Stone of Destiny reveals new secrets ahead of King Charles' Coronation Historic Environment Scotland discovered Roman numerals carved into the Scone relic while carrying out cutting-edge research Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023
Trio allegedly sexually assaulted woman in Scone street Police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a teenager by three men in the Upper Hunter. Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2023
Scone freight access route investigation A re-elected Coalition government will investigate a new freight access route for Scone. Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2023
Coalition's $102m election promise for Scone hospital It is the largest campaign promise in the Hunter so far. Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2023
George Stewart obituary: The 103-year-old from Scone who lived life to the full Much-loved George, who was awarded a Military Cross, was still skiing at the age of 100 Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023
Scone Palace: Plans for a brand new visitor centre edge a step closer A pre-application report for the major development was going before councillors this week Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023
Scone singer Hamish Guiana's audition airs on Australian Idol tonight "I was surprised to get an interview and even more surprised when Harry Connick Jr came to my school to hear me sing." Newcastle Herald · Feb 6, 2023
Scone Palace venue praised and Perth Road Runners thanked after successful cross country showpiece Some of the UK’s top athletes were in the area for the British Cross Challenge and Scottish Inter-District XC Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023
Scone Horse Festival to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II The iconic Scone Horse Festival, which attracts more than 10,000 visitors and equestrians from across the country, has announced its 2023 theme will be 'Kings and Queens of the Stables'. Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2022
Former British PM Boris Johnson pays his respects to Scone's Mark Heanly at emotional funeral Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among more than 600 people who came to pay their respects to Scone's "humble hero" Mark Heanly at an emotional service on Saturday. Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2022
Rod Northam eyes Country Championships with Rosehill winner The Dramatist Scone trainer Rod Northam will weigh up one more run for The Dramatist before saving him for the Country Championships after his impressive finish to win the Highway Handicap at Rosehill. Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2022
Community remembers 'humble hero' Mark Heanly killed in tragic cycling accident Mark Heanly could make anyone feel 10 feet tall with their feet firmly on the ground.He was humble, driven and a great connector, who tragically lost his life in a cycling accident near Scone on Saturday. Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2022
Perthshire estate moves to add new attractions to Scone Palace which will see it open to the public all year round Scone Estates chief executive officer Brian Stevenson said the plans would see the centuries-old castle’s traditional stables transformed into a new visitor centre with a restaurant and shops if they are approved by the local authority Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022
Joyride to jail: council worker's ute stolen while he unlocked the public toilet Police were told a council worker was routinely opening public toilets in Scone about 6am when a man allegedly jumped into his Isuzu D-Max ute and took off. Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2022 Lawn mower rolls near Scone, man air-lifted to hospital A man has been taken to hospital after an accident involving a ride-on lawn mower in the Hunter Valley this week.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2022 Shine Your Light giving trainer Cassandra Stummer golden chance in tough time Having a live chance in a $1 million race should be pure excitement for a young Hunter Valley trainer like Cassandra Stummer. However, for the mother of three from Muswellbrook, Shine Your Light's lead-up to Saturday's Golden Gift (1100m) at Rosehill has been "a nice little distraction" after a frightening…
Newcastle Herald · Oct 16, 2022 Newcastle trainer Patrick Cleave keen to build on hot start to season Young Newcastle trainer Patrick Cleave knows what it takes to succeed after working for some of Australian racing's heavyweight operations. Now he's hoping back-to-back wins and a first victory at his home track can prove the kick-start he needs to carve out his own place in the training ranks. The…
Newcastle Herald · Oct 12, 2022 Commitment pays off for Jillaroo Clydsdale The 28-year-old school teacher from Scone is off to the Rugby League World Cup.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2022 Racing: Scone trainer reports concerns about Kosciuszko runner It's Me The six-year-old mare, which won the same race in 2020, has been cleared of serious injury but was being treated for either a foot abscess or stone bruise.
Daily Record · Oct 7, 2022 Perth-bound Stone of Destiny raider passes away at the age of 97 Ian Hamilton KC was one of four students who stole the ancient Stone of Scone from under the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day, 1950
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2022 'Not in it for the cash': Scone Cup cocaine accused avoids jail time A court has heard one of the men charged with buying more than $12,500 worth of cocaine set for this year's Scone Cup race meet wasn't in it for financial gain.
Daily Record · Sep 12, 2022 The story of the legendary Stone of Destiny and how it will be used at King Charles III's coronation The Stone of Destiny - also known as the Stone of Scone or the Coronation Stone - will travel south with the King for his coronation.
Wales Online · Sep 12, 2022 What is the Stone of Destiny at King Charles III's coronation? The legendary history of the Scone block Legends link the symbolic rock to the biblical Stone of Jacob from the Book of Genesis
Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2022 Trainer Luke Pepper eyeing next-start mission in Kosciuszko with Opal Ridge Scone trainer Luke Pepper hopes punters won't see Opal Ridge again until the $2 million The Kosciuszko (1200m) on October 15 after the filly pulled up well from a gritty Highway Handicap victory on a heavy Randwick track on Saturday.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2022 It's Me turns the clock back for Scone trainer Brett Cavanough With a finish that brought back memories of her amazing Kosciuszko win of 2020, It's Me rocketed into equal favouritism for the 2022 edition with a sensational first-up victory at Eagle Farm on Saturday.