Newcastle back in business and ready to host events
Newcastle is ready to accommodate an influx of new event bookings as the City reopens the doors for functions at its key...
Official opening for Scone saleyards
Communities in the Upper Hunter and across the New England are set to benefit from improved stock selling capacity with ...
Let it flow - Murrurundi water pipeline opens
The Murrurundi water pipeline opened on 29 May and the town’s water restrictions have been eased to level 2.
Venture capitalist blown away by University-born small wind turbine startup
Compact, yet offering the highest energy output in its class, a small wind turbine innovation is attracting large commer...
Jetstar returns to Newcastle Airport with Melbourne services recommencing from late June
Newcastle Airport is pleased to welcome back Jetstar flights from late June, with the region connected to Melbourne via ...
June 2020
New shipment signals new opportunities for the Hunter
For the first time since 2013, a roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) vessel made call at Port of Newcastle with a commercial cargo.
Electric vehicle chargers installed portside
City of Newcastle has teamed up with Port of Newcastle to deliver a new electric vehicle charging station on Wharf Road ...
SW Government names Williamtown as location for new Special Activation Precinct
The Hunter Region and Northern NSW are set to reap significant benefits after the NSW Government today announced William...
Canstar Awards 5-Star Rating to The Mutual Bank’s Retirement Account
The Mutual Bank is proud to have been recognised again by Australia’s largest financial comparison site, Canstar, by bei...
Sweet boost for visiting seafarers
While the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the way we live and work, our region’s critical export activities continue, ...
May 2020
New intercity trains ramp up testing
Testing is ramping up on the New Intercity Fleet with the first two new trains now travelling on the network under their...
Opportunities soar for Cessnock Airport with $6.6 million grant
On 27 April Cessnock City Council welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government that will see $6.6 million invested in...
Library bands together with hospital to assist health care workers on the coronavirus frontline
Staff at Singleton Public Library have answered the call from local doctors, harnessing cutting-edge printing technology...
Hunter recruiter helps out as it receives 300% more resumes
Forsythes Recruitment & HR has received triple the number of resumes in the past few weeks as the impact of COVID-19 hit...
Newcastle company launches game changing, Australian manufactured, load sensing washer
Newcastle headquartered firm Visyload has launched its new load sensing washer that it says will be a game changing, mon...
April 2020
Future Leaders Scholarship 2020 awarded
HunterNet has announced the recipient of the Kristen Keegan Future Leaders Scholarship 2020 is Sharni Campbell, Recruitm...
Draft pricing confirms increased investment and affordable water bills
Hunter Water customers will benefit from increased investment in the region’s water and wastewater infrastructure, while...
Collective pitches in to Help Hunter business
A collective that was inspired by the team at Newcastle creative agency Out of the Square (OOTS), will provide a suite o...
The Station landscaping moves full steam ahead
Landscaping works around The Station are moving full steam ahead, with works started end of March.
Lake Mac moves towards electric future
Lake Macquarie City Council has flicked the switch on a new EV charging strategy, with four new fully electric fleet car...
Students receive $36,000 boost for studies
A total of $36,000 has been awarded to 18 talented and inspiring students as part of the 2020 Port Stephens Mayoral Acad...
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