The Scone Advocate

The Scone Advocate is a local newspaper based in Australia, catering to the residents of Scone, Aberdeen, and Murrurundi in the Upper Hunter Valley region. Owned by Rural Press, it is available for purchase every Thursday at a price of $1.40. This newspaper has a rich history, having been established in 1887, the same year that Scone became a municipality.

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Son accused of using plastic bag to try to suffocate 71-year-old father

4 days ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Sam Rigney

A MACQUARIE Hills man accused of attempting to murder his father by repeatedly trying to suffocate him with a plastic bag in an alleged prolonged and harrowing attack while the 71-year-old was in bed on Tuesday has been refused bail. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

5 days ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Tess Ikonomou

Andrew Hastie is under fire for old comments on women in frontline defence roles. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOSPeter Dutton's big reveal on defence policy has been sidetracked by the re-emergence of a missing frontbencher, under fire for old comments on women in combat roles. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Deputy sheriff's son shoots two dead at US university

1 week ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Andrew Hay |Rich McKay

Two people have been killed and four injured during a shooting at Florida State University. Photo: AP PHOTOA deputy sheriff's son has shot and killed two people and wounded four others at Florida State University before he was shot by officers and taken to hospital. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Four dead in Italian cable car accident near Naples

1 week ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Alvise Armellini |Fabiano Franchitti

At least four people are dead after a cable car collapsed near Naples in Italy. Photo: AP PHOTOFour people have been killed and one seriously injured after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern ItalySubscribe now for unlimited access.
Council puts up water bills to fund $20m depot after bypass compensation snub

1 week ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Jamieson Murphy

Singleton council is calling for the state government to fairly compensate it, after its water and sewage depot was forcibly acquired for the new $700-million bypass around the town. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Spotify users report service outages

1 week ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Martyn Landi

Spotify says it has 675 million users around the world including 263 million subscribers. Photo: AP PHOTOSpotify has been hit by a service outage which has left thousands of users unable to stream music. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Post-mining at Mt Arthur: BHP plans feasibility on pump hydro for the site

1 week ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Louise Nichols

Along with the announcement today that the Mt Arthur coal mine near Muswellbrook has been granted an extension to operate until 2023 comes news that the mine's owners will be investigating a pumped hydro facility at the site. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
BHP receives approval to operate Mt Arthur until 2030, reveals pumped hydro partnership

1 week ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Matthew Kelly

BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine. BHP has received planning approval to continue operating Mt Arthur coal mine near Muswellbrook until 2030, at which time it will close. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Colourful luxury brand embraces darkness with Australia-bound special editions

2 weeks ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | William Stopford

More than many rival brands, Genesis offers a wide range of interior colours in its vehicles and a fairly diverse colour palette including deep greens and bold blues. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaNow, however, Genesis is following its rivals in introducing special Black editions.
'Horrific': seven wedge-tailed eagles shot and killed, dumped in paddock

2 weeks ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Saffron Howden |Nadine Morton

Seven juvenile wedge-tailed eagles found tossed in a paddock - six of them dead - were riddled with shotgun pellet, wildlife rescuers say. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaPolice are investigating the mass killing of the protected species discovered on a rural property at Eurongilly near Junee in NSW on April 5 and 6.