RIDING THE WAVE OF SUPPORT THE HUNTER: READY TO REBUILD
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SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2020 75TH ANNIVERSARY THE END OF WWII HONOUR As Australia’s largest regional economy, the Hunter THE LAST ROLL OF will help lead the nation’s economic recovery. OF THE HUNTER’S SPITFIRES FALLEN Peter Cock, CEO, Newcastle Airport, LEGENDS 1000 NAMES: P17-19 SCOTT BEVAN REPORTS, P14-16 Newcastle Herald, 15/8/20
$2.40 INC GST VOICE OF THE HUNTER Everyone hopes their kids to be able to go to THE PLAN TO KICKSTART THE HUNTER’S ECONOMY university in Newcastle. The STEMM project REVEALED would really set our uni apart. It will create more employment opportunities and help address challenges within the energy, transport and NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE AIRPORT CONTAINER TERMINAL sustainability sectors. RUNWAY UPGRADE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Projected value: Private Projected value: $65 million STEMM REGIONAL investment of more than POTENTIAL BENEFITS TRANSFORMATION HUB $1.8 billion an estimated $12.7 billion: 4500 in jobseconomic and Projected value: $207 million POTENTIAL BENEFITS: The construction Lauren Kendall, Newcastle Herald, 15/8/20 benefits through international airfreight and : Up to 2100 new jobs POTENTIAL BENEFITS alone will generate more than 15,000 direct increased tourism traffic over the during construction. The Hub will anchor STEMM and indirect jobs and $2.5 billion of economic next two decades. disciplines in regional NSW, linking job-ready contribution for Australia. graduates with local employers and support to create their own technology start-ups.
4 NEWCASTLE HERALD Saturday August 15, 2020 newcastleherald.com.au newcastleherald.com.au NEWS READY TO REBUILD Saturday August 15, 2020 NEWCASTLE HERALD 5 20,000NEWS JOBS THEY’RE the three projects thatpathpath could toto economiceconomic create recoveryrecovery thousands of Hunter jobs and help the region - and the nation - recover from the coronavirus.andand The wewe areare Committee sayingsaying wewe (the(the for the Hunter is spearheading a campaign to win federal Hunter projects Hunter Region) are ready to government support for three keypartnerpartner infrastructure withwith andand boostboost thethe projects - a container terminal, the Newcastle Airport runway upgradejobsjobs growthgrowth and atat thethethe speedspeed University andand of Newcastle STEMM centre. thethe scalescale thatthat thisthis crisiscrisis callscalls MATTHEWfor,"for," KELLY sheshe said.said. 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STEMMSTEMM RegionalRegional Transfor-Transfor- inging thethe NewcastleNewcastle AirportAirport "For"For thethe rstrst timetime wewe havehave mation Hub - are considered runwayrunway toto anan internationalinternational gotgot allall thethe voicesvoices acrossacross thethe toto havehave thethe greatestgreatest potentialpotential standardstandard wouldwould notnot onlyonly bebe regionregion toto saysay 'these'these areare thethe Newcastle but I have clients toto buildbuild thethe foundationsfoundations forfor aa majormajor bene bene tt forfor HunterHunter HEAVY LIFT: TheThe NewcastleNewcastle containercontainer terminalterminal isis predictedpredicted toto generate 15,000 direct prioritiespriorities rightright nownow forfor thethe long-term economic diversi- long-term economic diversi- residents,residents, butbut itit wouldwould alsoalso and indirect jobs and contribute $2.5 billion to the national economy. federalfederal government'.government'. It'sIt's notnot cationcation andand helphelp thethe regionregion make the region far more toto saysay anythinganything elseelse isn'tisn't aa andand thethe nationnation recoverrecover fromfrom attractiveattractive toto visitors.visitors. prioritypriority butbut wewe havehave putput aa the coronavirus. around the world. To be the coronavirus. "[Travelling"[Travelling toto SydneySydney Air-Air- reallyreally sharpsharp focusfocus onon whatwhat isis "We"We areare notnot askingasking forfor aa port]port] addsadds aboutabout eight hours reallyreally goinggoing toto buildbuild thatthat ca-ca- handout,handout, wewe areare askingasking forfor aa toto youryour day,day, notnot toto mentionmention aa pacitypacity andand speedspeed rightright now,"now," partnershippartnership arrangementarrangement be-be- whole lot of stress. It would Ms ompson said. causecause allall threethree ofof thesethese pro-pro- make such a di erence to be "We"We areare hopinghoping wewe cancan able to fly from Newcastle jectsjects havehave signi signi cantcant capitalcapital ableable toto yy directlydirectly fromfrom New-New- make a di erence in how onon thethe table.table. WeWe areare askingasking castle.castle. AnyoneAnyone whowho hashas triedtried thethe HunterHunter isis perceivedperceived andand thethe federalfederal governmentgovernment toto toto traveltravel withwith threethree kidskids andand consideredconsidered andand thatthat startsstarts partnerpartner toto accelerateaccelerate them,"them," veve setssets ofof luggage knows with us within the region CommitteeCommittee forfor thethe Hunter what I'm talking about," Ms LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: LaurenLauren andand LukeLuke KendallKendall joining the dots and push- to Singapore and then what I'm talking about," Ms joining the dots and push- with Adelaide, 4, Henry, 2, and Rose, 2 months. chiefchief executiveexecutive AliceAlice omp- omp- Kendall said. with Adelaide, 4, Henry, 2, and Rose, 2 months. inging outout moremore stronglystrongly andand The family is excited about the potential of Hunter sonson said.said. " " eseese projectsprojects " " is is regionregion hashas soso muchmuch The family is excited about the potential of Hunter collaboratingcollaborating ratherrather thanthan infrastructure projects. Picture: Jonathan Carroll. alignalign withwith federalfederal prioritiespriorities toto o o er.er. II havehave nono doubtdoubt thatthat infrastructure projects. Picture: Jonathan Carroll. competing,competing, andand providingproviding aa butbut willwill reallyreally underwriteunderwrite ourour we would attract thousands reallyreally strongstrong messagemessage aboutabout to Europe would be very sustainabilitysustainability intointo thethe futurefuture more international tourists "As Australia's largest re- formation Hub, the largest what this region needs." andand supportsupport ourour economyeconomy ifif theythey couldcould yy directlydirectly intointo gional economy, the Hunter capital investment undertak- private investors, will deliverdeliver e Committee for the toto diversifydiversify inin thethe long-term,long-term, Newcastle." will help lead the nation's en at the institution. more jobs in regional NSW, Hunter is also advocating for whichwhich will make this region economic recovery," New- a reductionreduction inin roadroad andand railrail Newcastle-based software LOOKING AHEAD: NewcastleNewcastle AirportAirport chiefchief executiveexecutive PeterPeter CockCock said the runway Up to 2100 jobs would be programsprograms thatthat supportsupport coun-coun- more resilient in the face of castle Airport chief executive This (federal) budget is going to set out that path movements in and out of more resilient in the face of engineerengineer MartinMartin GloorGloor saidsaid upgrade will create enormous opportunities for the Hunter Region. created during construc- cilscils toto deliverdeliver shovel-readyshovel-ready attractive for a lot of futurefuture shocks."shocks." thethe creationcreation ofof aa containercontainer Peter Cock said. tion, which is scheduled to to economic recovery and we are saying we (the Sydney, andand cheapercheaper freightfreight projectsprojects inin locallocal infrastruc-infrastruc- e Committee for the terminalterminal waswas aa logicallogical stepstep inin "With the challenge of a begin following planning costscosts forfor importersimporters andand ex-ex- tureture andand communitycommunity facili-facili- Gloor said making Newcastle ItIt isis hopedhoped October's fed- economic bene ts through Hunter worked with peak the region's evolution. economic bene ts through daunting economic recovery approvals. e 17,270 square Committee for the Hunter) are ready to partner with porters across the state," PortPort ties. the region's evolution. accessible to international eral budget will provide $65 approvals. e 17,270 square ties. businessbusiness andand industryindustry bodiesbodies international airfreight, post COVID-19 ahead of us, of Newcastle chiefchief executiveexecutive "Regardless"Regardless ofof howhow longlong aircraft would increase op- million for the upgrade of metre facility will accom- and boost the jobs growth at the speed and the scale e projects aim to cre- and the region's 10 councils million for the upgrade of industrial expansion and in- this is a once-in-a-gener- Craig Carmodysaid. business operators. and the region's 10 councils coalcoal continuescontinues toto bebe partpart ofof portunities for global com- Newcastle Airport's runway modate 2300 sta , students,‘ ‘ ateate locallocal jobsjobs andand contractscontracts Newcastle Airport's runway ‘that ‘ this crisis calls for. to present, for the rst time, a creased tourism tra c over ation opportunity that we that this crisis calls for. Ms