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One hour south of Sydney
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20,000+ commuters, skilled locals and UOW graduates
Vibrant coastal city
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Supportive environment
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One hour south of Sydney
Strategic location, close to Sydney, its airport, and Canberra
UOW – a global university
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Costs and staff retention
Up to 33% more cost effective than Sydney, Melbourne and Parramatta
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Advanced manufacturing
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Defence
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Tech guru flies into town with...
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