The Le Tour de Merriwa 5ème Édition and the Giro de Cassilis 2nd Edition were successfully held last weekend (9 & 10th March)
- Merriwa Rescue Squad – VRA Rescue NSW, Merriwa River RFS and NSW RFS – Cassilis Brigade and James Constable for their work in keeping us safe on the road.
- Merriwa CWA, Merriwa Mens Shed, and Cassilis Public School for keeping our riders fed and watered – (some riders return every year just for the CWA date loaf) & IGA Plus Liquor Merriwa for donating our supply of bananas.
- David and Stephanie Murray and the team at Dales Angus for their iconic morning tea stop that has become a feature of the weekend
- Barb and Ant Martin for the spectacular afternoon tea during the first edition of the Giro de Cassilis – Barbs ANZAC biscuits are second to none.
- We would especially like to thank the individual community members that have donated their time to ensure that we can hold this event. There are too many to name but we know who you are and we appreciate you.
- The impressive photography work by Newcastle Mike and Archie C Photography ensures that the events will be noted in history.
- Our local media organisations 98.1 Power FM ABC Newcastle AM981 2NM The Hunter River Times have helped to promote our events far and wide.
- All our participants and their supporters that have come from far and wide. We love your fun loving nature, positive attitude and the way you have reached out to support our community.
- We would like to thank the road crew at Upper Hunter Shire Council who have tried to eliminate the most serious hazards from the course and improve safety for our riders.
- We would especially like to thank the Merriwa, Cassilis and Sandy Hollow communities for their spirited support over the last 5 years. It has been great to see all the decorations.
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Merriwa & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc
RAFFLE
Exciting news! We’re gearing up for an epic online raffle, set to go live on March 1st!
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FUNDRAISING UPDATE – FEBRUARY 2024
Exciting news from the Merriwa Shared Pathway Fund! Thanks to a recent generous donation from the Merriwa Rotary Club and the ongoing dedication of the Merriwa Men’s Shed, who have been diligently collecting and recycling cans and bottles, we’ve surpassed the halfway mark, reaching $32,707.39 
Bank: Regional Australia Bank
BSB: 932 000
Account: 100 498 003
Account Name: Merriwa and District Chamber of Commerce
BUNTING FOR BETTINGTON!!
is to have enough bunting for the whole of Bettington Street for The Festival of the Fleeces! If you are interested it’s either knitting or crocheting triangles to make Bunting for Bettington St! Any colour any pattern just make them roughly 14cm and at the widest point 12cm.
Merriwa Senior Citizens
SENIORS WEEK HOME DAY
All seniors welcome.Merriwa Tennis Club
MARCH COMPETITION
Please get your teams to me asap – Start date is 18th of March. I also have some people I can assist to place in your team 
To register, please get in touch with the Merriwa Tennis Club via facebook by clicking HERE
Cassilis Public School
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Upper Hunter Shire Council
Upper Hunter Shire Seniors Festival
Chair Yoga:
Heart Foundation Walking Group:
Tai Chi:
Pickleball:
Free Seniors Rights ‘One-Stop-Shop’ Info Days: Get valuable information on aged care advocacy, services, and access during our informative Seniors Rights days.LAUGH MOB’S “LIFE DRAWING WITH A COMEDIAN”
Tuesday 26 March, 2024
1pm, at Merriwa CWA. Ages 15 and up, with no nude content.______________________________________
CHEF RAY BISTRO
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LIVE MUSIC
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ST PATRICKS DAY SPECIAL & LIVE MUSIC
𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵- Richie Gudgeon LIVE from 1pm
- Bistro Specials
- St Patricks day Cocktail “Shamrocked”
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Merriwa Junior Rugby League
MJRLFC Season Launch
Tuesday 19th March – 4pm @ Merriwa No.1 Oval
Followed by a BBQ for the kids at The Sporties from 5:30pm.
Games, Giveaways, BBQ and Fun 
Training every Tuesday and Thursday from 19th March.
Season begins for GLT Friday 4th May and Juniors Saturday 5th May.
Bring on a fantastic season Magpies.
Don’t forget to register.
For more information – visit their Facebook page
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TEAM SEATING SHELTERS
As we all know our local sporting areas in Merriwa are heavily used and in need of constant upgrade and improvements.
The Sports Ground User Group committee, which is aligned with Junior Rugby League is hard at work behind the scenes. The committee is made up of all users from our amazing sporting community and is motivated to improve our current sporting precinct. Our latest improvement is the generous donation of 2 x team seating shelters for our home and away teams to now enjoy. The donation is thanks to the Junior Rugby League’s Major Sponsor “MACH ENERGY” and is for all to use and benefit from.
# If you are also looking at helping out our wonderful sporting community please get in touch. .
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St Davids Uniting Church
PIE & LAMINGTON DRIVE
St David’s Uniting Church – Pie and Lamington Drive is coming up!
Order forms are in businesses around Merriwa now.
For more information please contact Barbara Campbell 0428 485 131 or 65485131.
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Merriwa RSL SUB Branch
ANZAC DAY 2024
Please contact Terri Cunningham (Secretary) on 0434 089 962 via call or text.