ompson said each of to present, for the rst time, a ourour economy,economy, wewe needneed to be merce. researchers and industry Ms ompson said each of while providing con dence toto aa standardstandard requiredrequired for the next two decades. are urging governments uni uni eded voicevoice forfor thethe region'sregion's activelyactively lookinglooking toto transitiontransition "My business is based in are urging governments partners. Committee for the Hunter chief executive Alice Thompson thethe threethree projectsprojects werewere ideal-ideal- toto 'mum'mum andand dad'dad' business-business- "My business is based in internationalinternational aviationaviation (Code(Code e time sensitive project priorities.priorities. towardstowards otherother economiceconomic in-in- to seize." "STEMM skills power lyly placedplaced toto helphelp spearheadspearhead eses ofof aa sustainedsustained pipelinepipeline ofof Newcastle but I have clients E). e gure represents 1.2 needs to coincide with a "STEMM skills power While the projects will come streams," he said. needs to coincide with a e University of Newcas- global economies into the fu- thethe Hunter'sHunter's recoveryrecovery fromfrom work. Able to be rolled out come streams," he said. around the world. To be able per cent of the cost of the global economies into the fu- Australia's competitive ad- e Port of Newcastle is work. Able to be rolled out generategenerate majormajor regional,regional, $120 million Department of tle is also seeking a Com- e Port of Newcastle is generate more than 15,000 thethe COVID-19COVID-19 pandemic.pandemic. "We"We alreadyalready havehave thethe portport toto yy fromfrom NewcastleNewcastle toto Sin-Sin- new Western Sydney Airport ture by underpinning emerg- vantage in established indus- also seeking federal govern- quicklyquickly whilewhile providingproviding dis-dis- state and national economic new Western Sydney Airport Defence maintenance and monwealth investment in also seeking federal govern- direct and indirect jobs and " e pandemic has wiped state and national economic infrastructure,infrastructure, expandingexpanding in-in- gaporegapore and then to Europe ing knowledge industries like tries like agriculture, health- " e pandemic has wiped persedpersed bene bene tsts acrossacross com-com- project. remediation project at the the $207 million STEMM ment support for its push to contribute $2.5 billion to thethe out four years of employ- Martin Gloor, Software bene bene ts,ts, theythey willwill alsoalso createcreate toto containerscontainers isis aa logicallogical wayway the $207 million STEMM advanced manufacturing," out four years of employ- munities and geographies, would be very attractive for ItIt isis estimatedestimated the project Williamtown RAAF base, care and resources. is lift state governmentgovernment penal-penal- national economy. signi signi cantcant study,study, employ-employ- to go." Williamtown RAAF base, (Science, Technology, Engi- Vice-Chancellor Alex Zelin- national economy. ment growth; job creation the council-led projects to go." aa lot of business operators," would create 4500 jobs and Vice-Chancellor Alex Zelin- investment will reinforce our ties imposed on container the council-led projects ment and lifestyle opportu- which is due to take place neering, Mathematics and ties imposed on container " " e e NewcastleNewcastle Multi-Pur-Multi-Pur- here and across Australia isis InIn additionaddition toto tourism,tourism, MrMr he said. generate $12.7 billion in sky said. place on the research and movements at the port. would complement invest- generate $12.7 billion in next year. Medicine) Regional Trans- movements at the port. pose Deepwater Terminal, an imperative.imperative. is is (federal)(federal) " ese skills also drive education world stage." ments in major projects. e $1.8 billion project will toto bebe entirelyentirely fundedfunded byby budget is going to set out that budget is going to set out that II EDITORIAL: EDITORIAL: P49P49 Engineer, Newcastle Advertisement Du etoCOVID-19 we are unabletohost our annual Raise Lo ve CharityBall, so insteadwe’re holding an online Herald, 15/8/20 Raise Love-a-thon and we’re invitingyou to getinvolved! Left out of awill?
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visit RAISEL OVE.ORG.AU to getinvolved 4969 1522 Free call -1800 627488 www.baleboshev.com.au Bale BoshevLawyers Infrastructure will be a centrepiece in the nation’s COVID-19 be rolled out quickly, providing opportunities for local jobs, economic rebuild. The Hunter stands ready to do the contracts and content while improving liveability for all. heavy lifting with projects that create local jobs while stimulating the national economy at the scale and These projects are ready to deliver the construction jobs speed this crisis calls for. and stimulus we need right now. They will also work to diversify the Hunter economy into the future, helping us Economic powerhouses, the Port of Newcastle, become more resilient and self-sufficient. Newcastle Airport and the University of Newcastle have major projects advanced in planning that will generate Families and businesses have said these projects are the 20,000 new jobs and billions in economic benefits. They ones that make a difference, giving them the confidence are shovel-ready and government support would leverage to live, invest and grow right here in the Hunter. Work with significant partner funding. us to build a substantial investment and jobs pipeline in The Hunter Joint Organisation of councils have curated a Australia’s largest regional economy and accelerate the complementary program of smaller capital works that can nation’s recovery from COVID-19.
It is really important that we have support now to maintain the workforce we have but also provide stimulus for job creation. Geordie Toohey, Resident, Newcastle Herald, 29/8/20
Saturday August 29, 2020 NEWCASTLE HERALD 17 newcastleherald.com.au newcastleherald.com.au 16 NEWCASTLE HERALD Saturday August 29, 2020 NEWS NEWS READY TO REBUILD The reat Hunter
READY to Rebuild: the projects Newcastle airport dream for families runway upgrade ■ Project value $119 million, TTHEW E piece of infrastructure. It including $65 million doesn't make sense for your for the Code E runway FOR Scott and Olivia Wy- freight to be going through upgrade and $54 million born, the growth of the the state's biggest city. With for terminal expansion Hunter Region over coming Newcastle port expanding ■ Construction jobs from decades is closely tied to its freight o ering, we create early 2021, generating the aspirations they hold for opportunity for growth for 4410 new full-time jobs on their family. regional businesses in the completion in 2022 Like thousands of young Hunter and in the state," Mr ■ $12.7 billion in economic families, the Speers Point Wyborn said. benefits to regional couple want their children, Committee for the Hunter Australia including; $6.2 Alexander, 6, and Hugo, 4, chief executive Alice omp- billion in extra income to be able to study, work son said infrastructure was from visitor economy, and and establish themselves in a proven stimulus measure $6.5 billion in additional the region provided it was invested in freight activity over 20- "We made the move from projects that delivered pro- year life of runway. a smaller regional town to ductive returns to the econo- University of Newcastle Newcastle with the hope my and measurable bene ts STEMM building that there would be more job to communities. Georgia Boak and Geordie Toohey with daughter Gigi six months. ■ $207 million project opportunities for our kids. "Regional stakeholders value, the largest capital It's really important that our and the community are works investment for the kids have the opportunity to backing these projects be- university go through their schooling, cause we know they will ■ The 17,270m2 facility will university and on to a great fast-track local jobs at the accommodate 2300 staff, career in their own town and scale required, providing students, researchers not be limited for choice," Ms an immediate injection into and industry partners. It Wyborn, a communications national economy," she said. will improve access for specialist, said. "Building a pipeline of regional and Indigenous "We want them to have 20,000 jobs is a win-win Scott and Olivia Wyborn with their two sons students and businesses the same opportunities that for everyone. at means Alexander, 6, Hugo,4. to STEMM disciplines and they would be a orded in jobs now for construction workforce bigger cities." and opportunities for local ■ Up to 2100 new jobs But for that to occur, the contracts, and high-value Hunter and the Hunter Joint during construction Hunter's infrastructure jobs for decades to come as tion and a ordability that move away for work," Mr Organisation are champi- Newcastle contain- needs to support the forecast projects become operation- plagues other major cities Toohey said. oning the projects, which er terminal population growth. al. It would be a remarkable in Australia. I think we can "It is really important that will deliver immediate and ■ Private investment of more e Committee for the legacy from a devastating diversify our industry and we have support now to We want them to have the same opportunities that region-wide stimulus to than $1.8 