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LATEST NEWS


The school holidays are here - SOOSH, libraries and Upper Hunter Shire Youth Services have so many activities planned for the school vacation that children will need to take a vacation from their vacation! Some of the key events include the Make It Big art workshop, and the Youth Week Glow Run.

Read on for more details.

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HOT TOPICS

  • Kaput Show - Merriwa
  • Kaput Show - Scone
  • Kaput Show - Murrurundi
  • Public Holiday Closure - Wednesday 25 April 2018
  • Anzac Day ceremonies throughout the Upper Hunter Shire
  • Water meter test fee waived
  • Murrurundi Level 4 Water Restrictions
  • Free desexing of cats adopted from the shelter
  • Asbestos waste now only accepted at Aberdeen Waste Management Facility
  • 2016/17 Annual Report
  • Recycle Responsibly - find out when and how
  • Come on up! to the Upper Hunter
  • Water charges reflect higher usage
  • Council Applying for a Special Rate Variation
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  • YOUTH AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

  • "What's On" April School Holiday Activities newsletter
  • Youth Services Excursions and Permission Forms
  • Upper Hunter Shire Libraries School Holiday Activities
  • SOOSH Vacation Care Program now available!
  • Upper Hunter Shire Young Endeavour Scheme sponsorships now open
  • School Holiday "Make It Big" Art Workshop 23-24 April
  • Youth Week Glow Run - Tuesday 24 April
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    Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; garbage collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.

    About Us

    Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney.  The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.

     

    Contact Us

    PO Box 208
    Scone NSW 2337

    Phone:  02 6540 1100
    Fax:  02 6545 2671
    council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

    135 Liverpool Street, Scone
    34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
    47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi

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    Phone: 02 6540 1199

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