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  Upper Hunter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Upper Hunter is a region and Local Government Area (LGA) of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.
The Upper Hunter Shire Council was formed in May, 2004 from Scone Shire and parts of Murrurundi and Merriwa shires.
The towns of the Upper Hunter are Scone, Aberdeen, Murrurundi, and Merriwa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Upper_Hunter   (131 words)

  
 Hunter Valley - Australian wine regions - Wine Diva Australia
The region is unofficially divided into the Lower Hunter and Upper Hunter Valley with one official sub-region Broke Fordwich.
The region is fed by the Goulburn, Hunter, Paterson and Williams rivers.
The Hunter Valley's fertile river flats and its close proximity to the first colony at Sydney Cove led to its development as an agricultural region in the early 1800s.
www.winediva.com.au /regions/hunter-valley.asp   (943 words)

  
 HUNTER VALLEY
The majority of the vineyards can be found in the Lower Hunter, although the Upper Hunter also has its own attractive quality with its vast horse breeding and racing as well as several vineyards.
The Lower Hunter is divided into 5 main areas, including the Wollombi Valley area to the South west, the Mount View area just North of this, the Cessnock area to the South east, leading into the Pokolbin and Rothbury area in the North west and the Lovedale and North Rothbury area in the North east.
The Hunter is one of the oldest and most famous wine regions in Australia, boasting many of the large names in wine, including Lindemans Wine, Tyrell's Vineyards and Wyndham Estate.
www.australianexplorer.com /hunter_valley.htm   (862 words)

  
 Upper Hunter -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Upper Hunter Shire Council was formed in May, 2004 from Scone Shire and parts of (additional info and facts about Murrurundi) Murrurundi and Merriwa shires.
The towns of the Upper Hunter are (Small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle) Scone, (A town in western Washington) Aberdeen, (additional info and facts about Murrurundi) Murrurundi, and Merriwa.
The Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, near Scone, is the site of a subterranean (Fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period) coal seam fire that has been burning for several thousand years.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/u/up/upper_hunter.htm   (136 words)

  
 HUNTER VALLEY, UPPER HUNTER, LOWER HUNTER, UPPER HUNTER VALLEY, LOWER HUNTER VALLEY, HUNTER
he Lower hunter is known for its marvellous wines, and although there are several wineries in the Upper hunter the main attraction here are its thoroughbred horse racing.
The Hunter is also known for its numerous music festivals held throughout the year, from folk and jazz to opera.
Scone is the thoroughbred horse breeding centre in the Upper hunter.
www.ocarrollyns.com.au /hunter_valley.htm   (290 words)

  
 Hunter Health Councils Upper Hunter Report to Members 1999
At its December meeting the Upper Hunter Health Council will finalise guidelines based on those prepared by the Lower Hunter Health Council to assist it in effectively carrying out projects and activities as well as communicating with its members and Hunter Health.
The Health Council has told the Hunter Health Board that it or another Upper Hunter organisation should have had a representative on the Health Review Committee given the number of Upper Hunter residents who access acute health services located in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
The Upper Hunter Health Council's then deputy chair, John Piper, met with the newly formed NSW Health Council in August to discuss rural health issues including ways to improve consumer participation in health.
www.hunter.health.nsw.gov.au /hhc/pubs/uhhc_m99.htm   (903 words)

  
 ABC Upper Hunter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the Upper Hunter station of the ABC local radio network, and is licensed to, and serving Muswellbrook and surrounding areas.
The UH in the callsign is short for the Upper Hunter, while the 2 respresents the state of New South Wales.
The FM simulcast callsign 2HVR stands for Hunter Valley Radio, in addition to the 2.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2UH   (160 words)

  
 Hunter Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Hunter is comprised of 11 local government areas spread across 31,000km2.
Newcastle is the capital of the region with the Port of Newcastle, at its centre.
The Upper Hunter is considered one of Australia's outstanding rural environments.
www.hunterregion.com /about_hunter.shtml   (585 words)

  
 Hunter Valley Hotels™ Accommodation Entertainment & Meals in the Hunter Valley Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Hunter Valley is only a stones throw away from Sydney and is the perfect destination to unwind and enjoy the unique hospitality provided by the hotels of the Hunter Region.
You name it the Hunter Valley Region has it, many of the country's finest wineries, outdoor events, great bass fishing in our rivers and lakes or maybe water-skiing or skydiving is more your speed.
There are also lots of social cricket and Football clubs in the Hunter Valley area that would love to "Have a Friendly" with your team.
www.huntervalleyhotels.com.au   (379 words)

  
 Hunter Health Councils Upper Hunter Report to Board, 1999
The alternate meetings would be held at Muswellbrook and would be attended by the Upper Hunter Sector General Manager.
The Health Council feels that it or another Upper Hunter organisation should have had a representative on the Health Review Committee given the number of Upper Hunter residents who access acute health services located in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
The Upper and Lower Hunter Health Councils finished under budget by $6,800 in 1998/99.
www.hunter.health.nsw.gov.au /hhc/pubs/uhhc_b99.htm   (909 words)