billion Hunter has identi ed asituation and a sound invest- continue to compete in the maintain the workforce we they would be afforded in bigger cities. local economies across the ■ Construction alone will multi-purpose deepwater ment in our region's future. national and world econo- have but also provide stimu- region's 10 local govern- generate more than 15,000 terminal, the Newcastle Air- We are a resilient commu- Gareth and Stacey Ramage with Olive,3, and Mabel, 2 weeks mies. is will provide more lus for job creation to help us O W ment areas. direct and indirect jobs and through the next few years of port runway upgrade and nity with a can-do attitude. for the region's growth. opportunities for Newcastle world more easily, it brings e nominated projects $2.5 billion of economic government's 2018 Greater castle's communities," the economic downturn." Having opportunities for the sify existing infrastructure. the University of Newcastle Support from the Australian " e airport expansion will and the Hunter to be com- in international tourists. We include upgrades and ex- contribution for Australia Newcastle Metropolitan plan says. "[ e Plan] builds girls‘ right here also means "Newcastle and the Hunt- ■ Likewise Clarence Town ‘ government represents a In the Lower Hunter, STEMM centre as having the be a fantastic boost for trade petitive on a global scale." er rely heavily on mining. A are proud of Newcastle and pansions to tourist facilities, massive vote of con dence Plan. on the city's dynamic and couple Gareth and Stacey we don't have to put money construction will generate greatest potential to build the and tourism for the region. It e couple are hopeful container terminal will help want to show o ." safety upgrades to local in our people and our ca- "A planned approach will vibrant city centre, its strong Ramage believe decisions away now in case we need 9300 direct and indirect foundations for long-term will connect our kids directly their six-month-old daugh- diversify our economy and e federal government roads, improvements to pub- pacity to make a di erence improve infrastructure and industrial employment base, made today will be critical to to support them living in an- jobs as well as $1.3 billion economic diversi cation in with the rest of the world," ter Gigi will also call the re- bring employment right into has also been invited to lic transport facilities, con- in the national interest. With land use sequencing to cap- diversi ed economy and life- the future of their daughters other city in 20 years' time," of economic contribution the Hunter and to help the Mr Toohey, a builder, said. gion home in years to come. the heart of the region. is partner with Hunter councils struction of regional and lo- the Australian government italise on the opportunities styles." Olive, 3, and Mabel, 2 weeks. Ms Ramage said. Local government region and the nation recov- Geordie Toohey and Geor- "I would like to see New- "I would love to see my will have a domino e ect on more than $400 million cal cycleway infrastructure, as our partner, we are ready for new economy jobs and "I want the girls to have Mr Ramage, a logistics ■ $400 million combined er from the coronavirus. e castle carry on to become kids be able to go through across the Hunter and the worth of projects designed renewal of neighbourhood to deliver at the scale and support housing for the gia Boak believe investing choices and not need to manager, said the develop- projects value; benefit committee has put forward in infrastructure to increase one of the world's most uni and - whatever career state," he said. "Expansion to kick start the Hunt- centres and the construction speed required." growing population. is move to a big city - like Syd- ment of a container terminal to sectors impacted by the projects as priorities for liveable cities with sustain- path they choose - there will of the airport is a no-brainer. er's economy. and upgrade of water supply e Committee for the approach will also improve connectivity and provide ney or Melbourne - for job at the Port of Newcastle was a COVID-19 federal government support able growth and careful be job opportunities right Not only can we get out to the e Committee for the treatment centres. Hunter's goals align with the connectivity and transport opportunities for economic and study opportunities. logical opportunity to diver- over the next 12 months. diversi cation were essential planning to manage conges- here so they don't have to " e port is an amazing vision outlined in the state choices for Greater New-
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In response, the Hunter has launched an advocacy campaign ahead of the budget calling on the Australian government to partner with us to boost jobs and the econo- Olivia Wyborn, Resident of Speers Point, my through investment in infrastructure. e level of focus and investment in the Hunter does not re ect our size, strategic signi cance or economic contribution. Newcastle Herald, 29/8/20 However frustrating that can be, ultimately this comes at great opportunity cost for the nation. As Australia's largest regional economy, the Hunter has the capacity to make a dent in the national economy. e Committee for the Hunter has worked across the leaders, peak bodies and the 10 councils of the Greater Hunter to present a uni ed voice on our region's priorities. As a region we may have been criticised in the past for not speaking as one. is is no longer the case. We have not prepared a wishlist. e com- mittee has instead presented three projects for consideration: the Newcastle Airport Code E runway upgrade, the University of Newcastle STEMM Regional Transformation Hub, and the Port of Newcastle Multi-pur- A The Committee for the Hunter has identifi ed three key projects for consideration by the government. These projects... deliver benefits at scale, pose Deepwater Terminal. ese projects have been prioritised e planned University of Newcastle be further multiplied. at is what creates because they deliver bene ts at scale, STEMM Regional Transformation Hub a substantial investment pipeline, giving creating over 20,000 jobs and billions creating over 20,000 new jobs and billions will anchor STEMM disciplines in regional business the con dence to invest, expand in economic bene ts. Bene ts that, with The level of focus and NSW, linking job-ready graduates with and create new jobs. support, will start to ow into our region and investment in the Hunter local employers and support to create and the national economy by the end of the year. commercialise innovations. e Hub will e Hunter has the capacity and scale to deliver. However, the nancial impacts in economic benefits [for the region Plans for upgrading the airport's runway does not reflect our size, improve access for regional students and of coronavirus on proponents are delaying and terminals to accommodate long-range, businesses to STEMM disciplines and work- strategic significance or capital investment. Support is critical for wide bodied aircraft are ready to go. If timed ‘ force, attracting new jobs and growth to our ‘ these projects to go ahead and secure economic contribution with Defence's scheduled runway resur- region. e nancial impact of COVID-19 and the national economy]. bene ts. facing, the project will generate signi cant means that without support this project is at savings while unlocking billions of dollars risk of delay and being scaled back. We are not asking for a handout. ere in economic bene ts and 4000 new jobs. If is momentum in the region's economy increase in the containerisation of cargo. e projects are advanced in planning, the runway upgrades are not completed as ready to provide an immediate boost to entering the pandemic placing us in a strong e MDT project o ers an investment ready part of Defence's maintenance works, plans jobs and the economy. ese investments position to respond to the impacts. e solution to Infrastructure Australia's recent are likely to be pushed back until the next also work to diversify the Hunter economy region is inviting the government to partner call for an east coast deepwater container Richard Anicich AM, scheduled resurfacing in 2040. e region, making us more resilient and self-su cient with the Hunter to accelerate this growth port catering for the larger container vessels. and the nation, cannot a ord to miss this in the future. We have skin in the game and deliver more bene ts to the national It will deliver substantial savings for NSW ex- opportunity. - support leverages signi cant partner economy when we most need it. porters and importers. Bene ts of the scale e Port of Newcastle Multi-purpose funding on the table. For more information on e Hunter: Newcastle Herald, 15/8/20 Deepwater Terminal project builds a world- o ered by the project and commitment from Ready to Rebuild the Nation's Economy visit private investors can only be secured if the If we work together and coordinate class, highly-automated container terminal. investment - between governments, across www.hunter.org.au penalties on container movements at the Global shipping trends show a signi cant council boundaries and the private sector Port are lifted. - the bene ts of individual projects will H H TheMostC omfortable BraYou’ll Ever Own is back and better than ever!
