Community engagement insights, stakeholder engagement best practice and consultation tips 

The Hunter New Energy Symposium , held in Newcastle Town Hall on 21 and 22 May 2025, made one thing clear: this region isn’t waiting. The energy transition is no longer theoretical—it’s here, and the Hunter is on the frontline. But while technology and policy might grab the headlines, what stood out at the symposium was something less tangible, but far more important: how we work together . So, let’s talk collaboration. But not the feel-good, handshake and photo-op kind. Real