  
 Upper Hunter Winemakers, Denman, Upper Hunter Valley NSW Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Upper Hunter Winemakers, Denman, Upper Hunter Valley NSW Australia
The Upper Hunter Valley is renowned for its spectacular natural scenic beauty.
The Upper Hunter Valley offers visitors a relaxed and peaceful stay and a view of rural Australia that is often not seen.
www.upperhunterwine.com.au   (233 words)

  
 Hunter Douglas - Upper Saddle River - NJ
Hunter Douglas products are found in millions of homes and commercial buildings around the globe.
The result is quick, direct action within local markets worldwide, enabling Hunter Douglas to stay in the forefront of industry trends.
We also believe in fostering a work environment, which is safe, pleasant and stimulating for all employees, thereby encouraging their creativity.
www.designbiz.com /web/CompanyWebsite.asp?CompanyID=82126&BrandID=254   (202 words)

  
 Allan Cunningham (botanist) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He also undertook an expedition to what is now Canberra in 1824.
In 1827 Allan Cunningham set out from the upper Hunter River to explore inside the Dividing Range, discovering the Darling Downs.
Cunningham was to return in 1828 from Brisbane to discover Cunningham's Gap.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Allan_Cunningham_%28botanist%29   (291 words)

  
 Hunter Valley Weather
Yesterday was the coldest September day in the Lower Hunter since 1997.
Very cold temperatures have been recorded across the Hunter Region in the last 7 mornings.
The cold conditions occured in the wake of a cold front that also brought light snowfalls to the Barrington Tops and hail in parts of the lower Hunter.
www.hunterweather.com   (269 words)

  
 The Bush Telegraph: Spring 2003: Forests for the future - new vision for the Upper Hunter
State Forests Hunter regional plantation officer, Andrew Simpson, said that 80 hectares of plantations had been established on reclaimed coal mine and 'buffer' lands adjoining mines and power stations in the region.
The program would capitalise on the proximity of the Upper Hunter to timber processing industries on the lower north coast, as well as the ability of power generators to co-fire tree-based biomass with coal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Mayor Colvin said the establishment of native commercial forests was recommended in an Upper Hunter Landscape Synoptic Plan, which also dealt with riparian zones (vegetation along creeks), protection of remnant vegetation and the development of wildlife
www.forest.nsw.gov.au /bush/sep03/stories/14.asp   (629 words)

  
 Upper Hunter Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Even in rural areas, the Greens are registering around 7 and 8 percent, with many farmers changing allegiances over issues like GM food.
In this context Doc Strachan the Green candidate for the Upper Hunter is finding campaigning far easier than before.
"People are asking questions that only the Greens can answer." says Doc, a 45 year old farmer who's lived in the Upper Hunter for most of his life.
www.nsw.greens.org.au /candidates/bio/upperhunter.html   (443 words)

  
 Hunter Region - Online Community
Barrington Tops, Hunter Valley Wine Country, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle, Singleton and Upper Hunter Country are in close proximity, meaning you need to travel only short distances to enjoy a great variety of experiences.
Singleton is the heart of the Hunter Region and one of the oldest regional towns in Australia!
Merriwa in Upper Hunter Country, experience the clean, fresh air, plentiful water and fertile soil produce some of the tastiest, best quality food in Australia.
www.giveanaussieago.com.au /towns/HunterRegion.html   (222 words)

  
 Upper Hunter Community Services Inc.
Upper Hunter Community Services Inc (UHCS) is a community based organization that has its office situated in the QEII Building, Cnr Bridge and Market Sts, Muswellbrook
UHCS has several projects under its umbrella that service the Shire of the Upper Hunter including, Murrurundi, Merriwa, Scone, Muswellbrook and in some instances Singleton.
Upper Hunter Community Services Inc is a Registered Training Organization under the Australian Recognition Framework to deliver training, conduct assessment and issue qualifications.
www.uhrw.hl.com.au /UH%20Community%20Services.htm   (336 words)

  
 Hunter Valley travel and accommodation
The hardest decision you'll have to make in the Hunter region of NSW is which direction to turn first.
The Hunter offers visitors the choice of coast and country, beaches and mountains, wilderness and wineries, peaceful country towns and charming cities.
Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley, visit the wineries, Aboriginal cave paintings, aquatic paradise Lake St Clair, three National Parks and spectacular viewing points.
www.huntertourism.com.au   (426 words)

  
 Hunter Valley Research Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The wide public support which saw the formation of The Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) nearly 50 years ago, is still very much evident today with sponsorship of our activities from business, government and the community.
Regular monitoring, specifically for the Upper Hunter, commenced in 2002 and is now conducted six-monthly.
The information is collected from surveys of business and households exclusively in the Upper Hunter, allowing comparison against the Hunter and NSW.
www.hvrf.com.au /sponsor_program.htm   (554 words)

