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Council endorses updated bushfire prone land mapping

Published on 24 September 2026

Uralla Shire Council has endorsed an updated Bush Fire Prone Land (BFPL) Map prepared by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), marking an important step in ensuring planning and development decisions across the shire continue to reflect current bushfire hazard information.

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From the Mayor - October 2026

Published on 23 September 2026

As your Mayor, one of my most important responsibilities is ensuring the voices of our community are heard, particularly when major projects have the potential to affect local residents and businesses.

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Council proposes new name for Pioneer Park

Published on 23 September 2026

Uralla Shire Council is inviting community feedback on a proposal to rename Pioneer Park as "Fibonacci Park", reflecting the park's distinctive identity created through its major redevelopment completed in 2024.

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Spring is the time to get ahead of weeds

Published on 15 September 2026

As temperatures rise and recent rainfall encourages new growth across parts of the Uralla Shire, spring is the perfect time for landholders to prepare for the upcoming weed season.

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Searching for our 2027 Australia Day Heroes

Published on 11 September 2026

Council is encouraging residents to nominate outstanding local individuals and groups for the 2027 Australia Day Awards, recognising those who go above and beyond to strengthen and enrich the Uralla Shire community.

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Community feedback shapes Growth Management Strategy review

Published on 26 August 2026

Community feedback gathered as part of Council’s extensive consultation period for its draft Growth Management Strategy has been presented to Uralla Shire Council.

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Building a more secure water future for Uralla

Published on 25 August 2026

Council is continuing to strengthen the region's water security through infrastructure improvements, strategic planning and ongoing investment in the town water network.

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Message from the Mayor - Sep 2026

Published on 25 August 2026

One of the biggest challenges facing rural councils across Australia is ensuring we can continue to provide the infrastructure and services our communities rely on while managing rising costs and increasing responsibilities.

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Mayor welcomes CHSP certainty, calls for funding review

Published on 24 August 2026

Mayor Robert Bell has welcomed the Federal Government's decision to retain the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) as a standalone program and extend funding certainty through to 30 June 2029, describing it as positive news for older residents and regional communities.

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Council calls for changes to disaster funding reform

Published on 20 August 2026

Drawing on the lessons from last year’s significant snow event, Uralla Shire Council has lodged a submission to the Australian Government's proposed Disaster Recovery Funding Framework (DRFF) calling for changes to ensure regional councils are not left carrying uncertainty during disaster recovery.

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Council endorses updated bushfire prone land mapping

From the Mayor - October 2026

Council proposes new name for Pioneer Park

Spring is the time to get ahead of weeds

Searching for our 2027 Australia Day Heroes

Community feedback shapes Growth Management Strategy review

Building a more secure water future for Uralla

Message from the Mayor - Sep 2026

Mayor welcomes CHSP certainty, calls for funding review

Council calls for changes to disaster funding reform

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