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An invitation to help transform the Hunter

The Hunter is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Along with significant challenges, there are enormous opportunities for social and economic growth.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter can take 'lot more people': population of 950,000 by 2041

A key regional advocacy group says the Lower Hunter has "much more capacity for growth and heavy lifting" to accommodate population rises across Greater Sydney.

Newcastle Herald

Call for Hunter to retain budget funding for key projects

The Albanese government says it will target politically motivated grants programs and delay infrastructure projects to help cut spending.

Newcastle Herald

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Reform gives Hunter path to policy-makers

What this important reform offers the region, and what it won't.

Newcastle Herald

Lobby group backs new city commissioner

The Committee for the Hunter says the region must "lock in" behind its newly appointed Greater Cities Commission representative, Matt Endacott.

Newcastle Herald

Royalty rip-off: Hunter misses coal mining windfall in NSW Budget

The NSW government will rake in an extra $810 million in coal royalties this year - and almost $4 billion over the next four years - but has not put an extra dollar into a fund to help coal mining communities prepare for change.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Budget: energy, roads and accountability on Hunter's wishlist

Energy and accountability on Hunter's state budget wishlist

Newcastle Herald

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Election analysis: Nationals have half the Greens vote with 10 times as many MPs

The Nationals get less than half the vote of the Greens but have 10 times as many MPs. Go figure.

Newcastle Herald

Next government 'must lead' Hunter transition

High-profile KPGM economist Sarah Hunter says the Hunter should be "relatively optimistic" about shifting successfully from coal to clean energy but the next federal government must take the lead on coordinating the shift.

Newcastle Herald

Lobby group tells parties to keep the money flowing

The Committee for the Hunter says some campaign commitments have hit the mark, but it wants movement on more long-overdue projects and programs.

Newcastle Herald

Planets align for Hunter after budget boost

This is a rare opportunity to direct this momentary focus and funding to the things that benefit the Hunter in the long term, writes Alice Thompson

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