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RAFFLE
Hunter Local Land Services
TREE IDENTIFICATION AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE
Plant & tree ID
Vegetation & ecosystem types
Bush Tucker
Cultural Knowledge sharing
Bush Tucker lunch
Scone area – 16 March Merriwa area – 23 March Singleton/Broke area – 20 April
https://brnw.ch/21wHijfPASTURE MANAGEMENT DAY – MERRIWA
Preventing weeds using Integrated Pest Management
Mechanical, Cultural, biological, chemical control options
Ground cover
Biosecurity
Much more https://brnw.ch/21wHzjpRoyal Hotel Cassilis
TRIVIA NIGHT
Gather your friends for a night of brain-bending fun at our trivia extravaganza, once again hosted by Neece Carrigan. Put your knowledge to the test with a wide range of questions spanning pop culture, history, science, and more.
Prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of laughs await as teams compete to be crowned trivia champions!
Saturday 30th March 2024
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EASTER EGG HUNT
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Merriwa Races
WIDELAND GROUP MERRIWA CUP
Sunday 27th April 2024 – Gates open 11am. Local Races commence 1pm.
For more information visit their website: https://www.merriwaraceclub.com.au/
And our event pages: https://merriwa.nsw.au/events/
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Merriwa Sports Club
LIVE MUSIC
Rock the night away after the races. Carrot Bowen & The Collective live from 7:30pm
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Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces
Festival of the Fleeces 2024 is on its way!
Check out our website for more information and regular updates to this year’s festivities.
Can’t wait to see you all there.
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Cassilis Rodeo
SAVE THE DATE
Upper Hunter Shire Council
DROUGHT RESILENCE PLAN CONSULTATION
On display until 22 March 2024, 05:00 PM
We are pleased to announce that the public consultation for the development of a comprehensive Drought Resilience Plan is now open. This initiative, a collaborative effort by Upper Hunter Shire, Singleton Council, and Muswellbrook Shire Council, is made possible through funding from the Australian Government and the NSW Government under the Future Drought Fund. The strategy aims to enhance our region’s resilience to future droughts by focusing on understanding historical impacts, exploring mitigation and adaptation strategies, and prioritising community-led actions.
Consultation Period
The consultation will be open until 5pm on Friday, 22 March 2024. This is a pivotal opportunity for community members to share their insights, experiences, and suggestions to help shape a resilience plan that truly reflects the needs and strengths of our region.
How to Participate
To have your say, please access the survey through the following link: Take the Survey
The survey is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete. We value your feedback and encourage you to contribute to this important discussion.
Why Your Feedback Matters
Your participation is critical in ensuring the Drought Resilience Plan addresses the real needs of our community. By sharing your perspectives, you help us identify key areas for action, innovative solutions for drought mitigation and adaptation, and strategies for effective community engagement. This consultation is a chance for you to influence how our community prepares for and responds to drought conditions.
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STREET SWEEPING
Street Sweeping Schedule Alert: February – March 2024 
Scone: 26 February – 29 March Aberdeen: 28 February – 27 March Murrurundi, Merriwa, and Cassilis: 4 March – 29 March
Residents, please make sure that all vehicles, trailers, caravans, and other items are removed from gutters and kerbsides. This helps us in efficiently cleaning our streets.
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PLANNING AGREEMENT – GOULBURN RIVER SOLAR FARM PROJECT
On display until 15 March 2024, 04:30 PM
A draft planning agreement between Upper Hunter Shire Council and Goulburn River Fund Pty Ltd as trustee for the Goulburn River Trust has been prepared in respect of the Goulburn River Solar Farm Project.
The draft agreement including an explanatory note can be viewed at Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Offices at 135 Liverpool Street, Scone, 42 Vennacher Street, Merriwa and 47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi during normal business hours. The draft agreement can also be viewed on Council’s website at: www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.
Exhibition Period: from 15 February 2024 to 15 March 2024
Written submissions are invited from members of the public and should be addressed to:
Mail:
The General Manager
Upper Hunter Shire Council
PO Box 208
SCONE NSW 2337
Email: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6540 1100 for further information.
Submissions must be received by close of business Wednesday 13 March 2024.
Related Information:
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WORKS SCHEDULE – WEEK STARTING MONDAY, March 11 2024
Each week Upper Hunter Shire Council prepares a report detailing the work that our infrastructure crews plan to deliver in the coming week.
Scheduled work is merely an indication of what we intend to undertake and is not a guarantee of work being carried out. As factors such as weather, resource availability and unexpected needs can impact Councils priorities for the coming week.
Merriwa
Works Delivery
- Rotherwood Road – Maintenance grading
- Scone Road – Heavy patching
- Scone Road – Slashing
- Idaville Road – Bridge abutments
- King George V Avenue – Footpath construction
- Rest area maintenance
- 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
- Sewer treatment plant operation and maintenance
- Water treatment operation and maintenance
- Water and sewer distribution systems and actions requests as required
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Have you seen something that needs attention?
Please use the Customer Request Management Form available online by clicking here to lodge an action with UHSC.
Alternatively, you can download and use the Snap, Send, Solve app from the App store. This app allows you to submit requests with various authorities or Local Council with ease. Learn more about the Snap, Send, Solve app here.
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