Community Rallies to Keep Gummun Place Operating
Emotions are high in Merriwa following the announcement that Upper Hunter Shire Council are looking at options for what the future of Gummun Place Aged Care Hostel will be.
Nominate Now for Australia Day in the Upper Hunter
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Upper Hunter Shire Australia Day Awards, providing the community with an opportunity to celebrate and recognise individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to the Shire. These awards honour those who have demonstrated excellence in their field and made a lasting impact on the community. All […]
Where To Vote
There will be a number of locations to vote in the leadup to the September 14 election across the Upper Hunter region. The returning office for Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter local government areas is located in Shop 1, 60-82 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook (the former IGA shop in Campbells Corner). The returning office for Cessnock […]
September 14 Local Government Elections: Upper Hunter Candidates
Upper Hunter Shire Council Candidates for September 14 Election Eleven people have nominated for the nine councillor positions on Upper Hunter Shire Council. Those elected will vote for the shire’s mayor and deputy mayor at their first meeting of their elected four-year term. This is something Upper Hunter Shire Council does every two years. At […]
Warbirds Over Scone Out to Tender
At the July meeting, Upper Hunter Shire Council accepted a recommendation to put future Warbirds Over Scone events out to tender. After the event suffered two financial losses both years they have run it, a review found the best option is for Council to step away from being key organisers of the airshow. “The staff […]
Ballot Draw Across Our Region
Today, Thursday August 15, ballot draws took place at Returning Offices for the upcoming Local Government Election taking place on September 14, 2024. This is how the local draw panned out. CessnockOne mayor and one group per ward to be elected. Mayoral Ballot1 – Jay Suvaal2 – Daniel Watton3 – Llynda Nairn Ward AGroup A […]
Notice about drinking water quality in Merriwa
Testing of drinking water from the Merriwa water supply groundwater bores has shown radiation levels are above the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) screening values. A result above the screening values does not mean the drinking water is unsafe, but means that further investigation is required. In accordance with the ADWG, Upper Hunter Shire Council is […]
Issue 95 (March 28, 2024)
Merriwa Submissions Made for De-amalagamation
BY JEM ANSHAW Feedback responses received for the de-amalgamation of Merriwa from the Upper Hunter Shire Council have been sent to the Minister for Local Government following the September council meeting. Of the 141 residents who took part in the survey, 92 were in support of the move which Merriwa Chamber treasure Robert Smith believes […]
Drought Action Needed Now
Upper Hunter Shire Council has made a unanimous and urgent stand against the devastating drought conditions in an extraordinary meeting last week. A Notice of Motion brought forward by Councillor James Burns, addressed the pressing drought conditions in the Upper Hunter Shire. The motion, which was adopted by Council, consisted of the following key actions: […]
GALLERY: Scone Horse Festival Parade
The Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival Parade took place on Saturday May 6, 2023.
Funding Secured for Scone Revitalisation
A recent funding boost to Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Scone main street revitalisation means the project can finally get started.
DeVrye delivers inspiring speech
BY ALEX TIGANI
The stars aligned across the Upper Hunter last month when Catherine DeVrye shared her Australia Day address in Scone.
DeVrye Welcomes New Citizens
BY ALEX TIGANI
The Upper Hunter welcomed 28 new Australian citizens across three events on Wednesday morning.
Upper Hunter recipients humbled by honours
BY ALEX TIGANI
Local leaders John Brooks and Dylan Denley may have an age gap of 60 years.
