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Innovative farming and climate action: Sophie Nichols’ vision for the Upper Hunter’s future
August 30, 2024
If I had to describe, in one word, what the Upper Hunter needs to be in the future, that word would be ‘innovative’. I say this because my family has a long connection to innovation in Australia.
Read MoreKimberley Crofts: empowering communities to shape a coal-free Hunter
August 29, 2024
I’m Kimberley Crofts and I’m a researcher and strategic designer. I started working with Hunter Renewal in 2021 as part of my PhD which was exploring how the community could be more involved with planning their coal-free future.
Read MoreDr Cameron Archer: unlocking agricultural potential on post-mining land in the Hunter
August 29, 2024
The Hunter Valley as a region, is strategically very important for the Australian economy due to its connectivity to the existing electricity network, port and transport infrastructure, its water availability and the region's ties to first class educational facilities. Having spent most of my...
Read MoreHannah’s call to action: meaningful remediation and a fossil fuel-free future for the Hunter
August 28, 2024
Growing up on the fertile flats of Glennies Creek near Singleton, I am deeply aware of the impact coal mining and power generation have had on the Hunter Valley environment. My family’s property was just six kilometres from the Liddell power station and only...
Read MorePeter Coughlan: championing a resilient and restored Hunter Valley
August 27, 2024
I have lived in the lower Hunter Valley for over 30 years, but my connections go back much further. My wife grew up on a farm outside Aberdeen, so there were many trips up the Valley to the family property before it was sold....
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