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The current ■ FROM: P1 passed on the virus to anyone billion nightspots, appears to have in order to boost its econom- benefits created through "HoustonKemp has ap- did the economic contribution may makes a■ FROM:$1.5 P1 billion The terminal, which would passed on the virus to anyone the region's prosperity. "This else, including their parents. lion. It also underpins almost benefits created through increased supply chain effi- ■ 7800 direct and indirect "HoustonKemp has ap- else, including their parents. Newcastle state MP Tim BY MATTHEW KELLY ic output. The terminal, which would increased supply chain effi- attract $1.8 billion of theprivate region's prosperity. "This plied its complex economic Hunter New England be capped, but the future economicattract contribution $1.8 billion of private plied its complex economic ciency and makingNewcastle interna state MP- Tim Hunter New England is especially critical as we do 9000 full-time equivalent ciency and making interna- is especially critical as we do Crakanthorp called on themethodology to quantify the Crakanthorp called on the "While we are doing the jobs across NSW, as well investment, is among three - methodologyinvestment, to quantify is among the three Health reported no new cas our bit to help the economy Health reported no new cas It is estimated the protionally-trading businesses our bit to helptionally-trading the economy state and businesses federal government - - potential is unlimited." projects that the Committee scale of the port's contribu- scalees on of Wednesday the port's as NSW contribu re- - state and federal government jobs nationally. as boosting direct and in NSW- more competitive in projects that the Committeerecover from the effects of to support the container ter recover from the effects of es on Wednesday as NSW re- THE Port of Newcastle con- same thing, we are not going for the Hunter has identified tion in our region and the COVID-19," hein said. NSW more competitive in - corded seven positive tests in to support the container ter The HoustonKemp anal- posed Newcastle Multi-purglobal markets nation,"for the Mr Hunter Carmody said.has identified minal project. tion in our region and the - corded seven positive tests in Despite that, there has not as top infrastructure priori- "We look forwardglobal to markets the the 24 hours to 8pm Tuesday. COVID-19," he said. childrento see a material increase in indirect household income Port of Newcastle CEO "For every dollar generated "To say 'there's no timenation," Mr Carmody said. minal project. ties for the region. SFX principal Greg Ptole the 24 hours to 8pm Tuesday. tributes almost $1 billion to pose Deepwater TerminalCraig Carmody said, while it as top infrastructure Hunterpriori having an uncon- like the present' is now more - "We look forward to the been a significant increase in ysis, using 2018/19 financial HoustonKemp's analysis by port activity in Newcastle, - Port of Newcastle CEO my wrote to parents on "To say 'there's no time by $629 million and was difficult to quantify all ties for the region. tained future and being an compelling than it has ever "For every dollar generated SFX principal Greg Ptole the Hunter annually, a new the port's economic contri- shows the design and con there is a total contribution attractive placeCraig for privateCarmody said, while it Wednesday expressing his Hunter having an uncon- - year data, also found that would generate more - thanthe ways the Port contributed been," he said. by port activity in Newcastle, like the present' is now more the port's economic contri- struction of the terminal of $2.62HoustonKemp's to Australia's GDP." analysisinvestment. delight at the imminent re- my wrote to parents on bution to the economy," a contributing $1.2 billion to to social and economic well- was difficult"With to recordquantify high unem all tained future and being an economic analysis shows. 15,000 woulddirect create and9300 jobs indirectand Mr Carmody said the Port - turn of the students and staff. compelling than it has ever - port activity generates: being, the analysis helped shows the design and "Portcon projects started to- ployment due to COVID-19,there is a total contribution Wednesday expressing his bution in recent years even $1.3 billion to the Lower - had a critical role to play in - the ways the Port contributed "To the relief of many, at attractive place for private Port of Newcastle spokes gross state product highlight the importance of day will be critical in the dec- been," he said. The analysis, conducted jobs and contribute $2.5 bil providingstruction accessible, of the effi -terminal imagine the employment opof- midnight$2.62 to this Australia's evening our GDP." delight at the imminent re- have ■ About 5700 jobs across Hunter alone. Australia's largest east coast ades ahead, ensuringto social we can and economic well- investment. though port trade has gone portunities that kind of cash - S ■ 9000 direct and indirect The figures do not in- cient and cost-effective sup- Mrstudents Carmody and staff said in thisthe Port "With record high unem I N I WOOD man said. "That is why we port to the nation's econom- would create 9300 jobsdiversify and the economy and spend could unlock both at - turn of the students and staff. by HoustonKemp Econo H the Lower Hunter, $475 lion to theclude national the broader economic economy. ply chains that underpinned being, the analysis helped scenario will complete their "Port projects started to- up. The Port of Newcastle is ic prosperity. remain internationally-com- the port and in the ripple efhad a critical role to play in ployment due to COVID-19, are pursuing diversification jobs across the country, local$1.3 jobs,billion businesses to andthe petitiveLower and prosperous." - isolation and resume regular day will be critical in the dec "To the relief of many, at mists, found the port's direct THE C ■ CONTINUED: P2 highlight thefect importance through the region." of - imagine the employment op seeking to have state governThe Altar- Boys million worth of household Hunter alone. providingactivities," he said.accessible, effi- ades ahead, ensuring we can - midnight this evening our C as a priority - underpinning $736 million worth Australia's largest east coast portunities that kind of cash and flow-on contribution to income and gross regional N The figures do not in- CONTACTS cient and cost-effective sup- students and staff in this ment penalties N on container # ews 1-9 # World 32 port to the nation's econom- diversify the economy and D economic success for future ply chains that underpinned spend could unlock both at Australia's gross domestic LC D S Opinion 10-13 cludeTODAY the broaderTOMORROW economic The Newcastle Herald is published six days a week. remain internationally-com- scenario will complete their # Comics 33 ic prosperity. 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ISSN 0727-9825. of direct and indirect install product worth almost $1 The editor, Heathour Harrison,ownstairlifts accepts responsibility for electoral comment. Port argues diversification is thegenerations. key Theto currentboosting performancehousehold income, and 3, 13, 37, 30, 12, 44, Supps, 11, 31 in order to boost its econom- billion •For straightorcurv economic contribution may makes a $1.5 billion Port projectsed staircases started today lion. It also underpins almost ■ 7800 direct and indirect BY MATTHEW KELLY ic output. be capped, but the future economic contribution •Indoor and outdoor stairlifts , DRAWN | NUMERICAL 9000 full-time equivalent "While we are doing the jobs across NSW, as well - potential is unlimited." It is estimated the pro Division jobs nationally. as boosting direct and - •Freehome assessmen Division Prize Division Prize Pool THE Port of Newcastle con- same thing, we are not going The HoustonKemp anal- posed Newcastle Multi-pur t Winners NSW / ACT Winners Despite that, there has not indirect household income •F Winning Combinations tributes almost $1 billion to to see a material increase in ysis, using 2018/19 financial pose Deepwater Terminal ast installation been a significant increase in the port's economic contri- by $629 million and will be criticalUpdated: in the decades 17/8/20 the Hunter annually, a new year data, also found that would generate more than •Safeand re 1 $1,000,000.00 the port's economic contri- bution to the economy," a contributing $1.2 billion to Ha liable $1,000,000.00 1 economic analysis shows. vi 2 0 15,000 direct and indirect ng D $4,851.10 bution in recent years even - port activity generates: Di $82,468.70 - iffi gross state product fficult c 17 Port of Newcastle spokes ul 6 The analysis, conducted ty on 3 jobs and contribute $2.5 bil yo ■ About 5700 jobs across nt $405.15 $127,622.25 - though port trade has gone he ■ 9000 direct and indirect St 315 110 man said. 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The Port of Newcastle is jobs across the country, ur independenc $363,377.85 14003 mists, found the port's direct are pursuing diversification ■ CONTINUED: P2 www.acornst e, letAcorn 5 $14.05 4946 seeking to have state govern- million worth of household 1800 ahead,airlifts.co ensuringm.au Stairlifts weke epcanyo $516,126.75 36735 and flow-on contribution to as a priority - underpinning $736 million worth 431 199 CALL usafetoenjoyy 6 12623 ment penalties on container income and gross regional NOWFOR YOUR FREE BROCHURE our freedom! $10.75 Australia's gross domestic economic success for future "ATION - movements at the port lifted product was almost $1.5 bil P7 diversify the economy •The onlycompanytosupplyand NEWS: HUNTER PE TEACHER GROOMED TEENAGE STUDENT install our ownstairlifts •For straightorcurved staircases and remain internationally•Indoor and outdoor stairlifts •Freehome assessment There are so many companies in the Hunter that would benefit from it. 