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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

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