People in the most marginal seat in regional NSW, Upper Hunter, usually work in coal mines, power stations, or on farms. There's both concern and optimism about traditional jobs.
There are thousands of locals across the Hunter who trained or worked at the power station."The mining industry is supporting local employment but it's a lot less than what it was in the good old Liddell days."
"A few of 'em have managed to snag jobs in the local industries, but the majority of kids have left town," he said.Liddell is one of Australia's, and the world's, oldest coal-fired power stations.Agriculture is also a major player in the Upper Hunter and there is a push to promote careers in farming."I was a crazy little horse girl and very passionate," said the broodmare manager at Godolphin Stud.
"I was lucky enough to start my young family, and have the work-life balance to come back and do what I love and be a parent," she said.Agriculture, mining, and energy are the three traditional job sectors in the region likely to face industry changes amid the ongoing transition to renewable energy.
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