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News ArchivesWE all want to ensure we can access our favourite cakes, steaks and curries during the pandemic and local food businesses are introducing new measures to keep our local eateries operating safely. Annie Baker, from Asser House Cafe, said while a pandemic is quite stressful, locals have been very supportive of their business and are […]
WHEN the chips are down the Aussie spirit can shine through in caring for our neighbours and many of our neighbours may soon need some support. There are already people in our community in self-isolation as a precautionary measure and many people who are elderly or have an underlying health condition may need help in […]
LEE Watts Manager of the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre said, “I want to ensure the community that our service remains open and ready to help the community, however we be postponing our community events including the ‘Morning Bites’ Breakfast van, International Women’s Day on Wednesday 18 March, Harmony Day 21 March and Connect Day 24 […]
WITH school holidays drawing to a close, the Morning Bites Breakfast van is getting ready to serve the first meal of the day to local students. Lee Watts, manager of the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre said all students are welcome at the van. “The Breakfast van commenced in 2019 with 23 volunteers preparing and serving […]
LEE Watts, manager of the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre is thrilled to tell the community the splash and play park will soon be a reality. Only three projects were chosen from throughout the Upper Hunter electorate, with Dungog and Gloucester also scoring a win. Lee Watts said she was surprised smaller towns in the electorate […]
By Taylah Fellows THE Upper Hunter Shire Council is conducting an Aboriginal heritage study, thanks to a $40, 000 grant from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. RPS Australia has been commissioned by the Council to help piece together the indigenous picture of the Upper Hunter, all community members are encouraged to share information at […]
By Taylah Fellows AWE and appreciation filled the air on Saturday night at the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service fundraising dinner held at the Sporties Club in Scone. See photo gallery below. The dinner was a huge success with more than 100 attendees turning up to support and donate towards the service. Graham Nickisson, retired veteran […]
By Taylah Fellows THE highlight of the Belltrees social calendar is on again, giving locals the chance to forget about the drought, kick up their heels and raise money for the Belltrees Primary School. The Belltrees P&C Black Tie Ball now in it’s second year will be held on Saturday, August 24. The fundraising event […]
THE community of Moonan Flat are in the running for a community grant worth $109,000 to implement a village water system and renovate the heart of their community the Soldier’s Memorial Hall, but they need your support to vote for their project – “Lifting the Moonan Flat”. Please note: This is not a Council matter. […]