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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

How we manage our river catchments today helps shape how well our communities withstand the challenges of tomorrow.   The Hunter JO recently attended the

Myth: Your council rates pay for everything your council does. Reality: In many councils, rates fund only around half of operating costs. In Newcastle it’s

It was great for our Board of Mayors and General Managers to come together in Singleton for their August meeting. As our region experiences rapid

Congratulations to the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens on 40 incredible years of creating a place for our community to connect with nature, learn and enjoy

Across the Hunter, our member councils are working hard to enable housing growth, but penalising them for broader market factors out of their control will

Water is critical to life. An excellent topic of discussion at last night Committee for Hunter’s Water in the Hunter event, proudly sponsored by GHD.

The Hunter Joint Organisation Chair Sue Moore Singleton Mayor, met with NSW Minister for Resources Courtney Houssos to discuss the Hunter’s economic future and the