Welcome to Upper Hunter Shire
Upper Hunter Shire is located at the northern end of the wonderful Hunter Valley. This Shire was formed from the amalgamation of Merriwa, Murrurundi, and Scone Shires during 2004 and encompasses an area of 8,060 sq km.
The Shire has a vibrant rural community that has been able to develop its own unique character, with Aberdeen, the home of the Australian Blue Heeler and host to the annual "Aberdeen Highland Games"; Merriwa in the west being well known for its popular "Festival of the Fleeces"; Murrurundi with one of the largest sheep dog trials in the state and more recently the annual "King of the Ranges Stockman's Challenge", and Scone renowned for its thoroughbred horse industry, and the long running "Scone & Upper Hunter Horse Festival".
Featured Programs
Swimming Pool Laws
Are you aware of home swimming pool requirements? Does your pool comply? Swimming Pool laws and a handy home checklist have been added to our website.
2010 Australia Day Awards
Congratulations to award recipients across the Shire. View Council's photo album which captured the essence of Australia Day throughout Upper Hunter Shire.
Youth Activities Calendar
A new addition to our website is the Youth Activities Calendar. Check out what's happening and join in the fun!
New-Look Council Website
Council's website has been re-organised for the new-look site. Some pages may have been relocated. Please use the search facility to locate bookmarked pages.
Crops for Hunter Farm Diversification Grant Scheme
The first round of funding is now open. Get the Guidelines and Application Forms (PDF) here.
Bickham Coal
View Council's submission on the Bickham Coal Project (PDF)
News
Kyoto Energy Park Approval Issued by NSW Department of Planning - 9 February 2010
The Upper Hunter Shire Council has acknowledged the news release which has confirmed that the NSW Department of Planning have issued approval for the Kyoto Energy Park. Mayor Lee Watts stated that "the advice from the Department has been a culmination of many years of studies and investigations by the proponents, and quite extensive community consultation".
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Work Begins at Gummun Place Hostel - 8 February 2010
Upper Hunter Shire Council has commenced the construction of the Activities Room for Gummun Place Hostel, Merriwa. The Residents and Staff of Gummun Place watched with excitement as the contractors began work on Friday 29 January 2010.
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Local Planning Proposal - 4 February 2010
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 Exhibition of Draft Local Environmental Plan (Amendment No 66) (St Aubins)
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What's on
Finance Committee Meeting - 19 Feb 2010
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Ordinary Council Meeting - 22 Feb 2010
Public participation is scheduled at the beginning of the meeting. Requests to address Council must:- be received...
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Clean Up Australia - 07 Mar 2010
Join in the national Clean Up Australia Day event taking place in towns throughout the Shire.
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