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News from Upper Hunter Shire CouncilAll of the latest news, including media releases, announcements, document launches and other information will be published here. Latest NewsHuge Plans for Scone Regional Saleyards - 15 Aug 2008Upper Hunter Shire Council is currently conducting a strategic review of its time-honoured regional saleyards complex in order to keep the facility at the cutting edge, both technologically and practically, of modern day saleyards operations. more .. Get clicking for Upper Hunter photo competition! - 12 Aug 2008 THE spirit of the Upper Hunter is the theme of the 2008 Upper Hunter Shire Council's photography competition with entries coming steadily ahead of the closing date on 29 August. more .. Progress Underway for Council Administration Building in Scone - 07 Aug 2008 Following public exhibition of the proposed building design and the subsequent Development Consent Upper Hunter Shire Council is now calling for tenders for the construction of their new Administration Centre to be located on the corner of Main and Liverpool Streets Scone. more .. Persons thinking of nominating for Council: - 07 Aug 2008 Individuals who would like to nominate as a candidate in the upcoming Local Government Election are requested to contact the Returning Officer on 0458 738 338 to arrange an appointment for review and processing of their application. more .. 2008 Local Government Elections - 01 Aug 2008 Council elections will be held on Saturday 13 September 2008. It is compulsory for Australian citizens resident in NSW, 18 years of age or older to enrol and vote for representatives on their council. You must enrol by 6.00 pm on Monday 4 August to vote in this election. more ..Merriwa Business Survey – Filling the employee gap - 23 Jul 2008 At the May 2008 Business Breakfast in Merriwa local business operators expressed the ongoing concern of maintaining and sourcing casual employees. more .. A Guide to Rural Residential Living - 22 Jul 2008 A free Resource Guide tailored especially to the needs of landowners on small farms and acreages is now available for Upper Hunter Shire residents. more .. Keep Australia Beautiful - Tidy Towns - 17 Jul 2008 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities is a program that invigorates civic pride, community spirit and environmental commitment of communities across New South Wales. more .. Becoming a Councillor - 11 Jul 2008 DO you have a passion for the community and are considering standing for council? more .. Shop Your Way To Vietnam In Aberdeen - 09 Jul 2008 Simply spend $10 or more at participating businesses and you could be on your way. more .. Young Endeavour Nominations - 09 Jul 2008 The Upper Hunter Shire Young Endeavour Scheme 2008 nominations have closed with a total of twenty-seven (27) young people from the Upper Hunter Shire being nominated. Four (4) nominees, two (2) male and two (2) female will be drawn at the Celebration Dinner Thursday, 18 September at Club Scone to participate in the 10 day ‘Voyage of a Lifetime' from Adelaide to Geelong, departing on 2 December 2008. more .. Do you know your rural road number? - 30 Jun 2008 Do you know your rural road number? This is the question now being asked of all rural residents when updating phone, mail and electricity details as the information is a requirement for their records. more .. Young Endeavour Scheme - 11 Jun 2008 THE innovative Upper Hunter Shire Council Young Endeavour Scheme is fast gaining momentum with the support of community groups such as the Lions Club as well as individuals who have seen the transformation of local youth as a result of their journey. more .. Mayor Barry Rose Asks Locals To Stand Up And Be Counted - 11 Jun 2008 Individuals, organisations and business networks in our community have the chance to be recognised through the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement & Community Awards. more .. 2008 Festival of the Fleeces Promises Plenty for Everyone - 05 Jun 2008 An amazing array of activities with the famous Hunter Mutual Running of the Sheep and Festival Parade as a centrepiece will ensure the 2008 Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces is a truly memorable weekend. more .. Upper Hunter Shire Tidy Towns Committee - 05 Jun 2008 At its meeting on 26 May 2008, Council resolved to adopt the proposed Tidy Towns Charter, to advertise and call for nominations for the committee and that nominations received be presented to July 2008 Council meeting for consideration. more .. Interested in obtaining funding for your community group? - 26 May 2008 A series of community meetings will be held in coming days to assist groups to gain funding for projects. more .. Local Government Cultural Awards 2008 - 19 May 2008 Turning the Pages was a successful marriage of environment, community, art and science to celebrate the significance of the Pages River. It aimed to promote community awareness and appreciation of the geological, biological and cultural history of a major tributary river that meanders its way south to join the iconic Hunter River. more .. Community Groups to Benefit after appointment of first council grants specialist - 16 May 2008 The Upper Hunter Shire Council has appointed its first Community Grants Officer, to help local community groups source extra funding for their work. more .. Federal Sports Achievement Award - 16 May 2008 Surveying activity on several courts as Scone netballers train at dusk, her passion for nurturing young sportspeople is unmistakable. more .. The Bandy Adams Grandstand - Scone Park - 16 May 2008 HIS name is synonymous with Scone Rugby League, but Bandy Adams is nevertheless a little reluctant to be in the media spotlight. more .. Food Handlers Seminar - 07 May 2008 Council is calling for registrations of Interest for people interested in attending a Food Handlers Seminar. This seminar would be extremely useful for people in the Shire who work in the hospitality industry - either preparing, working with and / or serving food. The Seminar is also applicable to volunteers such as canteen workers / volunteers and the like wishing to update their skills and knowledge on current food & hygiene practices. more .. Draft Management Plan - 2008/09 - 02 May 2008 Upper Hunter Shire Council's draft Management Plan is on exhibition from Wednesday 7 May 2008 for 28 days until and including Tuesday 3 June 2008. It can be downloaded from the link below and is available at the Council offices in Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone, and at the Aberdeen, Cassilis, Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone libraries. more .. Railway Level Crossings - Scone - 02 May 2008 A PROPOSAL by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to increase the length and tonnage of trains carrying coal will result in level-crossing closures in Scone that will have a devastating impact on Upper Hunter residents and pose serious safety risks, according to Upper Hunter Shire Council Mayor Barry Rose. more .. Do you have any historic maps? - 02 May 2008 Upper Hunter Shire residents are being encouraged to participate in a Heritage project to gather information about the district. more .. All news: by date | by topic | latest news |
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