May 2016
New chapter for Hunter Research Foundation
Hunter Research Foundation (HRF) has outlined the details of a partnership with The University of Newcastle that paves ...
Larry Platt recognised for innovation
Larry Platt, The Advitech Group's Executive Chairman, was recently recognised by Newcastle Innovation, a division of the...
Less talking, more making
In his recent article on innovation theatre Tim Kastelle described what innovation theatre looks like in business and a ...
Leadership and coordination of innovation
Innovation has always been an important part of business in the Hunter and as testament, there are many businesses able ...
Newcastle Smart City Initiative on track
Developing Newcastle as a smart city is part of Newcastle City Council's long-term plan.
Practical innovation program unique to Hunter
Business innovation program, The Rippler Effect is a trailblazing five-month course comprising a series of workshops and...
Skills to support innovation in the Hunter
Innovation means many different things in 2016. For Hunter TAFE in its simplest form, innovation requires the right mix ...
The Hunter’s innovation space
Innovation in business is recognised globally, nationally and locally as essential to sustainability and competitiveness...
The people you meet at lunch…
Eighteen04’s 10th Innovators Lunch was held at the CSIRO Energy Flagship in Mayfield West on 18 March.
Prospering in regional NSW on the back of the ‘Ideas Boom’
It is commonly stated that innovation will be one of the keys that unlock Australia’s future success, competitiveness an...
Creating a new vision for Hunter manufacturing and engineering
The downturn in mining spending since 2013 has hurt many local manufacturers.
NeW Space – New Ideas
The University of Newcastle is using the relocation of their business, commerce and law programs to the Newcastle CBD as...
Hunter Innovation Festival 2016
The Hunter Innovation Festival is in its ninth year.
Early technology challenges with cloud
The Cloud has certainly changed the way we can now work.
2016 NEWi Awards calls for entries
The Lunaticks Society invites regional and international digital innovators to submit entries in 16 award categories and...
Using and sharing BIM with your next project
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is becoming mainstream in the documentation of projects within the construction ind...
Where’s my data?
Cloud computing services have undergone massive growth with increases tipped to continue into the future.
Hunter real estate agent ranked highest in regional Australia
The principal of PRDnationwide Newcastle has been ranked as the top real estate agent in regional Australia.
Inclusivity – The Overlooked Resource of Change Management
When rearranging work structures, introducing new technology or moving office change management is often seen as the sil...
Business planning: Getting the right people on board
Do you do any S-T-R-A-T-E-G-I-C thinking and planning in your business and life?
Greater Building Society to become Greater Bank
The Hunter-based Greater Building Society will change its name to Greater Bank in May after receiving approval from its ...
2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Nomination period opens
The launch of the 2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc. (HMA) nomination period was held on 6 April.
WHO Printing supports Environmental Award Winner
Grace Liley has won the prestigious WHO Printing Environment and Sustainability Award in the 2016 NSW/ACT Young Achiever...
Award-winning law firm opens office in Newcastle
Award-winning law firm, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA), has opened an office in Newcastle to provide on t...
$130 million dual tower mixed use building for Newcastle
A Development Application has been lodged with Newcastle City Council for the construction of this multi-storey, mixed u...
AMP Advisory Group recognised
The AMP Cancer Council Pro Bono Program is a joint initiative with the Cancer Council to assist cancer patients and thos...
From The Editor
With the Federal election approaching the 2016 Federal Budget was economically responsible, highlighted by significant t...