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CATERING EOI

Merriwa Campdraft is calling for local committees that are able & wanting to cater at our annual event Saturday 30 Aug & Sun 31 Aug 2025.
 
Saturday would be breakfast from 6am to 4.30pm including morning & afternoon tea along with lunch.
 
Sunday would be 6am to 3pm.
 
If you could advise in writing to merriwacampdraft@gmail.com you interest, any enquiries to Megan Richards 0427 437 743.
 
EOI close 31st May 2025.
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Merriwa CWA NSW

100 CLUB RESULTS

1st No: 84. Clay Sheehan
2nd. No: 21. Kim Clydsdale
3rd. No: 56. Geoffrey Riley
 
CWA thanks everyone who supported the street stall.

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AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Join us for a fun morning and a delicious morning tea. All proceeds will support Cancer Research. Phone Robyn: 0429 487 241

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KIDS COOKING

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Upper Hunter Homeless

SHINE A LIGHT ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Please join us for the Merriwa Candlelight Vigil, to start at 5:00pm outside the CWA rooms, Bettington Street. There will be a cup of tea afterwards – all are welcome to the vigil and to the cuppa.

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Local Land Services

DUNG BEETLE WORKSHOP

Together with the team from EcoInsects, Hunter Local Land Services are hosting a series of Dung Beetle Workshops across the region.

Learn all about these critical critters and how they enhance soil health! Information specific to dung beetles in our region and how we can help keep them here will be provided.

Each session will include a presentation from expert Dr Russ Barrow as well as a paddock walk to see local dungs beetles in action!

Please register your attendance by completing our registration form.

When
15 May 2025 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Region
Hunter

Where
Venue details provided on registration
Merriwa

Contact
David Deane
0411 108 961
David.deane@lls.nsw.gov.au

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HURRY – LIMITED TICKETS ON SALE NOW – Join us for a fun night out for Merriwa’s Festival of the Fleeces – Scan the QR Code or copy this URL into your browser https://events.humanitix.com/opening-night-merriwa…

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🐏The Grand Finale of the Festival of the Fleeces! 🐏
 
The Festival of the Fleeces Woolshed Tour is the perfect way to close out this year’s celebrations, offering you a unique opportunity to explore Australia’s wool heritage. This is a rare chance to visit two of the most historic woolsheds in the region and dive deep into our country’s farming legacy.
 
✨ What’s in store:
✅ Step inside the legendary woolsheds that tell the story of Australia’s wool history
✅Enjoy a hearty country breakfast at the iconic Royal Hotel Cassilis
✅Take an optional guided tour of the hotel 🏨
✅Be entertained by Carol Heuchan, one of Australia’s premier bush poets 🎤
 
🎟️ Limited tickets available! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event.
To purchase tickets ⬇️ https://www.trybooking.com/DBAIU

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STALL HOLDER APPLICATIONS OPEN

 
We’re thrilled to announce that applications for stall holders for the Festival of the Fleeces will open on February 3rd! 🐑✨ Make sure to read the applications carefully this year, as we have some new changes! If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out at stallholders@festivalofthefleeces.com.au
 
Get ready to showcase your amazing products and join us for an unforgettable festival! 🎊
 
Application forms available on the website. https://festivalofthefleeces.com.au
 
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Cassilis Long Lunch 

Save the date !! The inaugural Cassilis Long Lunch is coming. Sun on your skin, music in the air and a plate full of local goodness in front of you
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Royal Hotel Merriwa

UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC @ THE Royal Hotel Merriwa

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State Matters – A Weekly Bulletin from Dave Layzell MP

Member for Upper Hunter

 

Contact:
Email address: upperhunter@parliament.nsw.gov.au; 
New Address: 94 John Street Singleton 2330
Postal Address: PO Box 60 Singleton NSW 2330
Ph: 6543 1065

www.davelayzell.com.au/news/categories/state-matters

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Upper Hunter Shire Council

Works Schedule – Week Starting Monday,

Works Delivery

  • Golden Highway – Slashing
  • Mt Erin Causeways
  • Borambil Racecourse Road – Resheeting 
  • Heavy patch work on Scone road and Town Streets 
  • Road inspections as required
  • Action requests as required

Parks and Facilities

  • Amenities maintenance
  • Cemetery maintenance
  • Parks, sports fields, rest areas, entrances/approaches, Showground Passive areas and reserves mowing and maintenance
  • Playground inspections
  • Actions requests as required

Water and Sewer

  • Water treatment plant operation and maintenance
  • Sewer treatment plant operation and maintenance
  • Water and sewer distribution systems and actions requests as required
  • Water sampling for total hardness

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🚧 MR358 Road (Coulson’s Creek Rd) Rehabilitation Update – 24 February 2025
 
Progress is tracking well on the MR358 Road Project, with steady advancements across multiple sections. Here’s a quick recap of the past month:
 
✅ Drainage Work: Catch drain excavation and clearing are now complete in Section 1.
✅ Excavation: Uphill batter excavation is finished in Sections 2 and 4, with rock mesh anchors installed.
 
🚧 Gabion Walls: Now 55% complete, with construction progressing in Sections 2, 3, and 4.
🚧 Soil Stabilisation: Rock bolting and soil nail drilling are 90% complete, strengthening the road for the long term.
🚧 Earthworks & Drainage: Earthworks are at 90%, and transverse drainage lines are now underway.
🚧 Pavement Construction: Early works have begun, with 5% now complete.
 
🔜 What’s next?
🚧 Completing catch drain construction in Section 3.
🚧 Finalising gabion walls and subsoil drainage in Section 3.
🚧 Preparing the road subgrade and placing select material in Section 4.
 
For more details, visit: http://upperhunter.nsw.gov.au/mr358
 
🤝 This project is proudly supported by the NSW State and Australian Federal Governments.

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