In his first column as Mayor, Cr Pat Ryan thanks former Mayor Maurice Collison for his service, reflects on school holiday activities and community events, and encourages Australia Day Award nominations.
09 October 2026
Upper Hunter Shire Council
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In NSW councils where councillors elect the Mayor, a mayoral election is held every two years, including midway through the four-year Council term.
28 September 2026
Upper Hunter Shire Council
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Upper Hunter Shire Council met on Monday 28 September 2026 to consider matters relating to Council leadership, community funding, regional infrastructure, financial sustainability, policy development and...
29 September 2026
Upper Hunter Shire Council
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It has been another busy fortnight across the Upper Hunter, with plenty happening as we head into the school holidays and another big weekend of events across the Shire.
25 September 2026
Upper Hunter Shire Council
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The Upper Hunter community has marked 100 years since the 1926 Murulla rail accident with the dedication of a permanent memorial at Burning Mountain.
15 September 2026
Upper Hunter Shire Council
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A potential $2 million annual increase in Council’s federal assistance grants, subject to adoption of a new funding methodology.
11 September 2026
Upper Hunter Shire Council
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Our crews have been working hard to maintain and improve our community infrastructure.
01 September 2026
Upper Hunter Shire Council
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