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Water Infrastructure in Disaster Recovery Funding

Published on 29 August 2025

Upper Hunter Shire Council is calling on the NSW Government to urgently review disaster recovery funding rules, following significant damage to local water infrastructure caused by the storm event of 3 August 2025, which was subsequently declared a natural disaster.

Poor Mobile Coverage Raising Concerns in the Shire

Published on 28 August 2025

Upper Hunter Shire Council has raised concerns about the ongoing lack of reliable mobile phone coverage across parts of the Shire, stressing the risks this poses to community safety and the local economy.

Council Meeting Recap 25 August 2025

Published on 26 August 2025

Upper Hunter Shire Council met on Monday 25 August 2025 to consider a wide range of matters, from recognising long-serving staff to progressing key infrastructure and policy updates.

Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 18 August 2025

Published on 12 August 2025

Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this month.

Council Meeting Recap 28 July 2025

Published on 30 July 2025

Upper Hunter Shire Council met on Monday 28 July, 2025 and considered a wide range of matters to support our towns and villages. Key decisions from the meeting are summarised below.

Council Meeting Recap 30 June 2025

Published on 02 July 2025

Upper Hunter Shire Council endorsed a range of important plans and reports at its Ordinary Meeting on Monday, 30 June 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sound planning, local services and celebrating community contributions.

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Events

Women's Health Week 2025

02 September 2025

Women’s Health Week 2025 brings a mix of health, fitness, and creative activities to the Upper Hunter, with events in Scone, Merriwa, and Murrurundi. Highlights include yoga, health talks, junk journaling, and practical sessions such as cooking and pickleball.