Awards poised to recognise Lake Mac business boom
Entries to this year’s awards are open 13 May-6 June. Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on Friday 29 July, wi...


HMA LAUNCHES FOR 2022
The 2022 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc. (HMA) will hold its annual gala awards’ event at NEX, King Street Newcastle on...


2022 Hunter Defence Conference essential for industry as national defence investment grows
With billions in new defence infrastructure investment on the horizon for the Hunter, the 2022 Hunter Defence Conference...



May 2022
Green Hydrogen Hub set for phase 1 construction following DISER funding boost
The Port of Newcastle Green Hydrogen Hub Project received a further vote of confidence following announcement by The Hon...


Air Race World Championship set to take Lake Macquarie to new heights
The sky over Lake Macquarie will soon be filled with some of the world’s best pilots, racing at speeds of over 400 kilom...


Newcastle Airport celebrates win for the region after $55 million funding announced for terminal upgrade
On April 14 the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon. Barnaby Joyce, announced $55 million in funding for a signi...


Maitland Taste pairs with the Mutual Bank for delectable three day feast
If you hunger for delicious dishes, aromatic wines and the freshest farm to table produce from the Hunter Valley and sur...


Applied Virtual Simulation awarded multi-million-dollar Defence contract
Applied Virtual Simulation has been awarded an AUD $17.9 million contract by the Australian Defence Force to deliver a s...



April 2022
Qantas lands inaugural Adelaide flight in Newcastle
The Flying Kangaroo has landed in Newcastle, bringing passengers direct from Adelaide to the Hunter Region for the first...


Newcastle Permanent & Greater Bank boards endorse merger proposal
The Board of Directors of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent have unanimously endorsed the proposal to merge, recommen...


Join the conversation: Port Waratah wants to hear local voices
Take part in the Local Voices Community Survey to help inform Port Waratah Coal Services about your local community conc...


Newcastle Airport supports local establishment of east coast submarine base
As Newcastle Airport’s expansion draws closer, the organisation has publicly supported the establishment of an east coas...



March 2022
University of Newcastle’s Q Building awarded world-leading 6 Star rating – the first in regional NSW
The University of Newcastle’s Q Building has become the first building in regional NSW to achieve a 6 Star Green Star ‘D...


Full steam ahead: Burton Automotive boards Hunter Valley Steamfest’s 35th anniversary
Hunter Valley Steamfest, Australia’s premier festival of all things steam, is proud to announce Burton Automotive as its...


Newcastle Airport named on Bonza’s inaugural route map in the largest launch announcement in Australia’s aviation history
Bonza, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, together with Newcastle Airport, has announced on 15 February a hi...


FlyPelican’s new home base at Newcastle Airport brings local jobs
Up to 15 new jobs are set to land, as leading regional airline and charter company, FlyPelican, sign a new lease at New...

