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Hunter can bridge old and new industries to create jobs now and into the future
Kelsey Gray, YC4H member Newcastle Herald, 22 July 2021 I am 22 and about to start my career. I certainly don't pretend to have all the answers to the world's problems, but like a lot of Gen Zs, I'm passionate about many issues. Reconciliation,...
Hunter needs fast rail to get back on track
Alice Thompson CEO Newcastle Herald, 23 July 2021 There are two projects of national significance infamous for having the longest of gestation periods. Projects that hit the front pages, usually around elections, that elicit a collective eye roll...
It’s time to unlock the potential of the Port of Newcastle
Alice Thompson, CEO Newcastle Herald, 3 July 2021 The basic recipe for regional development is infrastructure, human capital and a dash of a region's competitive advantage. However a region will not rise without the key ingredient of connectivity -...
State Budget 2021: Committee for the Hunter welcomes ongoing project funding in budget
Matthew Kelly Newcastle Herald, 22 June 2021 Regional stakeholders are united on the need to get moving on Hunter Park, according to the Committee for the Hunter. The much anticipated project is once again in the spotlight after the State...
What’s in the NSW budget for the Hunter?
Richard Anicich ABC Newcastle, Drive - 22 June 2021 Hear our chair, Richard Anicich AM, speak with Paul Turton about his take on what the NSW budget means for the Hunter....
Committee for the Hunter appoints nine members for inaugural Youth Committee for the Hunter
Sage Swinton Newcastle Herald, 19 May 2021 A selection of Hunter youths have come together on a new committee that will act as a voice for issues affecting the region's young people. Independent advocacy organisation Committee for the Hunter...
Budget 2021: Federal budget criticised for failing to adequately address affordable housing
Matthew Kelly Newcastle Herald, 12 May 2021 The Federal Budget was a mixed blessing for regions such as the Hunter, the body representing the Australia's regional capitals believes. While the budget provided ongoing funding for successful programs...
Phillip O’Neill writes: Too often the other party in a ‘we was robbed’ yarn is Sydney. But let me tell you one where Tasmania is the winner
Phillip O'Neill Newcastle Herald, 10 May 2021 Complaining about a raw deal is a common pastime in Newcastle and the Hunter. So many of the stories you hear have a 'we was robbed' punchline. Often the story is about sport, sometimes it's about...
Scott Morrison confirms $66 million will be set aside for Newcastle Airport runway upgrade
Matthew Kelly Newcastle Herald, 7 May 2021 Hunter residents could be flying direct to Singapore, the Middle East and the US within two years as a result of the upgrade of Newcastle Airport's runway to international standard. The project, which will...
Federal budget 2021: Newcastle Airport is seeking $56million to upgrade its runway to accommodate international aircraft
Matthew Kelly Newcastle Herald, 6 May 2021 Hopes are high next week's federal budget will support Newcastle Airport's push to establish itself on the international map. The airport is seeking $56million to upgrade its runway to accommodate...
Youth Committee for the Hunter members announced
Media Release 5 May 2021 Following a successful recruitment drive across the whole of the Hunter region, the Committee for the Hunter has appointed the first nine members of its inaugural Youth Committee for the Hunter. The Youth Committee delivers...
Plenty of support for the creation of a Hunter Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct
Matthew Kelly Newcastle Herald, 19 April 2021 A Hunter manufacturing renaissance based around clean energy technology will be the focus of next month's Hunter Innovation Festival. In addition to creating new jobs, think tank Beyond Zero Emissions...
Infrastructure Australia chief Romilly Madew endorses Hunter infrastructure projects
Matthew Kelly Newcastle Herald, 10 April 2021 The proposed Hunter Park precinct at Broadmeadow offers the same opportunity to transform Newcastle's sporting and cultural landscape as Sydney Olympic Park has done in Sydney, the head of...
Helping our youth master their own future
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....
Committee for the Hunter’s commitment to the young people of the Hunter Region
Media Release - 16 February 2021 Recognising that young people are our region’s greatest asset, the Committee for the Hunter is now welcoming applications from people across the region who are interested in becoming a member of its new Youth...
Why the Hunter has an important role to play in food delivery
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...
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