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Waste Management Update

2 Apr 2020 3:50 PM - Kerbside collection - one day delay after Easter

Upper Hunter Shire Waste Management Facilities continue to be open only to Shire residents, who will need to show identification – such as a driver’s licence or rates notice - that shows their address.

Residents are urged to visit ...

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UHSC Youth Services - Changes to Program Delivery

30 Mar 2020 1:48 PM -

UHSC Youth Services have made the following changes to our services in response to the COVID-19 situation. We are working to support young people and hope we can reach out to as many of our youth as possible through:

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Thank you to All for a Successful Sales Day at the Saleyards!

25 Mar 2020 11:16 AM -

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A Message from The Mayor: Council's response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

20 Mar 2020 10:43 AM -

Please be assured the safety and wellbeing of our community and our staff is of the upmost priority for Council as we navigate through an unprecedented and difficult time locally, nationally and internationally.

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Stop boiling – Murrurundi and Scone water is safe to drink

19 Mar 2020 3:46 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council has lifted the Boil Water Alert for Scone and Murrurundi, as recommended by NSW Health based on the results of daily water quality tests. Tap water is safe to drink and use in food preparation.

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Council Manager Nominated for Minister’s Awards for Women in Local Government

18 Mar 2020 2:29 PM -

Mrs Christine Robinson, Manager Planning, Building & Regulatory Services, at Upper Hunter Shire Council has been nominated for the prestigious 2020 NSW Minister’s Award for Women in Local Government in the category of Alternative Pathways –...

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Upper Hunter events cancelled including Festival of the Fleeces

17 Mar 2020 2:14 PM -

The following events, organised by Upper Hunter Shire Council, have been cancelled or postponed for 2020, as a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of coronavirus:

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