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8 NEWCASTLE HERALD Wednesday August 26, 2020 newcastleherald.com.au newcastleherald.com.au NEWS READY TO REBUILD Wednesday August 26, 2020 NEWCASTLE HERALD 9 NEWS Dr Sleap said the i t step to t lar t STEMM hub will be a ro t c ntr s rt uture in W out id ydn y t M to STEMM concepts in Year ‘ and informal learning spac- ‘ critical regional resource unt r i ll 8, said. es, and collaboration spaces. ui d to FUTURE doctors, scientists, "It opened us up to inno- e University of New- engineers and mechanics vative thinking and encour- castle is seeking Common- ta t l ad in will emerge from the Hunt- aged us to think abstractly. wealth investment in the u ortin t that will provide young er's HSC class of 2020. It also allowed us to go on building, which is scheduled While their career paths excursions and talk to people to begin following plan- tat cono ic may be diverse, their form- in careers that we might be ning approvals. r co ry ro ative engagement with interested in." e Committee for the t people with skills they STEMM subjects - those Kasey is one of thousands Hunter has nominated the which incorporate the disci- of students who stand to project as a top priority for and ic. plines of science, technology, bene t from the University of the region in the lead-up to ni i a engineering, mathematics Newcastle's planned Hunter the October federal budget. i an x and medicine - are likely to STEMM Regional Transfor- " e University of New- need for jobs that would have played a signi cant role in mation Hub. castle is a world leader in in shaping their post-school An artist's impression of the University of Newcastle's Hunter STEMM transfor- e $207 million building research and education, mation hub at the Callaghan campus. A Cessnock High School student Kasey Scott and Hunter-based STEMM industry Schools partnership program leader Dr Scott Sleap. goals. will be situated where the and we have strong working The Hunter has one of the fastest growing participation rates for STEMM in the state. i : Max Ma n on higher education and in- e Hunter Region is rst University of Newcastle relationships with industry stead committed to support- among the fastest growing " e university can play a -0.5 per cent. around 10 years now." emerge in coming building, McMullin, current- and government. We know natural role in this recovery, secondary education has to universities generally hav- ing the very sector that we "I don't believe it's one Dr Sleap said the universi- major role in it." Zelinski said. through the Hunter Regional regions for STEMM partic- ly stands. that with these three groups come on board and help de- en't really been up to the rap- know will play a critical role as Australia's number one program in the Hunter that ty's STEMM hub would build Professor Zelinsky said the " e best projects for the Transformation Hub. ipation in the state, which e project is the largest working together, we will velop the skill sets that young id change that is occurring," in the nation's post-corona- university for collaboration has led to that success, it has on the existing success and STEMM hub would deliver region are those that attract is delivering dividends for capital investment under- have far greater impact than people are going to need for he said. "We will also strengthen virus economic recovery," with industry, by providing been a combination of work prepare graduates to make a 'living-lab' environment to investment and support Australia's global compet- students' study options and taken at the institution and by going it alone," University the future," he said. "What that means is we she said. decades. facilities that bring people that has happened at New- signi cant contributions in grow and nurture skills that from government and indus- itive edge in established employment outcomes. is predicted to create up to of Newcastle Vice Chancellor Dr Sleap said the STEMM are going to be heavily reli- " e University of New- together in education, re- castle uni, Regional Devel- both emerging and estab- would will power jobs and try. rough the right mix industries like agriculture, Cessnock High School stu- 2100 jobs during construc- Alex Zelinsky said. hub would be a critical re- ant on overseas workers that castle's STEMM Regional search, innovation, and en- opment Australia (Hunter) lished industries. industries of the future. of government investment, healthcare, and resources." dent Kasey Scott credits the tion. "As the largest growth cen- gional resource that would Australians could do but we Transformation Hub is an trepreneurship." and the NSW Department " e whole concept of the "It's exciting to think of university expertise and STEMM curriculum as a fac- e 17,270 square metre tre in NSW outside Sydney, provide young people with are not preparing them with Federal Newcastle MP ideal stimulus investment Hunter Region schools of Education," Hunter-based STEMM building is that it the potential we will realise regional partners, the Uni- Sharon Claydon encouraged tor in her decision to pursue facility will accommodate the Hunter is well-equipped skills they needed for jobs the skill sets for the jobs that opportunity for the federal have some of the highest in- STEMM industry schools promotes an integrated ap- - and create for younger gen- versity of Newcastle will be the federal government to a medical degree next year. 2300 sta , students, research- to take the lead in support- that would emerge in com- are coming. government. It will create creases in STEMM participa- partnership program leader proach between the di erent erations - by fostering part- closer to ful lling our vision support the Regional Trans- Newcastle Herald "Cessnock High is a very ers and industry partners. ing the state's economic ing decades. " ere is a massively jobs and help rebuild our tion rates in the state over the Scott Sleap said. nerships that grow research to support growth industries STEMM-driven school," It will feature adaptable elds in multi-disciplinary "We have massive STEMM formation Hub. local economy today, while recovery from the COVID-19 past seven years - an average "We also have had very important restructure that and development expertise such as biotechnology and Kasey, who was introduced research laboratories, formal areas. at's the way indus- skill shortages in our work- "It's high time that the fed- also setting up our region to pandemic. of 19 per cent compared to strong industry support for needs to occur and that through the Regional Trans- advanced manufacturing try is working so tertiary and force but our schools and eral government stopped its be a leader in the industries STEMM building will play a formation Hub," Professor right here in the Hunter, senseless, ideological attacks of tomorrow." 26/8/20 7 Wednesday August 19, 2020 NEWCASTLE HERALD
newcastleherald.com.au NEWS newcastleherald.com.au READY TO REBUILD 6 NEWCASTLE HERALD Wednesday August 19, 2020 NEED SECURE generate $12.7 billion in SIGN IN economic bene ts through Areyou suffering from NEWS READY TO REBUILD international airfreight, industrial expansion and in- hip or FOR YOUR Newcastle’screasedow tourismnc tralin c overic al trialcentre knee pain due BUSINESS? the next two decades. Everynew medication/treatmentBut if the Codehas toE upgradepass thr ough aseries of clinical trials, aprocess to which takes seis venotra donelyear as s,partbef of ortheei De-tcan be approvedfor wider use. Osteoarthritis? 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Areaged between 35 –65yearsofage. u ter te yMAKES IT EASY standing of the bene ts that an upgraded airport will Havesevere pain in your hip or knee caused by deliver," Newcastle Airport M outcome for the runway and STEP 1 Osteoarthritis. it would be political suicide Recent patronage guidelines chief executive Peter Cock Do yousaid. Participants receivestudy medication and study FROM tourism and higher for anyone not to invest in Visitor enters your premises have Alopecia? - require businesses to keep a and " ere's no doubt that related carefro education to global blood- the runway," Port Stephens mour dedicated medical team at Scans the supplied QR Code (via Call delivering full international stock transport and freight Mayor Ryan Palmer said. record of visitors to assist with 4979 5278 & no cost. The study involves 12 visits to the Kotara "If you talk about wanting smartphone connectivity will be a game logistics, there is no other ) at your entry point. 4979 clinic over8-10weeks. Participants receiv to get jobs going, if you want contact tracing should outbr 5253 changer for northern NSW. It e$80 infrastructure project in the eaks each visit fort to talk about shovel-ready Email: will also signal a real partner- ravelexpenses. Hunter with as much po- of COVID-19 occur. advertising@ projects, something that is ship between our communi- tential to transform as many newcastleherald.com.au sectors of the region's econo- in the planning stages and ty, government at all levels Call Paula on 02 4089 3745 or has had millions of dollars STEP 2 or and Defence." my as the Newcastle Airport scan this QR code email spent on it, has all the facts ACM, owner of this newspaper, are A letter signed by the [email protected] runway upgrade. Vistor to This study has been approved by Bellberry HumanR fills out their name and find out more Novatrials areseeking volunteerswith Alopecia esearch Ethics Committee. Few projects from regional and data that you would here to do what we can to support heads of 12 industry, busi- to join a ever want and the will of a phone number on a 1 page clinical trial of apotnessential and educationnewtre organi- Australia in recent decades our local busines atment. have attracted such a united region behind it; if it doesn't ses. webf Yo sations was recently sent to orm and clicks submit. umay be eligible forthe trial if you: Novatrials arenow seeking volunteersfor the fo show of support from busi- happen you are going to have Prime Minister Scott Morri- llowing clinical trials: just under a million devastat- Areaged between 18son–6 expressing5(inclusiv supporte) for Osteoarthritis of ness and industry groups GROWTH POTENTIAL: The Hunter's tourism sector has the potential to become a theHip or Knee (for