Upper Hunter Shire

The Upper Hunter Shire is a local government area in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. The Shire was formed in May 2004 from the Scone Shire and parts of Murrurundi and Merriwa shires.

The Mayor of the Upper Hunter Shire Council is Cr. Michael Johnsen, an independent politician.

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