RDA Hunter has had the highest number of nominations for Board positions of any of the 55 strong network of RDAs in Australia

Smart Specialisation helps define our competitive advantages. RDA Hunter is applying the proven system as a catalyst for new activities to strengthen the economic development of the region

Joint natural disaster relief and recovery arrangements are available for Hunter areas including Cessnock, Dungog, Great Lakes, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle, Port Stephens, and Singleton.

The Australian Government is building safer roads in the Hunter through the national Black Spot Programme.

RDA Hunter Chairman and CEO this week joined the German-Australian Science Circle at the invitation of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Dr Christoph Mueller

RDA Hunter’s ME Program this week announced a new partnership with University of Newcastle’s Robogals and BAE Systems to engage the Hunter’s female primary and secondary school students in engineering, robotics and programming.

A Networked Future - Integrated Communications and Systems for Defence is the theme for this year's Hunter Defence Conference being held at Fort Scratchley on 20 and 21st May

The Economic Development Strategy for Regional NSW aims to drive economic growth and to deliver a dynamic and globally competitive regional economy. It also focuses on actions to address challenges and opportunities in Regional NSW

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RDA Hunter’s highly successful ME Program continues to produce outcomes for the Hunter’s industry, students and teachers

The Australian Government’s $300 million Bridges Renewal Programme (BRP) contributes up to 50% of the total project cost for the repair or replacement of bridges (and culverts) across the nation.

According to Todd Williams CEO RDA Hunter, The RDA Hunter Regional Plan provides potential investors and policy-makers with a better understanding of the Hunter and focuses on the region's economic development

Regional Development Australia (RDA) is seeking regional leaders with vision, drive and business experience who are able to foster strong communication between local communities and the Australian, state and local governments.

The Hon Bob Baldwin MP officially launched the 2015 Hunter Investment Prospectus which helps raise awareness of the Hunter as a business investment location nationally and internationally

HHSBB brings together regional experts to assist the Hunter leverage the benefits of high speed broadband and help build a stronger digital economy.

The Hunter Region has been bucking the trend with a significant turnaround in the HSC subject selections of our region’s young people against declining rates of STEM study across the state and nation.

Telstra is currently trialling the program in areas including Newcastle, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens and Forster-Tuncurry before it is implemented across other parts of the Hunter and the rest of the country throughout 2015.

Pelican Airlines under the Fly Pelican brand will operate double-daily services Monday to Friday and a Sunday afternoon service from April

The $476 million Industry Skills Fund—Growth Stream is a key element in the Australian Government's Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda and will deliver up to 200,000 training places and training support services over four years

Issues affecting mining jobs and the Hunter's future require consideration and balanced discussion according to RDA Hunter CEO

Attorney-General George Brandis has invited outstanding regional artists and arts workers to apply for up to $30,000 to develop their professional skills and gain experience in the national and international arts landscape.

Boosting the economic capability and performance of the Hunter is a primary focus for RDA Hunter as it commences its next three year phase led by new Chairman, Mr Michael Slater and Deputy Chair Mr John Turner

The Hunter will benefit from the Australian government’s recent announcement that $28.5 million will be pumped into local NSW bridges to improve the state's road network.

The Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Programme (HVSPP) is an Australian Government initiative to improve productivity and safety outcomes of heavy vehicle operations across Australia, through funding infrastructure projects.

The Australian Government has committed $300 million over five years from 2014-15 to the Bridges Renewal Programme (BRP).