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News ArchivesTHE Barrington Tops received 2cm of snow last weekend, reaching 100 metres below Dingo Gate. There is a chance of another dumping this weekend, depending on the frontal system coming through on Friday. Send through any snow pictures to share the love! If you do take a trip to the snow this week, please proceed […]
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THE Upper Hunter Youth Centres have reopened their doors this week. Scone, Murrurundi and Merriwa centres have been refreshed and are welcoming back the youth of the shire to their Tuesday and Friday sessions. Mary Spora Youth Services Manager said centre facilities have been upgraded during the COVID-19 break, including renovations to the Scone hall, located […]
THE long weekend provided Scone with a much-needed business boost after months of hardship due to the COVID19 restrictions. Businesses that were open across the long weekend received support from both local and out of town customers who flocked to the horse capital for a weekend getaway. Jen Tomasetti, manager of the B&B Russley Rural […]
THE current pandemic has brought to light a range of people in our community who have been isolated for some time and the help from the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre is set to continue well after self-isolation restrictions are lifted, explained Lee Watts, manager of the Centre. “The food deliveries, pick up shopping or medications, […]
THE Country Women’s Association raise more than $150,000 at their iconic East Show tearoom, but with the cancellation of the Show, they have moved their tea room online. On Friday, the CWA began serving up virtual scones for $5, a Devonshire Tea for $10, a dozen virtual scones for $20 and a whole batch of […]
THE Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre can help our community during self-isolation. If you need support or you can volunteer, phone them: 02 6545 2562. A message from Lee, manager of the Centre:
THE Board of the Scone RSL have made a $25,000 donation to buy groceries for the most vulnerable in our community, with the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre will be coordinating the deliveries. Michael Hollingsworth, chief executive officer of Scone RSL said it is important to help people in our local community stay home. “Even before […]
JILL Macintyre couldn’t take her zucchinis to the Royal Easter Show this year, so she has set up her first ever food stall at her property Invermein, in Scone. And if you are wondering what to make with that much zucchini, Jill has plenty of recipe ideas as well. “We have always grown our own […]