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Hunter Investment Prospectus

The Hunter Region of NSW has Australia’s largest regional economy with over $95 billion gross regional product and over 60,000 businesses.

Its home to one of the largest Australian ports, a top 1% global university and one of Australia’s fastest growing regional airports.

The Hunter also offers a range of other competitive advantages as a business location and has a lifestyle that is difficult to match.

The Hunter is your smart business, investment and lifestyle choice

The Hunter Investment Prospectus provides a detailed overview of the Hunter and its advantages as a location to invest, do business and live.

The 2026 edition can be viewed here  (14MB PDF)

2026 HIP Cover archive

Contact Garry Hardie on +61 2 4062 8133 or email garry@hbrmag.com.au for more information.

 

Sponsors

HUNTER BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS THANKS THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS OF THE 2025 HUNTER INVESTMENT PROSPECTUS.

 

Gold Sponsors

 

BAE

BAE Systems

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, BAE Systems Australia works with the Navy, Army and Air Force to provide a competitive edge across domains including air, maritime, land, strategic surveillance, guided weapons and autonomy.

www.baesystems.com/en-aus/

 

Cessnock

Cessnock City Council

Cessnock City offers compelling opportunities for businesses seeking to establish, grow or diversify within one of NSW’s most dynamic regional economies –the Hunter.


www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

 

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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is committed to unlocking the full potential of regional NSW, and the Hunter is a standout destination for investment.

www.investregional.nsw.gov.au

 

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Hunter Land

Hunter Land is a leader in complex project delivery with its highly skilled team of professionals offering turnkey solutions for property development that includes land acquisition, estate design and management of every aspect of construction for industrial, business park and commercial projects.

www.hunterland.com.au

 

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Kongsberg Defence Australia

Kongsberg Defence Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, one of the world’s most trusted and respected suppliers of defence systems and products.

www.kongsberg.com

 

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The University of Newcastle

A global top 1% university, the University of Newcastle has delivered superior education and world-class research since 1965.

www.newcastle.edu.au

 

Silver Sponsors

 

Dantia

www.dantia.com.au

Dungog Shire Council

www.dungog.nsw.gov.au

Glencore

www.glencore.com

HunterNet

www.hunternet.com.au

Lovedale Farm

www.lovedalefarm.com.au

McNamara Adams

www.mcnamaraadams.com.au

MidCoast Council

www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au

NCP Printing

www.ncp.com.au 

Newcastle City Council

www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

NGM Group

www.ngmgroup.com.au

NSW Mining

www.nswmining.com.au

Regional Development Australia - Hunter

www.rdahunter.org.au

Scorpion International

www.scorpioninternational.com

Singleton Council

www.singleton.nsw.gov.au

Upper Hunter Shire Council

www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

 Varley Group

www.varleygroup.com

 

Bronze Supporters

 

Business Hunter

www.businesshunter.com

EJE Architecture

www.eje.com.au

Housing Industry Association – Newcastle

 www.hia.com.au

 Hunter Water

www.hunterwater.com.au

Knight Frank Newcastle

www.knightfrank.com.au

Maitland City Council

www.maitland.nsw.gov.au

Port of Newcastle

www.pon.com.au

Port Stephens Council

www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au

Zeal Futures

www.zealfutures.com.au