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.
Upper Hunter Mayor Voted In
Maurice Collison has been returned to his position of Mayor at an extraordinary meeting of Upper Hunter Shire Council tonight. His position was unopposed and he thanked his fellow councillors for their faith in his capacity to fulfill the job. Cr James Burns and Cr Sue Abbott contested the position of deputy mayor with Cr […]
Election Results in for Upper Hunter
Lee Watts secured a strong vote in the local government election for Upper Hunter. Official results have been declared by the NSW Electoral Commission. Elected councillors are as follows: Sue Abbott Allison McPhee Adam Williamson Tayah Clout Lee Watts Ron Campbell Elizabeth Flaherty Maurice Collison James Burns
More Voting Results from Monday’s Count
Postal votes for the Local Government Election will be counted from Friday with official results not expected from the NSW Electoral Commission until December 22.
Voting Numbers after December 9 Count in Local Government Elections
Sue Moore continues to lead the count in the Mayoral Election in Singleton.
Voting Numbers after December 8 Count in Local Government Elections
Sue Moore continues to lead the count in the Mayoral Election in Singleton.
Voting Numbers after December 6 Count in Local Government Elections
Sue Moore continues to lead the count in the Mayoral Election in Singleton. As of close of count Monday, 6320 of the potential 17,080 votes have been counted. It is important to note that the ivotes are expected to be known late tomorrow. Mrs Moore is ahead with 2322 from the initial first preference votes. […]
Count Begins in Local Government Elections
BY DI SNEDDON
Sue Moore is leading the count in the Mayoral Election in Singleton.
Lighting up the Upper Hunter
The countdown is on until the lighting of the Upper Hunter Shire Council community Christmas trees across the Shire. Upper Hunter Shire Council will light up its four Christmas trees on Wednesday, December 1 in Aberdeen, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone. Council General Manager Greg McDonald said he was looking forward to seeing the Christmas trees’ […]
Fisher Returned as Deputy Mayor
It may be the shortest stint in local government history as deputy mayor but Cr Kiwa Fisher was re-elected unopposed to the role last month.