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
Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 15 June 2026 Published on 04 June 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
Kings Birthday June Long Weekend 2026 Published on 02 June 2026 We'll be closed Monday, 8 June for the Kings Birthday Long Weekend. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, 9 June. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council Meeting Recap 25 May 2026 Published on 26 May 2026 Upper Hunter Shire Council met on Monday, 25 May 2026 to consider a range of matters relating to community planning, infrastructure delivery and major projects across the shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Preferred Provider Announced for Gummun Place Hostel Published on 12 May 2026 Council is pleased to announce that Jo Bailey Quality Care has been selected as the preferred provider to operate Gummun Place Hostel as a licensed assisted boarding house supported by home care services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Meeting Recap - 28 April 2026 Published on 30 April 2026 Upper Hunter Shire Council met on Tuesday night (28 April 2026) to consider a range of matters relating to community advisory committees, strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, organisational matters and future projects across the Shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2026 Staff Development Day Closures Published on 28 April 2026 We’ll be closed on Wednesday, 29 April for Councils Staff Development Day. Normal operating hours will resume on Thursday, 30 April. Tagged as: , Announcements
2026 ANZAC Day Services Published on 13 April 2026 Find out about all the ANZAC Day Services happening in the Shire. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Coulsons Creek Road (MR358) Official Opening Published on 08 April 2026 Upper Hunter Shire Council is pleased to announce the official opening of the Merriwa to Willow Tree Road (MR358), also known as Coulsons Creek Road, restoring an important transport link between the Upper Hunter and Liverpool Plains following nearly 5 years of closure. Tagged as: , Media Releases