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An insight into the Segenhoe Inn

20 May 2022 2:48 PM -

Many Upper Hunter locals have driven past the Segenhoe Inn, Aberdeen countless times, but there is much more then meets the eye to this historic building.

The building was constructed in 1837 as a private residence ...

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A country yarns night is coming to town

6 May 2022 5:15 PM -

On Saturday, May 21 the community will take to Bunnan Hall for a Country Yarns Night featuring entertainment by music soloist Jason Carruthers and bush poets Sally Mitchell and Tim McLoughlin.

The night is one...

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Saddling up for the Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival

29 Apr 2022 2:47 PM -

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...

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Council Meeting Recap - April 2022

28 Apr 2022 1:11 PM -

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...

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April Council Meeting Recap

27 Apr 2022 9:24 AM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council will put its new three-year Delivery Program and 2022-2023 Operational Plan (including the budget) on display for community feedback following its endorsement by Councillors at last night's meeting.

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Can You Spot Joe Rider?

26 Apr 2022 1:34 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council is running the ‘Joe Rider’ motorcycle campaign 2 to 6 May 2022
Joe Rider aims to reduce the occurrence of SMIDSY (Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You) crashes, and entails promoting a week during October where the...

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Merriwa’s rosemary tradition continues

22 Apr 2022 4:46 PM -

On Monday morning, at ANZAC Day ceremonies around the country, Australians will don a sprig of rosemary as they show respect to those who fought for our country.

Rosemary is an ancient symbol of fidelity and remembrance ...

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Bringing the tunes to Timor

31 Mar 2022 4:07 PM -

Tonight from 6pm, the community is invited to hit the hall for a night of music and good times at the Timor Hall Crawl event.

The event is one of a series of six hall crawl events throughout the shire to say t...

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Council Meeting Recap - March 2022

29 Mar 2022 9:16 AM -

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...

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Waste Free Easter Workshops - cancelled

22 Mar 2022 11:19 AM -

The waste free Easter workshops have now been cancelled.

Similar workshops will be held later in the year, relevant information will be shared closer to the dates.

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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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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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