As we close out 2025, many of us are finally exhaling.It ’s been a big year — full of changes, challenges, wins (some small, some massive), and plenty of “we’ll figure it out” moments when it comes to keeping our people safe, healthy, and well. And through it all, you’ve kept showing up for safety. That matters. At the Hunter Safety Awards , we’re getting ready to celebrate 10 years of recognising WHS excellence in the Hunter. That’s a whole decade of stories, from small busi

As we reach the end of 2025, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the incredible work happening across the Hunter in workplace health and safety. This year, we’ve seen WHS evolve from compliance-based systems into people-first frameworks that prioritise culture, mental health, and continuous improvement. We’ve heard stories of frontline workers stepping into leadership, students introducing new thinking, and businesses big and small embedding WHS into thei