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Hunter businesses invited into early procurement phase for portside energy logistics project

EnergyCo has opened registrations for a tender to deliver a key storage hub at the Port of Newcastle, setting in motion a staged procurement process

Business Hunter event to unpack how renewable energy infrastructure will shape the Hunter economy

A Business Hunter infrastructure lunch in Newcastle will bring together regional industry to hear directly from EnergyCo Chief Executive Officer Hannah McCaughey about the Hunter’s
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Why ARENA’s latest funding program is structured for projects that take years, not months

A new $1.5 billion funding program administered by ARENA is designed to remain open until funding is exhausted, giving NSW-based proponents flexibility to develop complex

Clean energy investment to deliver hundreds of jobs through Hunter Valley Solar Foundry

A $171 million investment from the Australian and NSW Governments, ARENA and the CEFC will deliver a new 500 MW solar module manufacturing facility in
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IEEFA report: renewables and efficiency hold key to lower energy bills

A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds that measures to cut household and business energy bills also support

Police make 141 arrests as coal port protest halts Newcastle shipping

A three-day protest that blocked coal exports and halted cruise visits at Newcastle Harbour led to 141 arrests as police managed safety incidents and industry
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Community feedback shapes route and next steps for Hunter Transmission Project

EnergyCo has closed public exhibition of the Hunter Transmission Project EIS and is now reviewing 173 submissions, progressing design changes, planning further engagement, and preparing
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Industry Open Day tickets almost exhausted as University of Newcastle marks 60 years

The University of Newcastle’s Industry Open Day will bring together business leaders, employers, researchers and students for workshops, tours, a keynote and networking as the
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Bridging the gap between industries: New report focuses on post-mining workforce transition

A NSW parliamentary report on post-mining land use urges regulatory reform, land audits, and workforce reskilling to help communities adapt as coal and energy sectors
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Flexible learning short course for renewable energy professionals starting online soon

The latest version of the Community Power Agency’s online course launches on 28 April 2025, offering renewable energy practitioners practical ways to build better community
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University of Newcastle develops low-energy water extraction technology

Researchers at The University of Newcastle have developed the Hydro Harvester, a system capable of extracting up to 1000 litres of drinkable water per day

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