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The Latest Breaking News from Bob Hawes

Hunter businesses warn they may close due to skills shortages

New survey finds skills shortages are becoming entrenched in the Hunter workforce.

Newcastle Herald

Six-figure sea change: why professionals are swapping Sydney for Newcastle

New data shows the region is one of Australia's best places to build a career.

Newcastle Herald

7000 jobs on the table at mine sites, now investors need to take the plunge

'We're already aware of a number of businesses looking for sites in the Hunter.'

Newcastle Herald

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Forged anew: Greensteel promises Hunter workers first shot at steel mill jobs

There's a reason Greensteel wants local workers before anyone else.

Newcastle Herald

'Biggest since BHP': how the Hunter reacted to $12 billion train-building plan

'The Hunter knows how to build trains. Our job is to make sure it has the opportunity to build them again'.

Newcastle Herald

Loophole means 'not a single Hunter miner' will be helped by transition authority

Hunter mayors have condemned the organisation following another coal mine closure.

Newcastle Herald

Broadmeadow funding welcome, but Hunter community looks for substance in budget

Minister for the Hunter wants entertainment centre design works complete by end of year.

Newcastle Herald

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Government challenged to prove it is not taking the Hunter for granted

Key Hunter stakeholders want next week's state budget to provide critical funding to key regional projects.

Newcastle Herald

Up and away: new international flights lift passenger traffic at airport

Newcastle Airport's new routes delivered an uptick in 2025 despite economic headwinds.

Newcastle Herald

'Unimaginable' in scope and ambition: Hunter leaders hail Honeysuckle's $1.6b crown

'The sort of development under way today was unimaginable to most even 10 years ago, but we are now seeing the fruits.'

Newcastle Herald

Big election energy: power debate relentlessly drives Hunter region’s politics

In all three seats surrounding the electorate of Newcastle – Hunter, Paterson and Shortland – the transition from fossil fuels is furiously contested

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Concern Australian jobs at risk over Trump's tariffs

Australian communities that rely heavily upon steel and aluminium production jobs are closely watching developments on US tariffs and hoping for an exemption.

AAP

'Strong ally': Australia won't return fire on tariffs

The clock is ticking for Australia to secure an exemption to Donald Trump's steel tariffs after he accused leaders of breaking their word on an export deal.

AAP

'We won't forget their happiness': Mark Hughes Foundation trekkers are home

'We rode in villages where people hadn't seen a white man before.

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Mark Hughes sets off on biking for brain cancer trail with dedicated group

Funds raised will go towards the upgrade of HRMI's MRI.

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Hunter workforce 'stuck in a groove', construction and mining lose workers

Some industries have struggled while others have grown.

Newcastle Herald

Sticky fingers hit Newcastle shops at double the state average

Brazen shoplifters have 'a big impact' on retailers.

Newcastle Herald

Night of nights: 2024 Hunter Business Award winners revealed

Full list of winners here.

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Why young professionals no longer need to leave Newcastle to thrive

'We've passed the threshold vacuum in several sectors.'

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Airport gets funding for new flight destinations

International and domestic routes are being discussed.

Newcastle Herald

'It won't work': union says many public servants have no office to go to

The PSA has reaffirmed their support for flexible working.

Newcastle Herald

Do you run a business? time to check your tech ahead of 3G switch

Devices connected to 3G will generally stop functioning after August 31.

Newcastle Herald

State makes first investment in Newcastle light rail extension

The government has paid about $4m for land on the tram route.

Newcastle Herald

Unemployment figures paint a mixed picture for the Hunter

Business Hunter boss Bob Hawes breaks down the numbers.

Newcastle Herald

'Innovative solutions' needed to bridge Hunter's social housing gap

Mr Hawes' comments came after two government announcements

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