ages 18-65) and from across the political ed people here in the Hunter ACM Secur e Sign In (SSI) can Haveatleast25% the project. south-east Asian tourist hub. i : i i or gr eater e NSWhair Mineralsloss Coun- KidneyDamage caused by Diabetes (for ages 18 divide. and the wider area." -75) Management consultant assist you with record-keeping STEP 3 Youare able to attendcil, the Committee for the " ere are so many com- appointments at our Kotaraclinic (8 visits Osteoporosis (if youhaverecently startedProlia or Alendronate) panies in the Hunter that Oliver Lamb, who worked requirements and over8months) Hunter, the Hunter Business Alopecia with Newcastle Airport on its keep visitor Details sent by email for you to Chamber, Hunter Defence, would bene t from it," said Participants receivestudy medication and study Leigh Bryant, from May- business case for the runway details out of sight. collate and keep on file. the University of Newcastle, -related carefroma Psoriasis -mild to moderate extension, said international dedicated medical teamHunterat no Workerscost. Pa andrticipants Busi- eld-based Scorpion Inter- also receivetravel Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) national Freight Services. connectivity with regional expenses forattendingnessappointments NSW were among. those centres was becoming in- that signed the letter. " is is a great opportu- It is only through the willingness of clinical creasingly important in the READY FOR TAKEOFF: Few projectsForf haveurther attractedinf ormationPatersonplease MP Meryl Swan- trial volunteersthat we can advance nity. Hopefully this time we such a united show of support from business and medicine and continue changing lives. won't allow people to come 21st century. call 02 4089 3744 son discussed the project "Around the world what industry groups and from across the political divide. or email up with excuses about why with Deputy Prime Minister Forfurther inf we are seeing is the emer- [email protected] McCormack in June. ormation call us on 02 4089 3744 it can't be done, we need to This study has been approved by BellberryHuman Research EthicsC 3938071 " e ommitcommunitytee. wants or visit www.novatrials focus on why it should be gence destinations that ha- meet the needs of modern .com.au ven't previously been on the ing industry.AW " e cost-ben- this to happen. e March Novatrials,Suite done." runway would also been a per cent of those end up at RAAF aircraft. 7, Level2,OTP House, 10 BradfordClose, Kotara,NSW 2289 map for non-stop ights and tle, Port Stephens and the e t analysis is extraordinary 2019 ReachTEL survey found But time is running out to y non-stop to markets that boon for the Hunter's multi- Newcastle with Kris Lees," e Department of De- tourism," he said. Hunter with expanded in- and the proximity to New- that ve local government secure the $65 million in fed- are critical to the Hunter's million-dollar thoroughbred he said. fence, which plans to spend "Gone are the days when ternational ight capacity at "I feel sure it could be via- castle and the Hunter Valley areas across the Hunter said eral funding for the upgrade, future." and racing industries. $120 million on its share of people could spend three or Williamtown," University of is key," he said. that 95 per cent of the Hunter which must coincide with a Higher education, in Overseas horses presently ble [a horse quarantine cen- the work, is unlikely to make four weeks on vacation, peo- Newcastle Vice-Chancellor "If we get our 500 stable residents want international planned RAAF base mainte- particular the University arrive in Melbourne before tre]. You only have to look at a similar investment in the ple now want short breaks Alex Zelinsky said. the number of stallions that development o the ground ights out of Williamtown," nance and remediation pro- GATEWAY: Bloodstock from Europe could be brought directly to the Hunter rather than of Newcastle, which hosts being quarantined for two runway for 20 years. to di erent locations. at " e University of New- are shuttled from Europe Newcastle will become the she said. ject due to commence next to Melbourne. thousands of international weeks at Werribee. A Code E runway, suitable means places like Sydney castle will play a signi cant and the UK through the likes northern centre for horse "I implore the government April. students, will be among the Hunter-based Australian training and the key loca- for both international pas- and Melbourne, where a lot for the 1.4 million people "It's been critical to ag- role in this enormous eco- of Coolmore and Arrow eld not to let this opportunity e Committee for the Asia and those connecting biggest bene ciaries of inter- Bloodstock director Jamie tion for the importation of senger aircraft and the needs of tourists have been to be- who travel from around the ricultural producers in the nomic opportunity through [horse studs], and to take it a slip past. Hunter has listed the up- from the UK and places like national ight capacity. Lovett said the ability to y horses from the northern of the RAAF base, will involve fore, have lost popularity for Hunter to international des- Darling Downs. It means partnerships with industry, step further, Japan. "We must optimise this grade as a top priority for the that," she said. "We know that to continue direct to Newcastle, com- hemisphere. It just ticks so creating a runway that is 800 repeat visitors, they want to tinations each year. they don't have to battle welcoming new students " ose horses could be work so that our regional region in the lead up to the " ey are still going to go to build a robust and sus- bined with a Port Stephens many boxes." millimetres deep with 350 try out something new." Wellcamp Airport west through Brisbane tra c and and talent to our region, and quarantined in Port Ste- economy and its community October budget. on and discover the cities tainable regional economy, horse quarantine centre, Newcastle Airport's ex- millimetre anges. Destination Port Stephens their products get to market through research and devel- phens before making a short bene t from the jobs and "With the attention that as well but it would allow us of Brisbane is among investment in infrastructure could make the Hunter the Newcastle Airport will chief executive Eileen Gilli- quicker which is really crit- opment on our campuses trip to the Hunter Valley." isting runway was installed connectivity this will bring. Williamtown has got and to get them here rst rather Australia's regional airports that will support global con- main entry point for horses operate as normal during the land said the region's already ical in some of those high and at our Williamtown Hub, Similarly, Newcastle Jock- in the 1950s and has been "We have a shot at creating conversations we are hav- that are already reaping the nections is critical. It's ex- from the northern hemi- 15-month project. booming tourism sector had than have to encourage them premium Asian agricultural that will complement the resurfaced numerous times over 4000 jobs and real op- ing with all sides of politics bene ts of a Code E-rated citing to think about the op- sphere. ey Club chief executive Matt It is estimated the project the potential to become a out of the cities." markets," Mr Lamb said. future global directions of over the years and needs portunity for our region." at a state and federal level, runway upgrade. portunities that will open up "On average we are bring- Benson said the project was would create 4500 jobs and south-east Asian tourist hub. In addition, upgrading "[Upgrading Newcastle our regions." to be fully upgraded to the timing of the overlay at Cathay Paci c transports in education, trade, research ing 20 horses a year and 90 a natural t for the horse rac- "It would enable us to re- Newcastle Airport to inter- Airport's runway to Code E] An international standard Williamtown and the jobs cargo from the airport to and innovation for Newcas- ally extend our market by at- national status would save would mean being able to that will come o the back of up to eight hours travel time Hong Kong weekly. this, it's all pointing to a good tracting visitors directly from
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collaborationcollaboration and far and better far better place-basedplace-based planning. planning. 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Singleton. i : i : a a el-ready,el-ready, local council local council pro- pro- our local economy. region'sregion's 10 local 10 govern-local govern-"We have"We thehave collective the collective overnight overnight or longer or longerand in- and in- jects thatjects our that members our members can can ment areas.ment areas. capabilitycapability and capacity and capacity to vest to further vest furtherin the local in the econ- local econ-300 per300 cent, per with cent, more with than more than"Local "Localgovernment government in- completein- complete and stage and two, stage val- two, val- representrepresent the greatest the greatest value valuecreation creation and accompanying and accompanying e dam e woulddam wouldenable enableGloucester Gloucester Water TreatmentWater Treatment Sydney SydneyCity Deal City which Deal built which participatebuilt participate in, will in,deliver will delivera a RangingRanging from roadfrom up-road deliverup- deliverand we and are weready are toready omy," to omy,"Dungog Dungog Commons Commons 500 riders500 visitingriders visitingDungog Dungog frastructure frastructure will developwill develop ued at, ued$7 million,at, $7 million, is under is under of investmentof investment for the forSingle- the Single-economiceconomic injection injection in our in harvestingour harvesting of water of duringwater duringPlant onPlant demand. on demand. strong relationshipsstrong relationships between between broad dispersalbroad dispersal of stimulus of stimulus grades gradesto water to treatmentwater treatment rebuild rebuildour economy our economy after chairwomanafter chairwoman Kate MurphyKate Murphy each week."each week." connectivityconnectivity and acces-and acces-construction.construction. ton localton government local government area," area,"local economy."local economy." periodsperiods of healthy of healthy ow in the ow in theFormer Former Liverpool Liverpool City theCity councils, the councils, state and state Com- and Com-funds acrossfunds theacross region the atregion a at a centres,centres, the council the council projects projects the impacts the impacts of recent of naturalrecent naturalsaid. said. 