Growing Up
The Upper Hunter Region is a place to grow Up.
Our community is as unique as our region. The Upper Hunter community takes pride in supporting local businesses, driving community projects, and showcasing innovation. Find out more about our community connections in the Upper Hunter region – you’re welcome to join us!
Resources for Community
Upper Hunter Shire
A quality and prosperous rural lifestyle in a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community
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Muswellbrook Shire is centrally located in the Upper Hunter Valley, approximately 130km north-west of Newcastle.
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Singleton offers a unique blend of rural living with big city benefits.
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Dungog Shire Council is committed to a strong economy that is innovative and sustainable and characterised by diverse employment opportunities with ease of access to goods and services.
Read more about Dungog ShireHunter Joint Organisation
The Hunter JO is the collaboration of our ten local councils.
Read more about Hunter Joint OrganisationUpper Hunter Shire Directory
Community Directory for Upper Hunter Shire organisations. Find out how to get your organisation listed for free.
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Upper Hunter Shire - Facilities
Key facilities in the Upper Hunter Shire area
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Learn more about the Singleton community
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Experience events, culture and history of Singleton
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Learn more about the Muswellbrook community
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Learn more about UoN's community programs
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A road map for the community's vision and values
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Key services in the Upper Hunter Shire area
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Understand the Upper Hunter environment strategy
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Learn more about Singleton's sustainability initiatives
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A road map for the community's vision and values
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Learn more about Muswellbrook's environment plan
Visit link about Muswellbrook's Environment PlanThe Hunter Joint Organisation - Strategic Plan
At its first formal meeting on Thursday 28 June 2018, The Hunter JO adopted its Strategic Plan for the region. This document has helped to guide the operations of the Hunter JO by identifying strategic priorities for the region, structured around six key areas; Our communities stay inclusive, proud and safe and celebrate diversity Our enviable environment is protected for future generations and our resources are used efficiently Our economy is multifaceted, resilient and is Australia’s leading regional economy Our people and products move across the region easily on integrated and accessible transport networks Our educational facilities support and encourage our young people and foster lifelong learning and encourage our young people Our people have access to the full range of health care fostering active and healthy communities
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The Hunter JO's Environment (HCCREMS) Program, a collaborative effort of the eleven councils of the Hunter and Central Coast. The Environment Program delivers directly on the action area from the Hunter JO’s Strategic Plan to “protect the enviable environment for future generations and ensure resources are used efficiently”.
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Key drought resources for the Upper Hunter
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Understanding and adapting to climate change in NSW
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Vision, goals and actions geared to delivering greater prosperity in the years ahead
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Securing the future water needs of the Hunter
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Re-imagine the Hunter with new opportunities and a diversified and resilient economy
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