Newcastle International College joins Study Hunter
RDA Hunter's Study Hunter initiative is pleased to welcome new partner, Newcastle International College to help promote the Hunter internationally
SAVE THE DATE – Leveraging a STEM Workforce Conference
RDA Hunter invites you to SAVE THE DATE for our upcoming conference Leveraging a STEM Workforce. The event, on April 13, will feature keynote addresses by NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer Professor Mary O'Kane and Google Australia's Sally-Ann Williams
STEM Skilling for the Workforce of the Future
Globalisation and smart technology is changing the way we live and shaping our future. Jobs are evolving and people are a key commodity.
Unlocking Opportunities in Regional Australia
REGIONAL communities will be asked to contribute to a revamped regional development policy to be crafted by the Coalition Government this year.
Fast-track the Hunter’s Economic Development
According to RDA Hunter CEO, Todd Williams, being an early participant in Australia’s east coast high speed rail (HSR) network will provide major economic development opportunities for the Hunter
High Speed Dream
According to RDA Hunter CEO, Todd Williams high speed rail is important for the economic growth of the Hunter but preserving the corridor must be dealt with as a priority
RDA Hunter offers STEM scholarships for pre-schools
RDA Hunter invites the Hunter’s early childhood centres to participate in the “Little Scientists” Program to introduce pre-schoolers to STEM
Australian Government and CEW offer Scholarships for Women in STEM
In partnership with the Commonwealth Government, CEW is offering two scholarships to senior executive women currently working in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) industry, to study Leading Change in Complex Organisations at MIT Sloan in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2016
Industry Partners invited to join RDA Hunter’s ME Program
RDA Hunter is looking for new industry partners to help build a STEM workforce for the Hunter’s future through its ME Program
Introducing ME Program Ambassador Sarah Gray
RDA Hunter is proud to introduce our first ME Program Ambassador, Sarah Gray. Sarah participated in the ME Program at Newcastle High School, graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from University of Newcastle and is about to start her career with Hunter Water
RDA Hunter invites you “The Impact of High Speed Rail”
RDA Hunter is pleased to be hosting General Manager of Central Japan Railway, Mr Shohei Yoshida on Thursday 18th February to present "The Impact of High Speed Rail - Japan's Experience for over 50 years"
National Stronger Regions Fund Round Three is now open
Applications are now open under Round Three of the $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund for funding priority infrastructure projects in disadvantaged regional communities.
What is the Hunter best at?
According to RDA Hunter CEO Todd Williams, the Hunter doesn't want to be left behind, so we need to keep up with the times and with our competitors. Globalisation and smart, mobile technologies are shaping our future.
nbn Building the Industry Workforce
Over the next 10 years nbn’s Delivery Partners need thousands of employees to design, build and operate the nbn™ network. nbn is keen to help candidates build the skills needed to get involved
Data Retention Industry Growth Programme
The Australian Government has announced the opening of a grants program to provide up to $128.4 million to assist the telecommunications industry with the upfront costs of meeting their data retention obligations
National Stronger Regions Fund Round Two Projects Announced
The Australian Government has announced $293 million to fund 111 projects to help deliver economic benefits to communities around Australia through Round Two of the National Stronger Regions Fund.
Hunter High Speed Broadband
RDA Hunter recently hosted a Hunter High Speed Broadband public information session featuring the Hunter's only 'Google Trusted supplier', Andrew Toogood.
Hunter Mobile Phone Black Spots Nominated
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald MLC, Newcastle Airport CEO Dr Peter Cock and RDA Hunter CEO Todd Williams will be talking about the need to nominate black spot locations to the Federal and State Governments.
Smart Specialisation – Prioritising for the Hunter’s Future
According to Cabinet Secretary The Hon Arthur Sinodinos at RDA Hunter's Priorities for the Hunter event, Newcastle (and the Hunter) should aspire to be a global city
Where will the Hunter’s Future Jobs Come From?
RDA Hunter has pinpointed the region’s seven competitive advantages - food and agribusiness; mining equipment, technology and services; medical technologies and pharmaceuticals; oil, gas and energy resources; advanced manufacturing; defence; and creative industries
Taking your Medicine
According to Hunter Medical Research Institute director Michael Nilsson said the medical research sector must “learn to be more entrepreneurial”.
Innovation the Key to Hunter Future
In an era when one business will often succeed by disrupting the old ways of another, the Hunter cannot afford to be left behind in the race to build a new economy
That San Fran Feeling
NEWCASTLE’S promising tech sector has been likened to San Francisco – home of the world-renowned Silicon Valley.
RDA Hunter Launches its Mini ME Program
Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 at St Peters Primary School Stockton saw Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One racing car at the launch of RDA Hunter's Mini ME Program recently
Floating a Bright Idea
A Hunter company that manufactures products for underwater vehicles has a philosophy of innovation and efficiency at its heart. Under Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s “ideas boom”, companies like Thornton-based ATSA Defence Services are being touted as role models.




