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"Infrastructure"Infrastructure support support Creedon Creedon said thesaid region's the region's which iswhich complementary is complementary to council to council is seeking is seeking funding funding merce merceand business and business owner ownering to improveing to improve water security water security for periods for periods when river when owsriver current ows current coordinator coordinator general general and gave and a real gave focus a real to focus mak- to mak-creasinglycreasingly hard to hardcome to by." come by." Sue Gilroy, President, plementplement the three the majorthree major"We hope"We the hope federal the federalgov- acrossgov- acrossthe region the regionfor ad- for tourismad- tourism sector sectorwould wouldbe a beinvestment a investment in the inairport, the airport, for, focuses for, focuses on the onsouthern the southern Sue GilroySue said. 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RebuildRebuild campaign. campaign. roads, improvementsroads, improvements to pub- to pub-that. Tradethat. has Trade increased has increased by visitor by economy,"visitor economy," he said. he said.valued valuedat $14 atmillion, $14 million, is jects is hasjects been has compiled been compiled to to so resultso inresult substantial in substantial job living job memory.living memory.NEWCASTLE it HERALDwouldit bewould pumped 49be pumped to the toeight the councilseight councils in the Western in the Western ernance ernance led toled genuine to genuine ■ BOB PYNSENT:■ BOB PYNSENT: P18 P18 OPINION Newcastle Herald, 22/8/20 LEWIS' VIEW COASTLINES OurNewcastle MPs Community and the Consultative apparatus Upper HunterThe Air funding Quality that we hope Committee on the Environment Advisory Committee newcastleherald.com.au of government, including to attract will not only Saturday August 22, 2020 18 NEWCASTLE HERALD the bureaucracy, need to create local jobs, but will OPINION recognise the committee’s kick-start recovery across SE 'Ready to Rebuild' by working together legitimacy – and its agenda our communities that have A golden moment for Chris Davis yesterday. i : a n n NFRASTRUCTURE is a key enabler for BEACH WATCH growth. Not surprisingly it's a focus for – and let the Hunter do its been impacted severely by the Hunter Joint Organisation. et start to the weekend and surf elooks Hunter Region is large, disparate and beautiful, and through collaborative like staying on the small scale. Low pres- infrastructure planning and delivery we share to rebuild a COVID-BLZ_LP1756 drought, bushfiresBLZ_LP1753 and moresure system to form off the cansouth bring coast greater connectedness, economic and will only produce fresheningdevelopment offshore and revitalisation bene ting winds. Early high tide to suitevery the local inner government area. shattered economy. recently COVID-19. reefs at Cowrie, ar each and Mereweth-e Hunter Joint Organisation is the col- laboration of the 10 councils of the Hunter: er. 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Winds: ortherly 15 to 25 knotsregional turn- leadership for our communities. ing westerly 20 to 25 knots duringWe bring the deep and granular local Newcastle Herald, 22/8/20the morning. knowledge of our member councils to bear on the issues and opportunities before our Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasingregion. to 1.5 to 2.5 metres offshore. e Committee for the Hunter's cam- Swell: ortheasterly below 1 paignmetre for regional infrastructure provides a fantastic opportunity for our region to use its inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres EDITORIAL united voice to secure the best outcome for offshore around midday. our communities. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60 per cent e three chance major projects the campaign is focused on include the Newcastle Airport of showers. A thunderstorm likely. Lake Macquarie's Kay Fraser, Cessnock's Bob Pynsent, Port Stephens' Ryan Palmer and Newcastle's Nuatali Nelmes are Code E runway upgrade, the University of A unified voice for the Hunter Region four of the 10 mayors of council areas making up the Hunter Joint Organisation. icture i one De ea Newcastle STEMM Regional Transformation We don't always agree but true collabo- NEWCASTLE SHIPPING Hub, and the Port of Newcastle Multi-pur- ideal strategic option for broad dispersal of ration comes when we can feel comfortable stimulus funds across our local communi- HE Hunter Region has at times ARRIVALS pose Deepwater Terminal. disagreeing and, through dialogue and notes, the airport leases space on William- ese trio of projects are important ties. compromise, forging a way forward together. suffered from a babel of voices Yesterday: 06:30 Hisui Hori on; 10:00 e funding that we hope to attract will town RAAF base. Their agendas do not priorities that the Hunter Joint Organisation is experience of the Hunter Joint assuming to speak on its behalf. Svit er Maitland; 15:00 Hoegh Tracer;supports. T not only create local jobs, but will kick-start Organisation tells us that, while it is hard, always coincide, and Defence Department recovery across our communities that have Some of the cross-talk came from 16:00 -Arcturus; 18:30 Star Crios;While they aren't the only infrastructure collaboration is rewarding and the only way needs will always take precedence over projects on the agenda for our 10 member been impacted severely by drought, bush- to get enduring outcomes. Tlocal rivalries. Federal and state bodies 21:00 Hakutaka res and more recently COVID-19. commercial preferences. councils, they are recognised as projects that Unless we push-out together, local gov- would have overlapping responsibilities. Today: 03:00 Troodos Air; 06:45will ulk have oy- fantastic outcomes for all of our Of course this sounds simple but genuine The STEMM project, intended to replace ernment will never be heard at the higher One side of politics would lose interest in an ance; 07:45 Alentejo; 08:45 Houtmangracht;communities. ‘ ‘ collaboration is hard work. level by our state and federal government e Hunter Joint Organisation's legisla- organisation started by the other. the McMullin Building overlooking the main 10:00 Marlin Millennia; 14:30 Taipower e Hunter Joint Organisation, with the counterparts. support of the committee, is championing tive mandate and our commitment to our entrance to the Callaghan campus, was Prosperity VIII; 19:00 irai; 20:00 avios We know it is in the region's best interest To get around these problems, the Com- stimulus in the October federal budget for communities is to provide leadership and that the Hunter Joint Organisation builds recently put on hold by the university as part advocate for the good of the Hunter. mittee for the Hunter was formed two years Antares; 21:00 Petrel Pacifi c; 22:45shovel-ready ormos- local council infrastructure relationships and align with, where possible, of its financial defence against COVID-19. Working closely has its challenges, as ago to provide a single, unified voice for the abulk rave projects. other regional representatives across the Local council infrastructure, spread our region is so diverse and each local region. As an "independent, non-partisan" The biggest project of the three, the con- DEPARTURES public and private sector. across the region, bene ts the needs of government area has its own unique set of Working with the committee on this cam- tainer terminal, has had a turbulent history Yesterday: opportunities waiting to be unlocked. organisation, the committee would identify leaders and peak bodies and which would 05:51 Spring ealth;many 17:30 over the needs of a few - from town paign is the Hunter Joint Organisation living for more than 20 years. The port insists the centre revitalisation and destination/tour- Our 10 mayors have a dual focus; they are long-term, strategic goals for the region and bring even greater benefits to the economy urenai; 19:45 Century ave; 22:00 African its commitment to regional collaboration. $1.8 billion terminal can be built entirely ism development, to road safety, pedestrian committed to delivering outcomes for the Only working together can we be 'Ready work to see them achieved. The committee eaver region and for their local communities. were they developed as a package. with private funds, yet the NSW government and cycle accessibility, and community to Rebuild'. Today: 01:45 Mg Mercury; 05:13 A ua Only by respecting each other's inde- is chaired by Sparke Helmore solicitor and Outlined in a report titled The Hunter: infrastructure and facilities. ob ynsent is chair o the unter oint rganisa is still forcefully opposed. pendence and listening to our di ering Hunter Business Chamber leading light Vision; 12:00 Hoegh Tracer; 13:00 -Arc-By collaborating and uniting these local e aggregate capacity and capability of tion and ayor o Cessnoc Ready to Rebuild Australia's Economy, they This last point shows why we need a priorities can we work e ectively together. Richard Anicich, who did much of the turus; 15:55 Hisui Hori on; 15:56 Amgovernment Port priorities, our region will draw the local government sector represents an are: a Newcastle Airport runway upgrade investment from other levels of government. early recruiting work. He also invited union unified voice to advance this region's aims. Cartier; 16:26 Okra; 17:45 Hakutaka; 22:00 to accommodate "long-range, wide-bodied Our MPs and the apparatus of govern- participation, with Hunter Workers secretary aircraft", the University of Newcastle's Star Ismene; 23:45 Star Crios Daniel Wallace on the committee board. ment, including the bureaucracy, need to STEMM centre