Hunter Circular
Discover the Hunter Circular website, an initiative of the Hunter Joint Organisation, designed to support councils and the community in crafting a circular economy across
Discover the Hunter Circular website, an initiative of the Hunter Joint Organisation, designed to support councils and the community in crafting a circular economy across
Circular Procurement for Local Government Circular procurement encourages councils and communities to apply circular economy principles when sourcing products and services. It moves beyond simply
Welcome to Hunter Net ZeroLearn all about how the Hunter JO is working to decarbonise local government and accelerate net zero in the Hunter region
Local government plays a critical role in delivering infrastructure and development that shapes long‑term emissions outcomes. Concrete, in particular, represents a significant source of embodied
Environmental Sustainability and Resilience has been identified as one of the six key regional themes in the Hunter JO Strategic Plan 2035. The Hunter is
Embedding Climate Risk in Enterprise Risk Assessment Many councils recognise the growing importance of climate risk but lack the practical frameworks, tools, and capability to
The Newcastle Airport precinct has undergone a $250 million redevelopment, including upgrades to the terminal building, runway, and supporting infrastructure. The upgrade offers a once-in-a-generation
The Hunter Circular Knowledge Hub project, supported with funding from the NSW EPA, aimed to make circular economy information more readily accessible across the region by
The Simtables for Disaster Engagement project provides the Hunter and Central Coast region with two state-of-the-art simulation tools to help communities understand and prepare for natural disasters.
The Resilience Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Support Package aims to supports Councils’ and their communities’ resilience journey by providing user friendly, practical tools and
Regional Household Electrification Program Goes Live! Hunter Net Zero’s purpose is to assist Hunter councils decarbonise operations and support the transition to net zero emissions.
The Hunter Joint Organisation successfully secured $860k funding for events economies through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund (BLER) in late 2021 through to June
In 2024, the Hunter will host an international airport offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the region’s growth and diversification. Hunter Global: Our international future is
See below a selection of previous Hunter JO disaster resilience reports, toolkits and resources. 2020 Spatial Analysis and Mapping of Community Vulnerability to Natural
The Hunter Central Coast Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) Program 2022-27 is funded by the NSW EPA over five years to coordinate a co-funded program with
A suite of resources aimed at providing community and businesses with resources to reduce and avoid waste. Avoid food waste due to spoilage Avoid food
When the Hunter experiences severe natural disasters, pressure is placed on communities, local infrastructure, and waste services. Each event leads to a surge in disaster
A suite of resource on management of roadside environments including a resource kit, strategy and implementation guide. Regional Roadside Environment Resource Kit The Roadside
2007 Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) for catchments above wetlands Final report of a study into stormwater management and hydrological objectives for urban development in
See below a selection of previous Hunter JO climate change impact reports, toolkits and resources. Projected Climate Variability HCCREMS Region This report provides the