March 2015
Hunter Diversity Awards
People working in the mining, banking, legal and Aboriginal affairs sectors have highlighted what is making the Hunter a...
Airport contributes over $1B to Hunter economy
Newcastle Airport’s latest economic impact study has confirmed the Airport’s role as one of the region’s key economic an...
Eight ways to improve profit in a business
‘How to improve profit in a business’ is a common question. Probably the question to ask first is ‘How do I increase gro...
Start with WHY
Have you found yourself preparing for a meeting to get a new client and you’re thinking of what your ELEVATOR pitch is?
Why 63 could be your most valuable age
Decisions made when you are 63 could have a significant impact on your retirement.
Record low interest rates mean an acquisition can kick start your growth
I’m sure you’re all familiar with the term “acquisition” but have you ever seriously considered it a viable component of...
$17 million mine subsidence strategy a major boost for investment in Newcastle
NSW Treasurer Andrew Constance and Liberal candidate for Newcastle Karen Howard have announced one of the major barriers...
Increased new home building in the Hunter
ABS figures on new home building approvals indicate that activity across the Hunter / Central Coast region increased sli...
Slow upswing for Australian commercial property
Australasian commercial property markets are delivering favourable returns against the global property market, with the ...
Hunter’s housing deficit to rise by 30,000
The Lower Hunter needs to accelerate housing supply or risk a widening deficit of over 30,000 homes within a decade, acc...
The Power of Online Video
We often hear from our customers that their customers “can’t quite get it until they actually see it”.
Is social media the answer to marketing on a low budget
Social media marketing has revolutionised the corporate world.
Strategic market plans
A well designed market plan articulates the nature of your products, how these products benefit your target market, your...
Hosting a client event – giving back to your clients
If you get clear on your purpose for hosting the event, the format right, it really gives you and your clients an opport...
Walking the fine line between creative and simple
We all aspire to be a marketing genius who creates the most creative campaigns in the market and is known as a marketing...
Hedweld looking forward to a successful 2015
After what has been a challenging year for the Australian mining industry Hedweld is optimistic about 2015.
Community room officially opened
Community groups and organisations now have a new meeting space at their disposal, thanks to the partnership between BHP...
Bengalla mine gains consent until 2038
The future of the Bengalla mine and its 400 employees has been assured following the NSW Government’s approval of a new...
New local apprentices at Eraring
Australia’s largest power station has again committed to educating young local workers, with five new apprentices joinin...
Planning agreement gives boost to community projects
Singleton Council has signed a Voluntary Planning Agreement with Liddell Coal Operations that will contribute $580,000 t...
World coal demand forecast to exceed 9 billion tonnes by 2019
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Medium-Term Coal Market Report 2014 forecasts growth and dynamism of internation...
PAC recommendation for continued mining at Mount Thorley Warkworth
The New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission has recommended that approval can be given to continue mining at Moun...
NSW Government buys back CSG licences
The NSW Government has bought back two large coal seam gas exploration licenses which include parts of the Hunter.
NSW Mining Beyond 2015
Fixing the NSW Planning System, better infrastructure for mining communities and greater protection from illegal access ...
Lockheed Martin facility opened at Williamtown
Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews MP formally opened Lockheed Martin Australia’s new facilities at the Williamtown Aero...
New premises for MGA
After solid growth in recent years, the local branch of MGA Insurance Brokers has moved from Booleroo to larger and more...
AV Chartered Accountants relocate
After almost 20 years in the same location, AV Chartered Accountants is on the move.
Green shoots emerging in local economy
With the dramatic drop in unleaded petrol prices and a low Australian dollar, the Hunter Research Foundation’s latest Hu...
Opalescent Group expands
The Opalescent Group has expanded with the acquisition of Display Power Group Pty Ltd, a Central Coast based business of...
Hard work pays-off for Hunter TAFE community
Extensive work over the past three years has paid off for Hunter TAFE.
2015 Hunter Investment Prospectus officially launched
Published by Hunter Business Publications in conjunction with RDA-Hunter, the Hunter Investment Prospectus, which is en...
HVTC CEO appointed to national industry board
Australia’s oldest group training organisation will have a stronger voice about the future of apprenticeships and traine...
HVTC collaboration provides training for welding industry
A Centre of Excellence is being established near Maitland under a new training delivery partnership between HVTC and the...
Premier officially opens largest regional conference centre in NSW
The honourable Mike Baird, Premier of New South Wales, officially unveiled the new $6 million, 1650‐delegate capacity Cr...
Newcastle Airport - Canberra flights to recommence
Direct services between Newcastle and Canberra are to recommence from 27 April.
Phil Cox leaves Hunter TAFE
Phil Cox had his last day as CEO/Institute Director at Hunter TAFE on 13 February.
National award for Hunter production company
A series of educational videos to help reduce fatalities on NSW roads has taken out a national award for local productio...
Masters study for Hunter United’s scholarship winner
Hunter United employee Kirsty Maher was awarded one of four ‘Emerging Leader Tertiary/Vocational Education Scholarships’...
TAFE assists independent learners enter Uni
For Jedidiah Curry the Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) was his ticket to a double degree at University.
Seniors living opportunity on offer at Huntlee
Huntlee is the first new town to be built in the Hunter in more than 50 years.
Easier international travel out of Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport and Singapore Airlines have launched a campaign challenging Hunter residents to ‘rethink’ how they fly...
Stage 1 Newcastle Airport expansion
Newcastle Airport’s $14.5 million terminal expansion project reached a milestone on February 24 with Stage 1 being compl...
FROM THE EDITOR
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