Works Schedule - Week Starting Monday, 10 March 2025 Published on 04 March 2025 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this week. Tagged as: , Announcements
Works Schedule - Week Starting Monday, 3 March 2025 Published on 26 February 2025 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this week. Tagged as: , Announcements
Hunter Warbirds: Council Resolves to Enter New Lease Arrangement Published on 24 February 2025 Upper Hunter Shire Council has resolved to enter into a five-year commercial lease with aviation professionals Ross Pay and Paul Bennet to operate Hunter Warbirds. Council will now begin finalising the agreement. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Meeting Recap 24 February 2025 Published on 24 February 2025 Upper Hunter Shire Council held its first Ordinary Council Meeting for the year, endorsing a range of initiatives to support young people, strengthen community engagement, and improve infrastructure across the region. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Works Schedule - Week Starting Monday, 17 February 2025 Published on 16 February 2025 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this week. Tagged as: , Announcements
Fair Funding for the Bush: Council Calls for Greater Regional Support Published on 15 February 2025 Council is calling for stronger financial support for country councils following the release of the Your Council Report 23/24. The figures highlight the growing gap between rural and metropolitan councils, with regional communities facing increasing financial strain. Tagged as: , Media Releases
February 2025 – Extraordinary Council Meeting Recap Published on 11 February 2025 Council endorsed the Gummun Place Hostel Advisory Committee, reaffirming its commitment to the future of aged care services in Merriwa. The newly formed committee will advocate for the facility and explore opportunities to ensure its long-term viability. With strong community interest, Council reviewed nominations and appointed members to begin discussions as soon as possible. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Hannah Gillett, Upper Hunter Shire’s Young Citizen of the Year 2025 Published on 10 February 2025 Hannah’s journey leading up to the Australia Day Awards was shaped by the opportunities that came from attending the Adelaide Leadership Summit last year. She describes this experience as a turning point, opening doors for her as a young leader and paving the way for further growth. Inspired by this, she was involved in organising a local Leadership Summit at St Joseph’s Aberdeen. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Jane Hegarty: Upper Hunter Shire Citizen of the Year 2025 Published on 10 February 2025 Celebrating Jane Hegarty, Upper Hunter Shire’s Citizen of the Year!Jane Hegarty’s dedication to volunteering has shaped countless community initiatives, but for her, the real reward has been working alongside talented and passionate people. “It’s amazing what you can learn and achieve working together.” Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Works Schedule - Week Starting Monday, 10 February 2025 Published on 05 February 2025 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this week. Tagged as: , Announcements