Community Newsletters

Council plans to make an application for an SRV with IPART.  Christmas waste collection schedule. Update on RWTW project.

Application for a Special Rate Variation has been submitted to IPART.

Commemorating the Battle of Beersheba. Solar panels installed at Muswellbrook Indoor Sports Centre. Meet the Waste Wranglers, here to help you get your waste. Annual Bulky Green Waste Collection - 16-20 October 2017.

Stage 2 tertiary education centre unveiled. Overview of 2017/18 Budget. Council’s Future Fund Acquires Marketplace. Recycle Water Treatment Works Construction Underway.

An overview of Council's IPART submission, sport and recreation funding announcement, RWTW tender awarded.

Reburbishment of heritage buildings Weidmann Cottage and Loxton House. Holiday closures for Christmas and New Years.

Introducing the new term of Councillors. Taking steps to create a Deliberative Democracy. Update of Council's largest project to date - the Recycle Water Treatment Works.

Campbell's Corner and the Upper Hunter Tertiary Centre have opened! Denman Recreation Area upgraded. Graffiti Buster on board. Inaugural sports grant for local sporting groups a success. Announcement of the $100,000 for Club to Club Muscle Creek Restoration project. 

Muswellbrook Shire Council installed 969 solar panels across siz Council sites. Construction of Cambells Corner and Upper Hunter Tertiary Education Centre are very close to completion. Denman's new intersection onto Crinoline Street, Denman Hall fire damage update, and a new recreational building at Denman Recreation Area will be ready for the football season. Council set to employ a Graffiti Buster.

Concept Masterplan for Denman Town Centre released.

Holiday notices for office closures and bin collections during Christmas and New Years holidays.

Tender awarded for the new Recycle Water Treatment Works.

There's so much on in the October long weekend with the very first Bottoms Up Festival.  If you have enjoyed the Muswellbrook Creative Arts Fair, or the Sustainable Living Expo, then you’ll LOVE the Greeny Arty Crafty Party!

In memory of Les Elvin we celebrate "Uncle Les'" contributions and achievements.

Tenders called for Calvary Retirement Community, located in Brennan park.

Muswellbrook subway lights are on! New Blue Heeler statue planned. Denman Golf Course upgraded and a new recreational building planned for Denman Recreation Area. Updates on Campbells Corner refurb and renovation; and on the construction of Upper Hunter Tertiary Education Centre. Plus: Muswellbrook's sporting heroes are making us proud.

Refurbishment and extension of Muswellbrook’s Campbell’s Corner building has begun. $4.2 million for road safety upgrades in Muswellbrook Shire. Recreational opportunities planned for Muscle Creek. Proposed Skellatar Stock Route and Denman Road intersection. Proposed Crinoline and Palace Streets, and Golden Hwy intersection. Installation of safety barriers on mine affected roads.

Council combats illegal dumping, dog training now available at Muswellbrook Animal Shelter, aquatic centre holiday promotions, and holiday kerbside bin collection notice.

Highbrook Playground re-launched with the introduction of Larry the Lizard; footpath and subway works progressing will in Muswellbrook CBD, Muswellbrook Community Garden is introduced to interested members of the community.

Affordable accommodation for Upper Hunter region students "Sam Adams College", Council takes over management of former YMCA Fitness Centre, Resources for Regions works programs include Industrial estate road and drainage improvements and Market Street to receive major road and footpath upgrade. Plus Denman Golf Course receives a fully automated irrigation system and new greens.

Announcing the State Government’s Resources for Regions funding allocation for the proposed Upper Hunter Tertiary Education Centre and Denman Intersection upgrade. And the Blue Heeler Film Festival is on again for the its second year.

Christmas and summer holiday activities taking place in Muswellbrook Shire. Also a sneak peek at new public artwork to be installed at the Muswellbrook subway. Celebrating the opening of Denman Creek Gateway.

Topics include the 2013 Muswellbrook Creative Arts Fair, notices of upgrades to Thomas Mitchell Drive, Edderton Road and the Karoola Park amenities building.This issue also introduced the Great Eastern Ranges Stepping Stones Project and features a message from  the NSW Police Hunter Valley Local Area Command about crime prevention.

Plans for the Highbrook Park Giant Lizard unveiled. Tips for getting the most from your wood heater this winter. 2013/14 Muswellbrook Shire Council budget breakdown

Muswellbrook Shire's first ever Blue Heeler Film Fetsival. New emergency services precinct for local SES and RFS services. Denman recreation area upgrade and Muswellbrook student accommodation planned.

Councillors are appointed as spokespersons for particular policy areas. Holiday trading hours. Be prepared this bush fire season. Celebrate Australia Day 2013. Road maintenance and construction for 2012/2013, including Skellatar Street. Underpass upgrade - a new look planned for the southern entrance to Muswellbrook CBD. Muswellbrook Aquatic Centre’s full program of fun activities this summer. Make sure you shop locally this Christmas. Muswellbrook Shire Community Christmas Carols. New skate park for Denman. New BMX track for Muswellbrook.