'Ludicrous': why Hunter council wants bureaucratic briefing ban reviewed Councils say the changes are impractical and could weaken good governance. Newcastle Herald · Jul 29
Small communities call for help to support ageing populations Upper Hunter Shire Council issues aged care warning Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2024
Hunter town's drinking water above advised radiation levels Further testing is required. Newcastle Herald · Aug 7, 2024
Process starts for 30pc rate hike, as councillor appeal dismissed Council claims it will only cost an extra $6 a week. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2024
'A petrol station for water': drive-thru water supply will stop villages drying up Locals can swipe their credit card and order water on demand. Newcastle Herald · Dec 18, 2023
Calls for investigation into Upper Hunter Shire Council Ratepayers seek investigation into Upper Hunter Shire Council Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2023
Cash locked in to reopen Upper Hunter road after botched upgrade The Merriwa to Willow Tree road will stay shut for two more years. Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2023
Residents to have their say on potential Merriwa de-amalgamation 'It's something that has been bubbling away for a long time.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 8, 2023
Road to nowhere costing residents a fortune A bungled upgrade of a 'critical livestock freight route' is costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. Newcastle Herald · Jul 21, 2023
Upper Hunter Shire councillor quits after being reported for incomplete form while on compassionate leave Sue Abbott has resigned after six years on the Upper Hunter Shire Council after being reported for missing a declaration deadline while she was grieving for her son. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022