HunterNet Co-operative

Name: HunterNet Co-operative
Address: 755 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW, 2300, AU
Telephone: +61 2 49254482

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HunterNet aims to be a recognised leader and voice that drives sustainable economic development in industry.

We drive growth and success in industry by bringing individuals, SMEs, multinational primes, academia, and government to the same table. Our vibrant cluster is run by expert mentors who build the right relationships, open opportunities, and facilitate education and idea-sharing to deliver tangible benefits to our members. Through the power of many, we’re focussed on making the future bright.

21/05/2026

Great to see strong engagement at this week’s Southern Strength Agile Manufacturing Network session, with a fantastic turnout bringing together industry, government, and key partners focused on strengthening local capability.

It was valuable to hear from NSW Minister for Finance, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement, and Natural Resources, Courtney Houssos, who reinforced the importance of building a resilient and competitive domestic manufacturing sector supported through smart government procurement and long-term capability investment.

We also appreciated insights from Daniel Chaplin | General Manager | Downer Group, highlighting the role major industry partners play in developing and sustaining local supply chains and advanced manufacturing capability.

The message throughout the session was clear: we are on the same team. When industry, government, as well as organisations like HunterNet and Southern Strength work together, we strengthen sovereign capability, open doors for local businesses, and ensure the Hunter and broader NSW manufacturing sector continues to grow and innovate.

Thank you to Southern Strength and all those who contributed to the conversation. The energy in the room reflected a shared commitment to backing local industry and delivering real outcomes for our region.

Bradfield Development Authority

21/05/2026

Another fantastic HunterNet General Members Meeting this week, proudly hosted by Hall & Wilcox.

A huge thank you to the team for welcoming our members into their wonderful newly established premises. It was a fantastic space to connect, collaborate and share insights across our network.

We also extend our thanks to our panelists Suzie Leask GAICD, FGIA, Albert Ponte and Clare Kerley for an engaging and insightful discussion.

The conversation sparked plenty of thoughtful questions and great interaction from the audience, highlighting the value of bringing industry together to share perspectives and experiences.

It was also great to welcome new members Crown Technologies Pty Ltd to the HunterNet network, alongside member updates from KOR Equipment Solutions and North St Partners.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to another valuable evening of connection and conversation.

14/05/2026

The NSW Department of Education is promoting two fully funded TWDS training programs for businesses in manufacturing and industry.

The first, on 25 May, focuses on ESG and sustainability using Material Flow Analysis to help organisations measure environmental impact, improve resource use, and identify practical sustainability actions.

The second, held 26–27 May, explores Future Manufacturing Technologies, including Industry 4.0 and 5.0, covering automation, AI, IoT, digital twins, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies, with a focus on building a transformation roadmap.

Both programs aim to strengthen business capability in sustainability, digital transformation, and future workforce readiness.

Click below to register and learn more.

https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RZlD0

14/05/2026

🚨 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 & 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘅.

Join Clare Kerley, Albert Ponte and Suzie Leask at our May General Members Meeting for an engaging discussion exploring the rapidly evolving legal and workplace landscape impacting businesses across our region.

This timely session will cover key emerging issues including:
✔️Changes to workers compensation claims for psychological injuries
✔️Shifting approaches from the Fair Work Commission
✔️The increasing rise in underpayment claims
✔️Legal and commercial risks currently facing employers

The panel will also unpack the broader challenges they are seeing across industry and answer questions from members, providing practical insights businesses can take away and apply.

These developments are moving quickly and carry significant operational and financial implications for employers, making this a valuable session for all HunterNet Members.

Secure your ticket here:
https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RWbc0

12/05/2026

𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙉𝙚𝙩 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 & 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙪𝙢𝙨 – 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙩!

🔹 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 & 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘅
📅 19 May | Member only
Connect with fellow members and hear key industry updates.
[https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RvnD0](https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RvnD0)

🔹𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮: 𝗧𝗖𝗢 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
📅 21 May | Member only
Explore operational considerations influencing manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness.
[https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Rvxv0](https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Rvxv0)

🔹 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📅 27–28 May
Join industry leaders to discuss the future of new energy and regional capability.
[https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Rvpr0](https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Rvpr0)

🔹 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲
📅 27 May
Showcasing innovation and opportunities across the new energy sector. *Full Symposium ticket required.*
[https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RvvR0](https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RvvR0)

🔹𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 – 𝗔𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝘆𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗰 – 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮: 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆: 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲
📅 5 June | Member only
A practical workshop on preparing your business for AI adoption and growth.
[https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RvvS0](https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RvvS0)

Registrations are closing soon - secure your place today!

12/05/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝘁?

The 2026 HunterNet Industry Outlook & Annual Pulse Survey is still open, and we’re encouraging our network to take part before it closes on Friday, 19 June.

This year’s survey includes a new Industry Outlook component, helping to build a clearer picture of the conditions across manufacturing, energy, defence and the broader industry landscape.

