Loss of well paid jobs poses the greatest threat to a collaborative and 'just' transition
Add your reaction ShareSingleton and Lake Macquarie councils have asked a federal jobs inquiry to help unlock mining's grip on Hunter land
HUNTER councils have called for federal and state government support to unlock mining land across the region for residential and commercial development.
Lake Macquarie Council has identified several former mining areas on the lake's west to reduce the cost of delivering new housing, while Singleton Council has told a federal inquiry its ability to transition from coal and a "single engine economy" relies in part on loosening mining industry control over large parts of the shire to stimulate non-mining jobs.
The Port of Newcastle one of many groups calling for a Hunter plan to deal with climate change
Add your reaction ShareRegion's mines face global 'headwinds' over the next two years, says Office of the Chief Economist forecast
Add your reaction ShareLack of government leadership is the biggest issue as the region transitions away from coal
LACK of government leadership is the biggest issue facing the Hunter in the lead-up to the closure of Liddell power station and as the region transitions away from coal, Hunter councils have told a federal/state Liddell taskforce.
Read moreHunter councils have told a federal/state taskforce it's time for governments to lead transition from coal
Add your reaction ShareStudents from across Australia have written to Hunter miners about an issue 'bigger than we've ever faced'
STUDENTS from across Australia have written to Hunter coal workers on the eve of a climate action strike in Newcastle today, after Wednesday's landmark rejection of the Bylong coal mine because of "intergenerational inequity".
Read moreHunter Joint Organisation has formed a Regional Economic Transition Standing Committee
ONE of the most commonly used buzzwords within Government and the media at present is "transition".
This means many things to many people but there is no doubt that any responsible leader, whether they be from government, business or the educational sector, should be thinking about how we safeguard our societies economic future by ensuring strong and steady employment within a rapidly changing built and natural environment.
Singleton's 'single engine economy' leaves its susceptible to coal price and demand fluctuations
Add your reaction ShareNSW energy inquiry
The NSW inquiry into the sustainability of energy supply and resources is an opportunity to give the people of the Hunter a seat at the table in diversifying and preparing our region for changes in energy and export markets. Make sure you grab your chance to have your say by making a submission by 15 September
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