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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
2.5 tonne Load Limit in Place – Barrington Tops Forest Road Published on 20 June 2025 A 2.5 tonne load limit is now in effect on Barrington Tops Forest Road, approximately 7.5km from the Moonan Brook Road turnoff, following a geotechnical assessment of a recent landslip caused by heavy rain in May 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements
Monthly Works Schedule - Week Starting Monday, 16 June 2025 Published on 12 June 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
Transition Process Underway for Gummun Place Hostel Operations Published on 11 June 2025 Following its decision to commence the transition of aged care services delivered by Gummun Place Hostel to another operator, Upper Hunter Shire Council has been working closely with the Gummun Place Hostel Advisory Committee, the Department of Health and Aged Care, and a number of prospective service providers. Tagged as: , Media Releases
May 2025, Council Meeting Recap Published on 28 May 2025 Upper Hunter Shire Council made significant decisions affecting the region's future at its Ordinary Meeting held Monday, 26 May 2025 at Council Chambers in Scone, with all Councillors present endorsing strategic initiatives focused on financial sustainability, infrastructure investment and community services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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