Meeting: November 2020
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Boosting Regent Honeyeater numbers
FIVE healthy Regent Honeyeaters chicks are a sign of hope for their species which had 80 percent of their habitat destroyed by recent fires and struggled with aggressive Noisy Minor birds exploding in numbers.
Scone Rotary Club Christmas Raffle
THE Scone Rotary Club are now selling tickets for their 46th annual Christmas raffle, drawn on December 19,
Country people urged to share their healthcare stories
STORIES of country people across New South Wales accessing health care in the city, need to be heard by people planning health care,
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Upper Hunter Heritage Committee: “A box ticking exercise”
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Westpac Rescue tasked to Scone
TONIGHT at approximately 7pm, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the Scone Hospital to carry our an urgent medical retrieval of a 64 year old male patient suffering from a serious medical condition.
Scone Library relocation: “I’m disappointed”
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Upper Hunter November rainfall totals
THUNDERSTORMS swept through parts of the Upper Hunter yesterday, with the Bureau of Meteorology recording wind gusts up to 100 kilometres per hour at Maitland.
A very Merry Christmas announcement
TODAY New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced some major coronavirus restrictions will be lifted next Monday,
Funding: Roads versus housing
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Veteran’s Golf Report: November 25-28
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Council: Sleeping arrangements at the Aero Club
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More mobile coverage coming
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Scone scores General Sir Peter Cosgrove
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Showstoppers showcase their skills
THE Showstoppers Disability Services will be showcasing their skills next Thursday and Friday at their artist hub on Waverley Street,
Golf Report November 25-28
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Weather: the week ahead
A nice southerly move made its way into the Hunter yesterday evening bringing cooler temperatures and cloudy conditions.
Good Onya Mate
TONIGHT at 7:30pm, Rural Aid is hosting a national ‘Good Onya Mate’ fundraising concert featuring a star-studded line up of local and international artists.
Moonan moonlight Christmas
UPPER Hunter Services are hosting Christmas under the stars at the Moonan Flat Soldiers Memorial Hall tonight from 5pm to 8pm.
New General Manager Appointed
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Scone shooter appears in court
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Scone’s Skunk Stash
POLICE have released photos of the hydroponic marijuana set up found in Barton Street, near Alabama Street in Scone overnight.
Pullen Case: Ward granted bail
IVY-LEE Ward, a 27 year old woman from Singleton, appeared in custody today at Singleton Local Court and was granted bail for the charges of accessory after the fact to murder and do act intending to pervert the course of justice,
Rouchel Christmas cheer
By Lyn Nash
DOZENS of people converged at the Rouchel Recreation Ground on Saturday, November 21. » Read more about: Rouchel Christmas cheer »
Scone man charged with shooting
A 51 year old man was arrested in Scone overnight after a search warrant was executed at a home in Barton Street,
Fourth person arrested in Pullen case
YESTERDAY a 27 year old woman was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder and do act intending to pervert the course of justice in relation to the death of Ian Pullen a New Zealand firefighter who died in Singleton two years ago.
Finding a transition that fits
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Ian Pullen Case: Sales to be released from custody
LILLI-Jane Sales will be released from custody on bail, after a proposed residential address was found to comply with bail conditions.
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Wilson Memorial demolition confirmed
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Gundy’s green dream team
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Veterans Golf Report November 24
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Platypi back in the swim
AUSSIE Ark saved five platypi from the Australia bushfire crisis and are now releasing them back into the wild.
Update: Police provide details on shooting
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Man with gunshot wounds presented to Scone Hospital
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Court Report – November 2020
THERE were multiple matters involving illicit drug use and possession this month at Scone Local Court and the “Ellis discount” was applied to a person who showed significant contrition and cooperation. Magistrate Donnelly also came to terms with how local people pronounce Merriwa.Read more…
COVID-19 restrictions ease before Christmas
FURTHER easing of social gathering restrictions have commenced today, although they are still subject to social distancing requirements.
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Third person charged in Pullen case – not released
THIS afternoon Lilli-Jane Sales a 22 year old from Singleton, appeared in Muswellbrook Local Court via audio visual link (AVL) on a charge of accessory after the fact to murder in relation to the death of Ian Pullen a New Zealand firefighter in September 2018 in Singleton.
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Third person charged in relation to Ian Pullen’s murder
A 21 year old woman from Whittingham has been charged with the murder of New Zealand fire fighter,
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Golf Report November 18-21
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Weather: the week ahead
A chance of showers and possible thunderstorms this afternoon in the Upper Hunter, as a south west trough makes it way through.
A Royal facelift
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Man dies from bee sting
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It’s all happening in Merriwa
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Hunter Valley Breeders join Dartbrook appeal
THE application submitted by the Hunter Valley Thoroughbred Breeders Association (HTBA) to join the Dartbrook Mine proceedings has been accepted by the NSW Land and Environment Court today. » Read more about: Hunter Valley Breeders join Dartbrook appeal »
Truck crash Werris Creek Road
A truck rolled over at the intersection of Werris Creek Road and Gaps Road at approximately 8am this morning.
Watch out for Aussie mozzies
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Santa Claus is virtually coming to town
By Melissa Hutchinson
Santa has sent his virtual helper to Scone to celebrate Christmas this year,
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Power outage in Upper Hunter
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