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Hunter

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

Hunter

Keeping you up-to-date with the latest news, insights and advice across your region.

HIA uses a range of tools to keep members informed. This HIA News is a key method to deliver updates, but what other options can you subscribe to, follow or visit to stay connected.

The HIA website, including the Hunter Hub and the member dashboard is a central way we provide access to business advice, member benefits and logos.

Through social media, HIA shares news, highlights member stories, and promotes HIA activity. Locally this includes accounts you can join, including our Hunter Facebook group, hia.hunter and hia_homeinspirations Instagram pages and the HIA_Hunter X account.

To highlight key matters we produce member alerts, media releases and produce a Hunter podcast series.

Members also receive insights through the Housing magazine, while our regional offices, support hotlines and Help Centre provides personalised help on legal, business, and compliance matters.

Together, these channels ensure you can stay informed, supported, and engaged.

Craig Jennion
Craig Jennion
Executive Director
Hunter

Latest news
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08 Aug
Rezoning milestone paves the way for Broadmeadow transformation

“The completion of the rezoning of four government-owned sites provides an exciting opportunity for Newcastle,” commented HIA Hunter Executive Director, Craig Jennion.

07 Aug
Private certification a key to improved productivity for home building

“Obtaining a planning approval for a new home build adds thousands of dollars and months of delay to the home building process,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.

07 Aug
Victoria is the slowest and most expensive state for planning approvals

“Obtaining a planning approval for a new home build in Victoria takes over seven months and costs almost $20,000,” stated HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt.

07 Aug
Automatic mutual recognition with JobPass

Are you registered as a builder or trade in another state? You may be eligible to carry out work regulated work in WA. Find out more about JobPass.

Spotlight

President's report

Two Hunter members were recently acknowledged for their significant contribution to our industry, members...

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Apprentices

There’s no better time than now to employ an apprentice and help them build the foundation for a long and...

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Building the Hunter podcast

Hear from industry experts as they share their insights.

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National Construction Code 2022

Keep up-to-date with the evolving changes for your region. Check out the NCC 2022 hub with all the latest info, courses and seminars.

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Awards & events

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13 Aug
HIA Building Women Thrive Series

Stay up-to-date professionally and get handy information for your business by attending our networking events.

15 Aug
2025 HIA Mackay Building Women Luncheon

Stay up-to-date professionally and get handy information for your business by attending our networking events.

19 Aug
2025 HIA NSW Webinar Hitting 7 Star; tips and tricks to get it right.

Now that the NatHERS 7-Star requirement is well underway in New South Wales, what have we learned so far?

19 Aug
2025 HIA Sunshine Coast New Planning Scheme Presentation

A series of workshops or seminars that offer an in-depth look at industry and policy changes that could impact on your business and how HIA can help you.

HIA Awards

HIA Awards provide home builders and designers the opportunity to receive recognition, and showcase their work to the broader industry. Winners and finalists not only receive extensive media promotion for their business, they also get the opportunity to promote themselves as an industry leader.

2024 Award winners

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Home of the Year

Winner : Custom Built Projects

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Display Home

Winner : Yarrum Designer Homes

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Townhouse/Villa Development

Winner : Valley Homes

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Careers & learning

Learning a new skill or adding to your existing knowledge is the best way to advance your career and help reignite your passion for getting up in the morning and doing a job that you love. It's not just about what you can learn but also how you can use your new found knowledge to reach the next step in where you want your career to go.

Upcoming training
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13 Aug
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

This certificate course is designed for building and construction personnel who wish to gain valuable skills as a professional builder in the low rise residential sector.

18 Aug
Silica Awareness

Find out more about what silica is, how to work safely with products containing silica, what tools and systems exist, as well as where to get further information

21 Aug
NCC 2022: AS1684 Timber Framing Changes

Gain an overview and understanding of the changes to AS1684 Timber Framing Code.

25 Aug
Understanding HIA Building Contracts

This workshop provides a detailed understanding of domestic building contracts, using the relevant HIA contract for your region as an example. The contract is explained in full, describing each schedule and clause.

Support for your business

Building it right

HIA’s experienced Building and planning services team can help you navigate residential building legislation and keep your project on track.

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Getting approval to build

Most new homes and renovations to existing homes require a development approval (DA) before they can be built. A DA will normally be granted by the local council.

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Managing your safety

We have been helping businesses like yours for over a decade by offering safety checks and site-specific safety systems designed to meet current workplace health and safety requirements.

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Managing your business

HIA’s expert workplace advisors can offer you bespoke support to help you navigate the maze of compliance in the building industry.

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Location

Newcastle

17 Murray Dwyer Circuit
Steel River Estate
Mayfield West NSW 2304

1300 650 620 or 02 4014 2000
hunter_enquiry@hia.com.au

Office hours:
Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

Hunter

17 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Steel River Estate, Mayfield West NSW 2304

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