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NSW State Budget: Hunter projects left ‘high and dry’ amid huge coal mining windfall
Newcastle Herald, by Matthew Kelly, and Madeline Link MORE TO BE DONE: Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp wants to see more mining royalties spent in the Hunter. Picture: Simone De Peak THE NSW government will rake in an extra $810 million in coal...
Committee for the Hunter and Business Hunter announce wishlist for NSW budget 2022/23
Newcastle Herald, by Sage Swinton ACCOUNTABLE: Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes said he would keep an eye on previously announced projects in the budget, such as Hillsborough Road. Housing, energy transition and cost of living measures are at the top...
GP Access is effective, efficient, economical and saves Australia’s health system millions
Newcastle Herald, by Richard Anicich CRUCIAL SERVICE: GP Access saves Australia's health system millions, Richard Anicich says. In handing down last week the much-anticipated Legislative Council report from the inquiry into "Health outcomes and...
Committee for the Hunter CEO hopes Albanese shows that a “nation building PM” is not a Utopian ideal
Newcastle Herald, by Alice Thompson WELCOME: Anthony Albanese in Cessnock during the election campaign. The ABC series Utopia has become an enduring cultural reference. A satirical take on interactions between ministers, political advisors and...
Renewables could create $36 billion of green industries in key coal hubs
Newcastle Herald, by Michael Mazengarb Australia could drive as much as $36 billion in new investment in green industries in the coal hubs of the Gladstone and Hunter regions if the federal government came to the table to back such a plan. Beyond...
A Hunter Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct could attract $28 billion in private investment, BZE report shows
Newcastle Herald, by Matthew Kelly Leading the way: CSIRO's Energy Centre at Mayfield is playing a critical role in the Hunter Region's clean energy future. A Hunter Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct could attract $28 billion in private...
Greater Cities Commission boss Geoff Roberts says Newcastle inclusion ‘not a takeover’
Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris Greater Cities Commission chief commissioner Geoff Roberts. The head of the remodelled Greater Cities Commission says Newcastle's inclusion in the Sydney "mega-region" is not a "Macquarie Street takeover" but...
Federal election 2022: Barnaby Joyce says Newcastle Airport terminal funding locked into budget
Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris A concept plan of what the new Newcastle Airport terminal could look like. Construction could start as early as October. Newcastle Airport will have a runway and terminal capable of serving long-haul...
Election Diary: How Anthony Albanese used Hunter visit to not make things worse
Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris HEALTH PLEDGE: Anthony Albanese with Labor candidates outside Cessnock Hospital. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong Labor campaign HQ let out a big sigh of relief after Anthony Albanese completed a gaffe-free media...
Committee for the Hunter boss Alice Thompson calls on next government to move faster on region’s priorities
Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris Alice Thompson and the Committee for the Hunter's election wish list. A leading Hunter lobby group says the region has had some key wins in the election campaign but many important projects and priorities remain...
Newcastle headspace is pushing for $1.7 million in additional funding to help thousands of young people needing mental health support
Newcastle Herald, by Anita Beaumont Funding fears: Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon said Newcastle headspace hasn't received a funding guarantee. Picture: Jonathan CarrollNext government 'must lead' Hunter transition NEWCASTLE headspace is facing a 40...
Federal election 2022: KPMG economist Sarah Hunter says next government must coordinate energy transition in Hunter region
Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris Next government 'must lead' Hunter transition High-profile economist Sarah Hunter says the Hunter should be "relatively optimistic" about transitioning from coal to clean energy but the next federal government...
Election Diary: Nats have half the Greens vote, 10 times as many MPs
Newcastle Herald, by Michael Parris DECISION TIME: Voters at Belmont Scout Hall this week. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers Are the Nationals the most successful political party in Australia's history? Newcastle Uni political scientist Jim Jose says there...
Alice Thompson: A few hits and a big miss …. why the Hunter deserved more from the state budget
Newcastle Herald, by Alice Thompson BIG MISS: There was no state lifeline for NewH2. Funding for the Hunter's hydrogen hub runs in days. Hit or miss is a trend on the popular app TikTok, where users post short videos for an increasingly...
Planets align for Hunter after budget boost
Newcastle Herald, by Alice Thompson Planets align for Hunter after budget boost When the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn line up in the night sky, astronomers called this rare event the 'Great Conjunction'. The stars are in conjunction in the Hunter,...
Budget 2022: Commuters Association is sceptical of how much time Sydney-Newcastle faster rail project will save
Newcastle Herald, by Matthew Kelly On time running: Central Coast Commuters Association President Eddie Ellis said he was sceptical about the potential for the project to reduce travel times. Commuter and business groups have welcomed a $1 billion...
University of Newcastle STEMM hub critical to Hunter’s economic transition
Newcastle Herald, by Matthew Kelly STEMM hub a critical piece of the Hunter's transition puzzle The University of Newcastle's proposed STEMM transformation hub continues to be a project in search of funding three years after the project was...
Committee for the Hunter releases launches economic diversification plan for the region
Newcastle Herald, by Matthew Kelly Pushing ahead: The Committee for the Hunter argues the region has a bright future and has called for all levels of government to work together to ensure it reaches its potential. The Hunter's rebirth following the...
Net zero for NSW depends completely on what happens in the Hunter region
The Fifth Estate, by Rose Mary Petrass and Tina Perinotto When the irrepressible Alice Thompson took a job as chief executive of the Committee for the Hunter, there might have been some people wondering what could have enticed her away from the...
A Plan for the Hunter: Frontier of the New Economy
Publication Release - 1 March 2022 The closure of Eraring Power Station and the bold takeover bid for AGL to accelerate the retirement of coal power stations shows that decarbonisation is coming quicker than anticipated. The Hunter is the frontier...
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