and the Port of Newcastle's recognise the committee's legitimacy - and As we are reporting today, the committee AIR QUALITY long-debated container terminal. its agenda - and let the Hunter do its share to has identified three projects that it says Newcastle: ood;Wallsend: Very good; All would contribute to regional progress, rebuild a COVID-shattered economy. enjoy the support of all of the region's but all have obstacles. As the committee Beres eld: Very good;Singleton: ood; ISSUE: 39,387. Muswellbrook: Very good ith our 20 NEWCASTLE HERALD ac Rescue Helicopter Service,w rrent COVIDSaturday-19crisis, AugusttheWes 29,tp 2020 Through the cu vital in ensuring prompt ulanceand NSW Health, will be aeromedicalpartnersNSW Amb OPINION communities. newcastleherald.com.au DAN CONWAY to specialistmedical care forour access we sdramaticallychanged the way crossAustralia, thispandemic ha Likeall organisationsa raising activities. community,includingour vitalfund businessand our presenceinthe do best in There is a clear role for governments in responding to this ntinue to focusonproviding the EW E W he Servicewill co Despite the challenges we face,t st in need 24-7. aeromedicalsupport forthose mo Uni prioritises KPIs, surplus over staff n, including Sponsors, ssio whocontinues to support our mi To everyone in our community erethanks ency servicespersonnel,our sinc crisis through delivery of the ‘three Ts’ economic stimulus – wonderful Volunteersand emerg OVID-19 has affected all of us, a decade of sector-leading surpluses, COV StrategyDonors, our of the shovel and the screwdriver - The National Tertiary Education Union's dpleasestay safe. causing everyone to make tough Regardless of the sacrifices staff are willingan ID-19 has presented a "unique opportunity" members have also made difficult choices ere decisions. Employers are not to make, and the comparatively strong fi-#WeAreH timely, targeted andto deal temporary with a claimed underlying financial – to inbuild this crisis. Our jobs members andwere asked positionto HOSE who lived through the early immune, and they too must make nancial position of the university (with more problem and to cut underperforming cours- consider varying the hard won pay and '90s recession will likely recall the Cchoices to ensure they survive the current than $500 million of cash and investments visiblein signs - empty shops, long es and jobs. But this has nothing to do with conditions of their enterprise agreements. health crisis and pending financial crisis. its coffers), the Vice Chancellor and man- jobless queues and signi cant our cities and regionsCOVID-19. for future This is a choice togrowth... make the most We advisedIt is management hard that to our memlook- past Tnumbers of young people leaving education The University of Newcastle is one of the agement's choice appears made: no job is of a crisis. A choice to prioritise buildings bers were prepared to defer pay rises and with limited job prospects. largest employers in our region. So, when safe and there will be mass sackings. and to hold onto surplus cash, over staff. reduce leave balances in order to financially e Hunter was particularly a ected, with themanagement Hunter, make choices thatwith affect the its significant existing economic and socialIt is the staff of the university whothe havejobless rate hovering around 2 per cent While many institutions and businesses support the university. In return, members lives of university staff, the impact on our delivered its financial success. Theabove NTEU the NSW average across the recession. are doing everything they can to support asked the Vice Chancellor and senior man- e current COVID-led recession looks community can be significant. As such, remains willing to negotiate and staff remain their staff through this tough time, university agers to share the financial burden (keeping and feels di erent in that its impacts are everyone should pay attentioninfrastructure to the choices and its large and diverse labourwilling pool. to sacrifice further contributions. management is using this "unique opportu- in mind that the VC and senior managers more uneven across the economy. It is made by university management. nity" to push staff into unemployment. This However, it is only reasonable that a staff ecting di erent cities, regions and indus- gave themselves a pay rise in February). tries in contrasting ways. Australia's various University management has argued is a choice; a choice to prioritise manage- expect their loyalty and sacrifices to be recently that, despite holding eye-watering Our members' requests were wholly matched by senior management. CBDs have been particularly impacted given ment's financial KPIs over the wellbeing of rejected. The NTEU's negotiations with their economies' reliance on daily foot tra c amounts of cash and investments following Dan Conway is National Tertiary Education Union the university and Hunter communities. managementDrew exposed aButterworth, disturbing truth. from visitors and o ce workers, which has Newcastle acting branch president largely evaporated due to social restrictions. e Hunter has fared somewhat better, Newcastle Herald, 29/8/20 though the economic consequences are still signi cant. Local employment in mid-July was about 4 per cent below the level observed in mid-March, based on ABS numbers. e true number of unemployed is probably higher given these gures do not count JobKeeper recipients, which masks the severity of the crisis. Indeed, this recession is forecast to be deeper than any observed since Australia WANT TO KNOW MORE? has collected consistent economic data. ere is a clear role for governments in responding to this crisis through delivery of the 'three Ts' economic stimulus - timely, targeted and temporary - to build jobs and position our cities and regions for future A A ASS S A beautiful day on Newcastle harbour. icture arina Neil
You can read more about the Hunter Ready initiative growth. Industries and communities equally have a role to play, however the focus here A two-pronged infrastructure investment Hunter, with its signi cant existing econom- is on governments' capacity to catalyse and strategy can work here, focusing on acceler- ic and social infrastructure and its large and accelerate the recovery. ated delivery of both large, shovel-ready and at hunter.org.au, or contact the Committee for the diverse labour pool. e Hunter is also well e appropriate mechanism for govern- T smaller, screwdriver-ready projects. placed to capitalise on the changing role ment stimulus in the current environment is strategy must of course re ect on of CBDs in an environment of accelerating is scal expenditure. With real interest rates demands for government support elsewhere digitisation and remote working. Hunter CEO, Alice Thompson on +61 490 688 125 or very close to zero, we are approaching the and the need to simultaneously drive the limits of the e ectiveness of monetary poli- public health response. e region's natural assets, relaxed lifestyle, transport connections and relative cy. e RBA has suggested states and territo- ‘ In the large projects bucket, the Commit- ‘ a ordability can continue to entice workers ries should be aiming to spend an extra $40 tee for the Hunter has identi ed and costed and their families from the capital cities in [email protected]. billion collectively across the next two years, three big projects for delivery in the Hunter increasing numbers. Indeed, I made the representing a doubling of their existing that are advanced in planning and would move here from Sydney with my family just commitments. Some of the questions facing leverage partner funding support. On screw- last December for these exact reasons. state and territory governments, and the driver-ready projects, the Committee along On the 'when' question, while the imper- federal government as it looks towards the with the Hunter Joint Organisation have Strong projected population growth ative is for immediate stimulus, enthusiasm provides further impetus for infrastructure October budget, are: how, where and when identi ed an integrated program of works for an infrastructure-focused response delivery in the Hunter beyond that needed should investments be made? targeting the communities and sectors of the needs to be tempered by the knowledge that for economic stimulus alone. On the 'how' question, research by the Hunter most impacted by COVID-19. large projects can take a long time to design Lessons learned in other Australian cities International Monetary Fund suggests that On the 'where' question, it is important READ MORE and deliver. Conversely, small 'screwdriv- suggest that infrastructure development in government investment in infrastructure for governments' investments to be targeted er-ready' projects such as maintenance the Hunter cannot lag population growth can provide the greatest contribution to to capitalise on areas with existing strengths works and improvements to existing assets without risking the region's ongoing economic growth in Australia's current that will be further enhanced by structural can start faster and equally generate positive livability. environment. changes following the COVID-19 pandemic. economic returns. In this context it is hard to look past the Drew utterworth is senior anager public policy Newcastle Airport Code E Runway Upgrade and econo ics at wC University of Newcastle STEMM Regional Transformation Hub Our life is made up of pr ecious memories. We spend alifetime making them, but often onceweare gone, theyend up in ashoebox hidden away. Memories is Port of Newcastle Multi-purpose Deepwater Terminal anew online platform designed to change the waywepreserveour memoriesand stay connected with lovedones for futuregenerations. Capturefamily history,create avisual timeline, record me ssages, and invitefriendsand family to cont Hunter Council Infrastructure ribute to your legacy.Unboxyour life and createasecure Memories Timeline todaythat will last forever. Your lifedeserves morethan ashoebox. memories.com.au
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