Upper Hunter locals know the thrill of the annual Horse Festival. The excitement of back the back events including the parade, rodeo, fete, races and more. It’s a time to bring the community together, catch up with old friends and celebrate wha...
Merriwa Waste Transfer Station
Upper Hunter Shire Council endorsed the proposal for a new waste transfer station in Merriwa at the April Council meeting.
The land which will be used for the transfer station is loc...Upper Hunter Shire Council endorsed the Town and Village Tree Preservation policy.
At the January Council meeting, Councillors voted not to adopt the tree policy and instead review it in March before putting it out for community co...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; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
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.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
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
After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.