IPART has approved major rate rises for Glen Innes Severn and Uralla Shire councils, with both citing infrastructure costs, underfunding and long-term financial sustainability pressures.
Robert Bell
Posted inLocal politics, Uralla
Surprise final count puts newcomer on Uralla council
A surprise late swing in preferences has delivered a newcomer a narrow 12-vote win in the Uralla Shire Council by-election, overturning election night expectations.
Posted inUralla
Uralla community invited to shape council’s 2026–27 plan
Uralla residents are invited to provide feedback on Council’s draft 2026–27 operational plan and budget.
Posted inAged Care, Uralla
Major plans to expand aged care home in Uralla
Uralla Shire Council plans McMaugh Gardens expansion, lifting care capacity from 36 to 50 beds.
Posted inBundarra
Level 2 water restrictions now in place for Bundarra residents
Bundarra residents are now under Level 2 water restrictions as local storage levels drop below 62 per cent, triggering tighter limits on household water use.
Posted inEntertainment, Uralla, What's on, Youth
Uralla to host first silent disco for Youth Week
Uralla will host its first silent disco this Youth Week, with a free under-18s event featuring DJs, lights and an inclusive dance experience.
Posted inEnergy, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla
$183m road boost for renewables as Uralla prepares for impact
$68.2 million has been earmarked for the New England REZ road upgrades between Muswellbrook and Armidale and develop an oversize and overmass route around Tamworth.
Posted inEmergency management, Uralla, Weather
Power and communications crisis in Uralla
Another extreme weather event has left Uralla without power or communications — again. As businesses struggle and emergency services face major hurdles, local leaders are calling for urgent infrastructure reform.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Housing, Uralla
Uralla takes next step on affordable housing; community invited to Hill Street session
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.
Posted inEconomy, Local politics, Uralla
Transparency on the table as Uralla Council explores Special Rate Variation
Uralla Shire Council is considering an application for a Special Rate Variation to maintain essential services and ensure the Council remains financially sustainable and independent into the future.