Your input will help inform stronger collaboration, more targeted initiatives, and ensure we continue delivering meaningful value to our members and stakeholders.

𝗜𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗮 $𝟭𝟬 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗰𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆.

🔗 https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0RpQb0

HunterNet Career Connections HunterNet Future Leaders Hunter Defence

07/05/2026

This week, HunterNet CEO Ivan Waterfield had the opportunity to take part in the University of Newcastle Hunter Industry Open Day in Muswellbrook - a fantastic event focused on connection, collaboration, and the future growth of our region.

As the Hunter continues to evolve, events like this reinforce the importance of bringing together industry, education, research, and community to shape a stronger future for the Upper Hunter and beyond.

Ivan contributed to the Future Made panel discussion, facilitated by Laura Eadie, IRF Director, alongside industry leaders discussing key themes around regional planning, investment and future opportunities for our local communities..

The scale of engagement throughout the day highlighted the strength and potential of our region:
🎓 182 individual registrations
🎓 20 research and innovation displays
🎓 407 current University of Newcastle students from the Upper Hunter in attendance

It was encouraging to see such strong participation from students, industry representatives, researchers, and community stakeholders all committed to exploring how we can work together to drive innovation, create pathways for future talent, and support sustainable regional growth.

Thank you to the University of Newcastle for hosting such an important and forward-focused event.

HunterNet looks forward to continuing the conversation and strengthening the partnerships that will help shape the future of the Hunter region.

04/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 & 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!

This year, we’ve introduced a new component, capturing a clearer, more quantitative view of the conditions stakeholders are operating in across manufacturing, energy, defence and the broader industry landscape. While we’re engaging with industry every day, this is an opportunity to bring those insights together to help inform stronger collaboration and more targeted initiatives.

We’ve also retained the opportunity for you to provide direct and anonymous feedback on your experiences with HunterNet. The survey is once again being conducted by an independent third party, ensuring confidentiality.

It takes just 10 minutes and a $10 donation will be made to Ronald McDonald House Newcastle for every completed survey.

🔗 https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Q0L-0

HunterNet Career Connections HunterNet Future Leaders

24/04/2026

Lest We Forget.

On behalf of HunterNet Cooperative, HunterNet Career Connections, HunterNet Future Leaders and Hunter Defence, we pause to honour and remember the service men and women who have served, and those who continue to serve our country today.

This morning’s service at Nobby’s Beach was a moving reminder of their sacrifice, courage, and enduring legacy.

We are grateful, we remember, and we will never forget.

14/04/2026

𝙐𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙉𝙚𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 & 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙪𝙢𝙨- 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝘼𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙

From practical business insights to industry-leading conversations, HunterNet’s upcoming events are designed to connect, inform and create real outcomes for our region.

𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨
🔹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸
Wed, 22 April | 8:00 am - 9:30 am | HunterNet Offices | Stay ahead of Australia’s new model Code of Practice and understand what it means for your business, workforce and compliance. https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0M3T80

🔹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁
Fri, 12 June | 4:30 pm - 6:00pm | HunterNet Offices | Build meaningful connections with fellow members in a relaxed, high-value networking environment. https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0M5FL0

🔹 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮
Thu, 21 May| 8:00 am - 9:30 am | HunterNet Offices | Dive into operational considerations and uncover the true cost drivers impacting your business performance. https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0M5DM0

🔹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝘆𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗰
Tue, 21 April | 4:15 pm - 7:00 pm | Newcastle Cruising & Yachting Club | Connect with the HunterNet network, hear the latest updates and gain insights from within our member community. https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0M5FK0

👉 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜? 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤@𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙩.𝙘𝙤𝙢.𝙖𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙙.

🌟 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Wed, 27 May 5:30 pm | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00 pm | Newcastle City Hall | The flagship event of Hunter New Energy Week, bringing together leaders across industry, government, research and investment to shape the region’s energy future. https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0M5ln0

Plenty of opportunities to connect, share insights and stay across what’s happening in the region.

08/04/2026

🎬 HunterNet Member Spotlight – Industrial Gaskets & Sealants Pty Ltd

We’re proud to launch the first of our 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁's, focused on highlighting the capability, innovation and collaboration across our network.

Our first feature showcases INDGAS and the role they play in supporting industry across the region.
Their work demonstrates the strength of local capability and the value of connected supply chains through HunterNet Cooperative.

𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:
✔️ Custom gasket and sealing solution manufacturing
✔️ Waterjet and CNC cutting across a wide range of materials
✔️ High-precision fabrication for complex and large-scale applications
✔️ Supply of industrial sealants, adhesives and rubber products
✔️ Fast-turnaround production supported by ISO-certified facilities

Thank you to Joel Gardiner and the INDGAS team for their time and for providing insight into their operations, partnerships and contribution to the region.

We look forward to bringing you this series as we continue to profile members and the outcomes being achieved through collaboration.

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+61 2 49254482

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http://www.hunternet.com.au/

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