Isn't everyone supposed to be equal?

Your clothes, your job or name should not change how people treat you. No matter our status we may experience mental health issues. This unseen illness that nearly everyone supports in this community still has a stigma attached to it and not many will admit if it does or has affected them.

Individuals in our community have addictions, experience domestic violence, may be homeless or suffer from a mental illness; these issues do not identify who you are.

I would like to remind people that when they look down on people it hurts, the person you are treating so horribly did not start their life that way, anyone can fall on hard times. Be kind to everyone! Show your children we are all the same.

Council takes these issues seriously and I am pleased that I can ensure you all, that we as a Council can support those doing it tough at this time in their lives.

Council is working with Upper Hunter Homeless Support to secure a house to support those in need.

Scone Golf Course a big hit

The bypass has been a plus for the golfers from this area but also visitors with the new, improved Scone Golf Course now open. The $4 million project to reconstruct the course was required because the Scone bypass route goes through parts of the previous course layout.

The project was funded by Roads and Maritime Services. The new course includes a fully automated irrigation system, on site bore and two enlarged ponds storing treated water.

It has natural features like gullies and mature Red River Gums, as well as the thousands of plants that have been put in, which has improved the diversity and ecology of the site.

Council will soon be calling for expressions of interest to manage and maintain the Scone Golf Course and more information will be available once that contract is awarded.

Pets at the shelter

Are you looking for a pet? Have you thought about adopting one from our shelter? Cats adopted from Upper Hunter Shire animal shelters are desexed for free, prior to rehoming. This free desexing program was introduced to reduce the number of unwanted pets and feral cats, reduce the costs of caring for unwanted cats, and to make it more affordable to adopt a desexed cat.