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Council Meeting Recap 15 December 2025

Published on 16 December 2025

Upper Hunter Shire Council met on Monday 15 December 2025 for an Extraordinary Council Meeting to consider a range of matters recognising staff service, supporting community initiatives, progressing local infrastructure, advancing regional advocacy, and managing governance and operational responsibilities.

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Christmas Closures 2025

Published on 11 December 2025

For more information on closures, contact our Customer Service Team on 02 6540 1100. As the festive season approaches, please note the following upcoming closures to Council facilities.

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Extraordinary Council Meeting Recap 3 December 2025

Published on 04 December 2025

Upper Hunter Shire Council considered a Section 8.2 Review of Determination for Development Application No. 168/2023, relating to a proposed tourist and visitor accommodation development at 108 Bettington Street, Merriwa.

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Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 10 November 2025

Published on 30 November 2025

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

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Council Meeting Recap 24 November 2025

Published on 25 November 2025

Upper Hunter Shire Council met on Monday night to consider a range of matters recognising community service, responding to regional infrastructure planning, reviewing governance documents, and receiving key annual updates.

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Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 10 November 2025

Published on 09 November 2025

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

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Gummun Place Hostel, November 3 Update

Published on 03 November 2025

The Gummun Place Hostel Advisory Committee has endorsed a proposed new operating model for the Merriwa facility, following a feasibility review undertaken by aged care consultants Pride Aged Living.

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Council Meeting Recap 27 October 2025

Published on 28 October 2025

Upper Hunter Shire Council met on Monday, 27 October 2025, to consider several key matters relating to the future of aged care in Merriwa, community consultation for the Scone Cup, financial reporting, sustainability initiatives, local infrastructure, and water funding priorities.

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Future of Gummun Place Hostel to be considered by Council

Published on 23 October 2025

Council will, at next week’s Ordinary Council Meeting on Monday, 27 October 2025, consider a report on the future of Gummun Place Hostel, including a proposal to transition the facility from a residential aged care service to a licensed assisted boarding house model supported by home care packages.

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Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 8 October 2025

Published on 08 October 2025

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

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Council Meeting Recap 15 December 2025

Christmas Closures 2025

Extraordinary Council Meeting Recap 3 December 2025

Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 10 November 2025

Council Meeting Recap 24 November 2025

Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 10 November 2025

Gummun Place Hostel, November 3 Update

Council Meeting Recap 27 October 2025

Future of Gummun Place Hostel to be considered by Council

Monthly Works Schedule - Month Starting Monday, 8 October 2025

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