  
 Polin & Polin Hunter Wines
With the first grapes planted in the mid 1800's, the Hunter Valley is the oldest wine grape growing district in Australia.
It is located about one and a half hours drive north of Sydney, and is the home to over 100 small and larger wineries.
There is something special about tasting wine from whence it came, from the first budburst to the final fermentation, a cycle of life is celebrated with every glass sipped, every bottle uncorked.
www.polinwines.com.au   (213 words)

  
 What's Hot in the Hunter ~ Special Hunter Deals on Accommodation, food and wine, tours and attractions
The Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia invites you to join the Wacky Wetlanders Adventure Club, a club for children aged 3 to 14.
Benefits include free entry to the Hunter Wetlands Centre all year round, receive a birthday card and gift, club bag, behind the scenes tour, stickers, competitions for art, roving reporter stories and much more.
The Hunter Wetlands Centre also has Christmas in the Wetlands Event on Saturday, 10th December 2005 (see Santa arrive in his canoe!).
www.huntertourism.com.au /whatshot   (1469 words)

  
 Lower Hunter BEC - Business Assistance and advice   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Lower Hunter Business Enterprise Centre (LHBEC), located in Kurri Kurri with outreach offices in Cessnock, Maitland, Dungog and the Upper Hunter Councils, is an autonomous non-profit organisation set up to provide business assistance and skills development to new and existing businesses.
Growing and progressing over the intervening years, these two centres were recognised by the community and business people as providers of quality training (through the NEIS program and other workshops) and practical business support.
The Lower Hunter BEC is part of a network of Business Enterprise Centres across the country that is designed to facilitate the development of sustainable business enterprises and foster local economic development.
www.lowerhunterbec.com.au   (304 words)

  
 Hunter Barrington Tourism Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
"Natures wonderland that was the source of the Hunter River and it's tributaries; a land of extremes, heavy snow falls during the winter and lush green pastures during the summer"
The natural beauty of the Barrington and Upper Hunter region makes for a splendid trip through the area.
For further information on this the Hunter Barrington Tourism Group or any other areas of interest in the Upper Hunter/Barrington Region call into the....
www.hunterbarringtontourism.com   (204 words)

  
 Lake Glenbawn Holiday Village, Bass Fishing Paradise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The cool, clean water of this tranquil lake stretches along 20 winding kilometres on the upper reaches of the Hunter River through steep mountain foothills and lush pastoral country.
Convenient to the vineyards of the Upper Hunter Region, Scone's beautiful horse stud country, and ever popular Barrington Tops mountain range.
Lake Glenbawn boasts the most magnificent scenery in the whole Hunter Valley, yet only 15 minutes off the New England Highway on the scenic route North or South.
www.lakeglenbawnvillage.com.au   (736 words)

  
 Rocklea Homestead bed and breakfast - Wybong via Muswellbrook Hunter Valley New South Wales - InterBed Accommodation ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Rocklea is in the upper Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, three hours drive north of Sydney
Rocklea is close to all the major wineries of the upper Hunter region.
The upper Hunter region is blessed with a great climate and spectacular scenery and some of the worlds finest wineries.
www.interbed.com.au /listings/rocklea.htm   (444 words)

  
 Australian wine, wine from Australia
The Hunter Valley, the state's best known grape growing region and Australia's oldest, is divided in two.
The more humid Lower Hunter Valley is home to Lindemans (now owned by Southcorp), which produces a variety of reasonably priced Chardonnays and Semillons that are widely available on the US market.
Rosemount is king of the drier Upper Hunter Valley and makes affordable and well-made Chardonnays, Semillons and Shirazes.
www.samcooks.com /savor/AustralianWine.htm   (1469 words)

  
 Hunter Olive Association Inc.
Within the heart of the Hunter Valley, centred between the towns of Singleton and Cessnock but also extending into the Upper Hunter to Muswellbrook and Denman, lies The Olive Trail
The Hunter Olive Association is an association of olive growers throughout the Hunter Valley.
Our annual promotional event: the Feast of the Olive - September 2005 is held to promote the eating and use of olives and olive oil and attracts visitors from all over the region and interstate to taste the local produce and ask questions of the producers.
www.hunterolives.asn.au   (290 words)

  
 Welcome to the Upper Hunter Valley in New South Wales.
Welcome to the Upper Hunter Valley in New South Wales.
Or maybe a picnic along the banks of the mighty Hunter River is more your style.
There are many towns within the Upper Hunter, both large and small, and all offering a unique view of the region, while being close to all that there is to see and do, locally.
www.upper-hunter.com   (209 words)

  
 ABC Upper Hunter NSW » Home
ABC Upper Hunter provides a comprehensive range of on-air programs for people of the Hunter region.
The Muswellbrook studio broadcasts a Breakfast program with Mike Pritchard across the Upper Hunter Monday to Friday, incorporating local news and rural information mixed with music, comedy, quizzes, community news and listener input.
The rural segment from 6.40 to 6.55 provides news on the farming and grazing industry, new methods and technologies, as well as market information on wool, cattle and grains.
www.abc.net.au /upperhunter   (195 words)

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