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Uralla takes next step on affordable housing

Published on 12 September 2025

Uralla Shire Council is inviting the community to take part in the next stage of the Hill Street Affordable Housing Project, with the first community information session to be held on Monday 15 September, 6–7pm at the Uralla Courthouse.

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nbn Network Upgrades Now Available Across Uralla Shire

Published on 01 September 2025

Eligible homes and businesses in the Uralla Shire local government area are now benefitting from local nbn upgrades to the fibre and fixed wireless networks.

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2025 Community BBQ

Published on 01 September 2025

2025 Community BBQ

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Affordable Homes on the Horizon in Hill Street

Published on 01 September 2025

Uralla Shire Council has taken an important step to support affordable housing in our community, resolving to transfer the land at 15 Hill Street to Homes North Community Housing once grant funding is secured. This is the first project of its kind in Uralla, and it responds to the growing pressures local people are facing in the rental market.

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Uralla Shire Council Adopts Local Housing Strategy

Published on 01 September 2025

Uralla Shire Council has formally adopted the Uralla Local Housing Strategy, setting a clear pathway to guide how housing in our Shire will evolve over the next 20 years. The Strategy responds to the challenges and opportunities facing our community, including changing demographics, affordability pressures, and the housing and accommodation impacts of the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

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Uralla Shire Council Explores Special Rate Variation

Published on 01 September 2025

Uralla Shire Council is considering an application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) to maintain essential services and ensure the Council remains financially sustainable and independent into the future. The Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) adopted by Council at their April meeting this year has identified that Council’s current financial position is not sustainable.

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Invasive Weed Alert for Uralla Shire

Published on 01 September 2025

Uralla Shire residents are urged to stay vigilant following an alert has been issued from Local Land Services about the potential arrival of Sticky Florestina (Florestina tripteris) in our region. This invasive weed is suspected to be spreading south via livestock transportation, posing a serious threat to local pastures and biodiversity.

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Council Invests in Local Water Trainees

Published on 01 September 2025

It is great to see and hear the rain thundering down and filling up the creeks, rivers and dams across the Shire. However, capturing that precious water and holding onto it for drier times remains a major challenge.

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Behind the Scenes of Uralla’s Australia Day Event

Published on 31 August 2025

Each year, Australia Day in Uralla is marked by a vibrant celebration. A street procession, live entertainment, community awards, and activities that bring people of all ages together at Alma Park. But behind the scenes, it’s a dedicated group of volunteers who make it all happen: the Australia Day Committee.

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Natural Disaster Declared as Uralla Begins Long Recovery

Published on 29 August 2025

The snowstorm that swept through the Shire in August has left a lasting impact, transforming what began as a picturesque winter scene into a costly and complex recovery effort. Infrastructure across the entire region has suffered significant damage, with the full extent of the storm’s toll still being uncovered.

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