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KEY INDUSTRIES

• The Hunter Region’s economy is made up of a number of leading industry sectors that combine to drive a strong regional economy.
• The Region’s economy has diversified in recent years, building upon traditional strengths to introduce new industries and expand existing industries to form a broader based economy that is much more resilient to external factors.
• Industries in the Hunter are characterised by a level of innovation and a “can do” attitude that is fuelling sustained economic growth and a secure future for the entire Region.
• These factors, combined with the Hunter’s numerous other competitive advantages, have seen billions of dollars invested in recent years by a host of companies, including major national and international corporations.

The region’s leading industry sectors include: 

·           Coal mining

·           Power generation

·           Manufacturing

·           Aerospace

·           Tourism

·           Agri-business

·           Wine

·           Equine industry

·           Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

·           Call Centres

·           Defence

·           Health

·           Film & Television

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Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a joint Commonwealth-State initiative to support regional development. Funded by the Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and State Government to be key facilitators of change and development in their regions.

RDA-Hunter will be the first point of contact for Hunter communities across all levels of government to promote regional initiatives and partnerships. RDA-Hunter coordinates the local response to opportunities for employment, regional development and community capacity-building.