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Notice: Change to DA lodgement and approvals in 2021

26 Feb 2021 4:23 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council, like many other Councils across NSW, has changed the process for DA applications, with submissions solely accepted online through the NSW Planning Portal. This means Upper Hunter Shire Council can no longer accept ap...

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What Council discussed, decided and held over

22 Feb 2021 6:55 PM - Upper Hunter Shire Council Ordinary Council Meeting 22 February 2021

Naming of the Scone Warbird Visitor Attraction
Council endorsed the naming of the Scone Warbird visitors attraction as “Hunter Warbirds”.
Allocation in budget for Heatwave plan
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Upgrade will allow local Netballers to bring their A-game this season

18 Feb 2021 9:26 AM -

When our local netballers hit the Bill Rose Sports Complex courts this season, it will be on four newly refurbished courts that will support the continued growth and sustainability of netball within the Upper Hunter Shire.

The courts are ...

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Information presented at community meeting Tuesday 16 February

17 Feb 2021 2:40 PM -

On Tuesday 16th February, Upper Hunter Shire Council held a community meeting to discuss the closure of MR358 - Coulsons Creek Road and to share the most recent report findings...

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Information presented at community meeting Tuesday 16 February

17 Feb 2021 2:40 PM -

On Tuesday 16th February, Upper Hunter Shire Council held a community meeting to discuss the closure of MR358 - Coulsons Creek Road and to share the most recent report findings...

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Outside pop-up dining on Kelly St

15 Feb 2021 10:14 AM -

Four outside dining spaces are popping up on Kelly Street thanks to the NSW Government Streets as Shared Spaces Program. Upper Hunter Shire Council has received a NSW Government grant of $71,000 to create the enclosed platforms off the Kelly ...

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Community feedback invited on the proposed Scone CBD Revitalisation plans

8 Feb 2021 1:20 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council invites all members of the community to provide their considered thoughts and feedback on the Council’s Scone CBD Revitalisation plans. The proposed designs are a balance between maximising parking with the creation...

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Warbirds on the way

29 Jan 2021 10:28 AM - Join other Aviation enthusiasts

In the next few weeks, two jet fighter planes – a Macchi and a Mirage - will make their home at Scone Regional Airport to be restored by volunteers and become part of the Warbird Visitor Attraction.

The Mirage - a 9m wide, entire plane ...

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2021 Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day Awards

25 Jan 2021 9:53 AM -

Music, barbecues, citizenship oaths, stories, and splashing around at the pools marked Australia Day 2021 in the Upper Hunter Shire.

Congratulations to all the outstanding residents recognised with Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day awards...

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Murrurundi sporting facilities upgrade

22 Jan 2021 7:41 AM -

Work is progressing on the new sport facilities building at Wilson Memorial Oval, Murrurundi funded by the Australian and NSW governments and Upper Hunter Shire Council.

Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, said the Australian Governmen...

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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; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
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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.

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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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Acknowledgement of Country

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.

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