Mayors Column 24 August 2026 Published on 24 August 2026 September is shaping up to be a busy month across the Upper Hunter, with several great initiatives bringing people together, supporting important conversations and creating opportunities for people in our community. Tagged as: , Announcements
Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 17 August 2026 Published on 13 August 2026 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this month. Tagged as: , Announcements
Mayors Column 7 August 2026 Published on 07 August 2026 It has been another busy fortnight across the Upper Hunter, and this week in particular has given us the opportunity to recognise some of the people who help keep our Shire moving every day. Tagged as: , Announcements
Local Government Week 2026 Published on 31 July 2026 From the water flowing through household taps to the roads connecting rural properties, much of Council’s work forms part of everyday life without always being noticed.Local Government Week, running from Monday 3 August to Sunday 9 August 2026, provides an opportunity to recognise the wide range of services Upper Hunter Shire Council delivers and the people who keep them operating. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor and Deputy Mayor cautiously welcome recent funding announcements Published on 31 July 2026 Upper Hunter Shire Council has cautiously welcomed two recent announcements addressing issues Council has advocated on for several years: fairer funding for local government and greater financial returns for communities hosting renewable energy projects. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Meeting Recap July 2026 Published on 28 July 2026 Upper Hunter Shire Council met on Monday 27 July 2026 to consider matters relating to community funding, development applications, infrastructure delivery, financial reporting, local government advocacy and future sporting facilities across the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayors Column 27 July 2026 Published on 27 July 2026 There is plenty happening across the Upper Hunter over the coming weeks, with important national reminders, local works and opportunities for our communities to get involved. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 20 July 2026 Published on 17 July 2026 Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure. Find out where Council is working this month. Tagged as: , Announcements
Mayors Column 10 July 2026 Published on 10 July 2026 Mayor Maurice Collison reflects on a busy fortnight across the Upper Hunter, including the 25th Aberdeen Highland Games, Hunter Warbirds Flying Day, Upper Hunter Country Tourism Race Day and NAIDOC Week. The column also highlights the Draft Long Term Financial Plan, local student sustainability artwork and the Goulburn River Solar Farm Community Enhancement Fund. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council Meeting Recap June 2026 Published on 30 June 2026 Upper Hunter Shire Council adopted a number of key strategic plans and governance documents at its Ordinary Meeting on Monday, 29 June 2026, setting the direction for the year ahead while continuing to focus on responsible financial management, long-term planning and essential community services. Tagged as: , Media Releases