Aboriginal people of
Muswellbrook Shire

The Traditional Owners of the land covered by the Muswellbrook Shire are the Wanaruah and the Kamilaroi peoples.

Aboriginal peoples living in Muswellbrook Shire comprise 4.7% of the total population according to the most recent ABS census data. Muswellbrook Shire Council provides a range of resources that support Reconciliation in the community.

The Muswellbrook Shire Council Aboriginal Reconciliation Committee was established in 1997.

• Document for Reconciliation (265kb) an initiative of the Aboriginal Reconciliation Committee.

Wannin Thanbarran

“Wannin Thanbarran” – A History of Aboriginal/European Contact in Muswellbrook and the Upper Hunter Valley, published by Muswellbrook Shire Council, is a collection of stories of the local history. It is available to borrow from the Muswellbrook and Denman branch of the Upper Hunter Regional Library or you can purchase the book using the link below.

• Download a mail order form for this book Only $5.00 plus GST and postage.

Muswellbrook Reconciliation Mural

The Muswellbrook Reconciliation Mural, located in Simpson Park, depicts the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal history of the Upper Hunter.

• Read about information on the development and construction of the Mural project.

Working with ATSI

Muswellbrook Shire Council Community Services Team and representatives from the local Indigenous community have developed an interactive website containing detailed information on Aboriginal history and culture, demographics, discussion on current issues and practice implications for people who work in the Human Services sector.