Jennifer Ford Newcastle Herald, 19 February 2021 It’s good news that unemployment for the Hunter region has dropped since its peak during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, but it remains well above past averages meaning we still have work to do. Our young people...
Alice Thompson, CEO Newcastle Herald, 2 February 2021 Investment in the Hunter’s transport networks can do so much more than fill ‘missing links’ and create short-term construction jobs. The right projects will support the growth of industries and...
Matthew Kelly Newcastle Herald, 6 October 2020 Newcastle Airport’s bid to attract funding to upgrade its runway to international status has been overlooked in the federal budget. Despite record spending on infrastructure across the country, including...
Matthew Kelly Newcastle Herald, 5 October 2020 Extending the M1 motorway, upgrading Newcastle Airport’s runway and funding the Singleton bypass are among the projects on the Hunter’s federal budget wishlist. The M1 motorway extension from...
Matthew Kelly Newcastle Herald, 15 September 2020 Scott Morrision says his government welcomes ideas for investment in regions such as the Hunter in the lead-up to the federal budget. Mr Morrison made the comment in response to representations from the Committee for...
Alice Thompson Newcastle Herald, May 27 2020 In a first for the Hunter, the community sector has come together with developers, the construction sector and community housing providers to call for more investment in social and affordable housing. This will save jobs...
