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Hunter councils return to Parliament House on 15 and 22 October as election momentum builds. With the 2027 NSW Election drawing closer, leaders from the

Everyone agrees we need more housing. But delivering new homes requires more than land alone. It needs infrastructure, planning, and making the most of available

The Hunter is entering a defining period in its history. As one of Australia’s largest regional economies, our region has powered the prosperity of NSW

One region. Ten councils. One united voice. With the 2027 NSW Election fast approaching, Mayors and General Managers from across the Hunter will return to

The energy transition is already reshaping how we live, travel and power our communities.   The Hunter Joint Organisation attended Everything Electric Sydney, exploring the

Cost of living pressures are real. But walking away from plastic packaging reform doesn’t remove the cost, it simply shifts it elsewhere.   We share

The Hunter Joint Organisation joined regional leaders from across the country at the Re-Alliance Regional Leaders Summit 2026, where discussions focused on the future of

Tyres remain one of the most commonly dumped waste types across the Hunter and Central Coast. In 2025-26, tyres accounted for 9% of all reported

As the Hunter grows, how do we ensure housing, transport and infrastructure keep pace? These were just some of the question explored at our Council

43,000 tonnes of textiles reach end of life across the Hunter each year with almost three-quarters ending up in landfill.   Addressing challenges like this

51 days until Western Sydney International Airport opens, and there are some big lessons here for regional NSW. We had the opportunity to visit Western

Regional collaboration took centre stage at NSW Parliament House as Chairs and Executive Officers from across the state gathered for the August NSW Joint Organisation