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New analysis shows Hunter's economic outlook is more unpredictable than most

Matthew Kelly
Updated March 22 2021 - 12:51pm, first published 12:00pm
Automated: A driverless dump truck. The increased use of artificial intelligence will impact on employment opportunities in the mining sector.
Automated: A driverless dump truck. The increased use of artificial intelligence will impact on employment opportunities in the mining sector.

There are about 700 unique job types in the Hunter's economy that each require 280 different skill and knowledge sets, a new study of the region's economy shows.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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