Works Schedule - Week Starting Monday, 19 May 2025 Published on 19 May 2025 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this week. Tagged as: , Announcements
Media Release: Council's First Special Rate Variation in Over a Decade Published on 16 May 2025 Upper Hunter Shire Council has received confirmation from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) that its application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) has been approved marking Council's first successful SRV application in over a decade. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Labor yet to commit to Upper Hunter ahead of federal election Published on 30 April 2025 Upper Hunter Shire Mayor Maurice Collison is urging the Albanese Labor Government to show its support for the region, with just days left before the federal election and no formal election commitments made to the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$3.1 million commitment to White Park welcomed Published on 30 April 2025 Member for New England Barnaby Joyce visited White Park today to announce a $3.1 million election commitment from an elected Coalition Government to further develop the equestrian precinct. Tagged as: , Media Releases
April 2025 Council Meeting Recap Published on 29 April 2025 Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Ordinary Meeting, held on Monday, 28 April 2025, delivered a series of important decisions across community services, infrastructure planning, regional development, and governance. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Energy Co Delivers Grants to Cassilis future infrastructure Published on 11 April 2025 Cassilis is set to benefit from a substantial $11.2 million funding boost, with the NSW Government confirming on Friday that Upper Hunter Shire Council’s applications to the Legacy Infrastructure Fund have been successful. The NSW Government has committed $45 million for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Legacy Infrastructure Fund, to provide funding for infrastructure projects. Tagged as: , Media Releases
March 2025 - Council Meeting Recap Published on 02 April 2025 Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Ordinary Meeting, held on Monday, 31 March 2025, covered a range of important matters for the Shire, including decisions on local development, advocacy for aged care services, and community impacts from freight operations. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Works Schedule - Week Starting Monday, 24 March 2025 Published on 19 March 2025 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this week. Tagged as: , Announcements
Scone CBD Revitalisation Official Opening Published on 17 March 2025 Scone CBD Revitalisation officially opens, delivering $24.7M in upgrades to roads, footpaths, lighting & public spaces—enhancing liveability, supporting local business & celebrating equine heritage. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Works Schedule - Week Starting Monday, 10 March 2025 Published on 04 March 2025 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this week. Tagged as: , Announcements