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Community at heart of Scone library concept design

20 Oct 2021 7:31 AM -

Creating a community hub for residents to gather, relax and enjoy has been a pivotal part of the Upper Hunter Shire Council’s concept Scone library design.

Access, connection and services were the main drivers of t...

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Have your say on the Scone Cup half-day public holiday

19 Oct 2021 9:16 AM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council is seeking the community's feedback on whether the council should continue to support a half-day public holiday for the Scone Cup in 2022 and 2023.


Key stakeholders and the community are being asked...

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Sewage surveillance program

15 Oct 2021 8:23 AM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council is welcoming a NSW Health decision to add an additional three sewage surveillance points for COVID-19.

Aberdeen, Murrurundi and Merriwa will be tested from Monday, October 18 with samples ...

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Hunter Warbirds Construction Update – October 15, 2021

15 Oct 2021 7:58 AM -

Remedial works are continuing at the Hunter Warbirds Aviation Centre hangar construction at Scone Airport.

The works include welding strengthening plates onto the trusses, upgrading stiffening bars and cleats, and s...

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Councils officially launch the 2021 Motorcycling the Hunter publication

12 Oct 2021 3:59 PM -

The 2021 Motorcycling the Hunter publication was officially launched this morning in a joint effort by Cessnock City, Maitland City, MidCoast, Muswellbrook, Port Stephens, Singleton and Upper Hunter councils.

The la...

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Thank a local hero, by nominating them for an Australia Day Award

8 Oct 2021 5:42 PM -

Is there someone you know who dedicates their time to help the community? Or who is a high achiever in their field? Ever wondered how you could thank or acknowledge them for their efforts?

This year’s Upper Hunter C...

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Correction of inaccuracies in article titled “Council hides tree information”

8 Oct 2021 2:59 PM -

The Upper Hunter Shire Council actively encourages community engagement and respectful public discussion on Council issues in the media. In doing so, the Council upholds the importance of the dissemination of information that is factual and ...

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Have your say - new canteen naming at Rosedale Complex Murrurundi

8 Oct 2021 2:09 PM -

Upper Hunter Shire Council is proposing to name the new canteen facilities at Rosedale Complex in Murrurundi after Bob Paton.

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Printmaking and sculpture workshops are just the beginning for Murrurundi Arts and Crafts Council, thanks to Upper Hunter Cultural Activity Grants

6 Oct 2021 3:00 PM -

Have you heard of the Upper Hunter Cultural Activity Grants (CAGs)? Do you know the impact these grants have on local community groups and the wider community?

Lyn Overton and the team behind Murrurundi Arts a...

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Hunter Warbirds Construction Update – October 1, 2021

1 Oct 2021 9:44 AM -

Remedial works have begun at the Hunter Warbirds Aviation Centre hangar construction at Scone Airport.

After options were considered, Upper Hunter Shire Council in consultation with project managers NSW Public Works and construction contr...

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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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Phone: 02 6540 1199

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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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