The Warbirds have landed

On Saturday 20 February aviation enthusiasts and the community came together to welcome the Mirage A3-44 jetfighter into its new home at Scone Regional Airport. Warbirds are very much a part of living history and this particular Mirage, built in 1966 is widely regarded as one of the best fighter aircraft of its time and is still the fastest fighter aircraft ever used by the RAAF. 

The Mirage joined the Macchi at the Airport and the two planes will be restored by volunteers and become part of the Scone Warbird Visitor Attraction (opening late 2021). The planes have been donated to the not-for-profit Hunter Fighter Collection, who have loaned them to Upper Hunter Shire Council.

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On 16 February 2021, Upper Hunter Shire Council held a community meeting to discuss the closure of MR358 the Merriwa to Willow Tree Road (also known as Coulson’s Creek Road).

Representatives from Upper Hunter Shire Council, Douglas Partners and the Project Control Group which includes Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW), Public Works Advisory and Infrastructure New South Wales (INSW) shared the most recent report findings prior to opening the floor for discussion.

Details from the meeting can be found here