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Prosperity

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Residents focus of tourism campaign

Residents focus of tourism campaign

The region is looking to bounce-back from a difficult period.

Need a job? Here's your first Port of call

Need a job? Here's your first Port of call

"There's hundreds of jobs available here."

Targeted funding to attract seasonal workers

Targeted funding to attract seasonal workers

Seasonal workforce co-ordinators, employment offices to help ease worker shortages.

Connections

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Solar plan for car park

Solar plan for car park

Students will soon park cars in the shade of 1500 solar panels.

No political commitments to regional media campaign

No political commitments to regional media campaign

Regional media bosses are lobbying the government to relax regulations they say are hurting their businesses.

Research grant to lift advanced manufacturing power at Hunter's first human therapeutics plant

Research grant to lift advanced manufacturing power at Hunter's first human therapeutics plant

The plant will develop treatments for patients with "biofilm-mediated infections" picked up during hospital stays.

Sustainability

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New way to manage land

New way to manage land

"Now the water flows slower, and water holes are deeper, which has improved the fish life, and gradually, due to the water's slower flow, silt and gravel have been deposited into the creek bed which has steadily raised its height."

Bushfire survivor calls on fossil fuel companies to pay for disaster recovery

Bushfire survivor calls on fossil fuel companies to pay for disaster recovery

Survivors of the Black Summer bushfires say fossil fuel companies should be made to shoulder some of the costs of disasters exacerbated by climate change.

Time to get on with Narrabri gas project

Time to get on with Narrabri gas project

The Narrabri gas project will create jobs, save jobs, lower carbon emissions and help to ensure the Hunter remains the powerhouse of NSW, writes Joel Fitzgibbon

Community

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New push for regional migration

New push for regional migration

ECONOMY: City-leavers have driven rental demand in some areas

Redesigning houses in a COVID world

Redesigning houses in a COVID world

Ways to adapt homes for work, study and privacy are being considered.

'Irreplaceable': David Mangan leaves a lasting legacy after 40 years as a paramedic in Mudgee

'Irreplaceable': David Mangan leaves a lasting legacy after 40 years as a paramedic in Mudgee

David Mangan never planned to be a paramedic, but life is about what we do when unplanned opportunities are presented to us.

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University of New England

University of New England

Partner Content

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New app to be there for families 'when they need it most'

New app to be there for families 'when they need it most'

Local sisters team up to launch Family HQ app.

No funds promised for university campus released 19 months on

No funds promised for university campus released 19 months on

The plan for a University of New England campus in the city CBD is full-steam ahead, but Mr Hanlon said the state government still has not released any of the $26 million it promised in February last year so concept plans can be developed.

'Push-button day': Plan maps out progress for Tamworth university

'Push-button day': Plan maps out progress for Tamworth university

The early stages of a university in Tamworth are set to begin rolling out as soon as next year.

Funds to help region score more opportunities for inclusion

Funds to help region score more opportunities for inclusion

UNE to benefit from federal government grant funding.

New England virtual hospital 'will bring doctors to town'

New England virtual hospital 'will bring doctors to town'

The virtual hospital is at the cutting edge of technology and is already treating patients in their homes across the New England North West.

Bacteria a possible solution for icky fatbergs

Bacteria a possible solution for icky fatbergs

One proposed method of dealing with fatbergs is introducing specific bacteria to the sewers

eEditions

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Future Focus Edition 1 | Planning for Prosperity

Future Focus Edition 1 | Planning for Prosperity

Population trends, jobs, skills, industries and innovators.

Future Focus Edition 2 | Connecting our Potential

Future Focus Edition 2 | Connecting our Potential

Infrastructure, technology, transport and communication links.

Future Focus Edition 3 | Delivering a Sustainable Future

Future Focus Edition 3 | Delivering a Sustainable Future

Balancing the environment with food, water and energy needs.

Future Focus Edition 4 | Building Stronger Communities

Future Focus Edition 4 | Building Stronger Communities

Health, education and other services for happier, healthier communities.

Video and Audio

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No political commitments to regional media campaign

No political commitments to regional media campaign

Regional media bosses are lobbying the government to relax regulations they say are hurting their businesses.

Anthony's lifelong habit of saving strangers, all on a volunteer's wage

Anthony's lifelong habit of saving strangers, all on a volunteer's wage

Fuel of the future created from thin air at University of Newcastle

Fuel of the future created from thin air at University of Newcastle

World-first technology that combines solar energy with water harvested from the air to create low-cost 'green hydrogen' has been mastered at the University of Newcastle.