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Each July, millions of people around the world take part in Plastic Free July™, a global movement that helps make it easier to reduce single-use

The 2026–27 NSW Budget delivers a number of significant investments across the Hunter. While these investments are welcome, they present a mixed result compared with

Are you aware of the Small Acts Big Change initiative? Through our grant funded waste programs, we’re trying to reduce landfill waste by sharing tips

We provided a Simtable demonstration at the recent Newcastle screening of Adaptation Stories, hosted by the NSW Reconstruction Authority. The screenings were a series of

If Australia is to achieve its national housing targets, Local government must be invited to the table with federal and state government partners when decisions

Our first NSW Joint Organisation Chairs Forum meeting for 2026 was held in May at NSW Parliament house. The NSW Joint Organisation Chairs Forum plays

We were pleased to attend the May 2026 LGNSW Rural & Regional Summit in Sydney, joining councils and community leaders from across NSW to engage

During May, we appeared before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport as part of the Federal Inquiry into Local

Continuing our advocacy efforts in June, we met with Federal Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, to discuss our 2026–27 Federal Budget Submission and the shared

During June our Mayor’s met with Minister Rose Jackson, Minister for Housing and Minister for Water to discuss the Regions shared priorities in the lead

Join our team: Communication and Administration Cadet Hunter Joint Organisation Location: Thornton, NSW Type: Cadetship – flexible working arrangements available Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 Full

The Hunter JO is a supporting partner of the Hunter New Energy Symposium, the flagship event of Hunter New Energy week which remains the centrepiece,