May 2014
Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival
The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival (EVFest 2014) is being held on 16-17 August.
Local technology targets hydrocarbon storage and management
CIAgent Solutions Australia Pacific’s with new Polymer Bunding Technology is proving popular with industries using hydro...
Safety – not the number one priority
As with all things in life, health, eating, drinking, exercise and fun, business is about “balance”.
Good ergonomics is good business
we often see the frustrating side of running a business that comes from having poor equipment, workplace design.
First aid saves lives
Although the NSW coal mining industry maintains one of the best health and safety records in the world, workers continue...
Why engage a Work Health & Safety (WHS) Consultant?
In any midsized to larger business a critical member of staff is a qualified Safety Professional.
Australian Internet of Things Forum
Forum will question how Australian cities and industries can take the lead in innovation & adoption.
2014 Hunter Innovation Forum
Leading thinkers gather in May for a forum looking at the Hunter region’s role in the global innovation race.
Nationally accredited training in innovation
The Business Centre in Newcastle has developed the first nationally accredited innovation learning and skills business c...
What happens when someone gets hurt at work?
Australia takes its work health and safely obligations seriously but workers still have work related injuries.
FROM THE EDITOR
I am sure you have heard the need for Australia to embrace innovation.
National hygiene program launched in the Hunter
New hygiene program for Australia’s food retail, cafe & hospitality industries is being kicked off in the Hunter.
Construction underway for $11.3 million Lake Macquarie Football Facility
The facility will be a major football event centre for the Hunter
Major investment in Williamtown to accommodate additional JSF fighters
The Federal Government has approved the acquisition of an additional 58 F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
AGL makes changes to Gloucester CSG Project
AGL revised its Review of Environmental Factors application regarding the Waukivory Pilot Project at Gloucester
Nominations open for the Hunter Central Coast Tourism Awards
Nominations are now open for The Hunter Central Coast Tourism Awards until 28 May.
Cabinet reshuffle results in no Hunter ministers
The cabinet reshuffle appointment of Mike Baird as the new NSW Premier has seen both Hunter ministers dumped
Mayfield bulk fuel storage facility expands to meet demand
The $50 million bulk liquid storage facility is currently approved for a throughput of 400 million litres
Local accountants grow
Leenane Templeton Risk Management Pty Ltd has been formed by the joining of Leenane Templeton accountants & advisors an...
Business sentiment remains firm
The March quarter 2014 ACCI – Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends reveals that general business expectations for the ne...
Work on Trinity Point Marina delayed
The approved start date for work on the $200 million marina at Trinity Point has been delayed until October 2016.
Confidence lifts in building sector
Business confidence in building and construction is the highest it’s been in six years since March 2008 according to Mas...
Mines rescue celebrate 88 years of safety
Today, NSW coal mining maintains one of the highest safety records in the world
Hunter Business Chamber relocates
The Hunter Business Chamber moved back towards the centre of Newcastle.
Australian workplaces are inflexible to their own detriment
Randstad has found that the majority of workers would like to be working remotely 30% of the time.
7 tips and 3 tests to help save your tax dollars
It is hard to believe but we are rapidly approaching the end of the financial year.
Group Training – a solution that works for youth unemployment
Solving the Hunter’s low youth employment rates. The answer for improving our future could be found in our history.
Create a financial roadmap
From my experience there are five key pillars for creating and maintaining a successful financial roadmap.
Surfing Icon building for sale
9 Darby Street Newcastle, home to the iconic local surf business Pacific Dreams
Significant Honeysuckle building purchased
Wholesale Fund Manager, Aviator Capital, has purchased the significant city building known as 1 Honeysuckle, Newcastle.
New retail / commercial development for Cessnock
This two storey boutique retail and commercial development is located right in the middle of the developing Cessnock Cen...
Coles commits to Huntlee
Coles has signed on to purchase a significant parcel of land within the Huntlee development
Report identifies more focused way to fight cyberthreats
Report finds nine basic patterns make up 92% of security incidents; no organisation is immune from a data breach.
Konica Minolta’s advanced monitoring capabilities
Konica Minolta’s latest series of Bizhub multifunction copiers incorporate advanced ‘Remote Panel’ technology
Xero plans to bring banking model to Australia
Xero plans to bring its next generation banking model to Australia.
Windows XP support ended
Microsoft stopped supporting its XP Operating System on 8 April meaning that there will no longer be updates.
How innovative are we in the Hunter?
The Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) has monitored and evaluated business innovation in the Hunter.
Merewether High reaches Abu Dhabi World Finals
The Merewether High F1 in schools team Super Sonic Speed will compete in the Abu Dhabi World Finals in November.
Newcastle defence supplier takes out Innovation Award
ATSA has taken out the Innovation Award at the Annual HunterNet Chairman’s Awards held in April.
Innovation in patents? Whats next…?
A typical scenario for a business with a world beating idea: patent protection is applied for and a patent is, eventuall...
Business benefits when innovation is embedded in company culture
Innovation is a word that has increasingly been bandied around for quite a few years
Innovation isn’t always good for business
Did you know one of Steve Jobs greatest innovations came while in Malaysia when he observed a child trip over the cord a...
Locally developed technology gains overseas markets
ShafTest, Bureau Veritas’ technology for testing critical shafts and pins, is successful on an international scale.
Collaboration key to local manufacturers becoming high tech
The Australian Industry Group’s Innovation Cluster was recently introduced to “Rosie” the robot by Dr Gavin Paul, Resear...
Revolutionary clean energy technology launched
An innovative heat conversion technology that generates low cost, zero carbon emission electricity from waste heat sourc...
Emissions Reduction Fund White Paper
Which outlines the centrepiece of the Government’s Direct Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - The Emissions...
High speed rail – good for environment and NSW
Beyond Zero Emissions released its High Speed Rail (HSR) study in April
Local businesses saving on energy costs
Energy Hunter is collaboration between The City of Newcastle, the Hunter Business Chamber and Hunter TAFE.
Research powerhouses unite to transform energy innovation
The Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) at the University of Newcastle and the CSIRO have joined forces ...
Northern Highland Travel becomes All Australian Journeys
Northern Highland Travel’s name has changed to All Australian Journeys effective immediately.
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