October 2015
Collaborative hub for a clean, smart future
Eighteen04 has been established as a co-working space for CleanTech and Smart City focussed startups in the Hunter.
Lake Macquarie City Council finalist in 2015 Green Globe Awards
Lake Macquarie City Council has been announced as a finalist in two categories of the NSW Office of Environment and Heri...
The business of working wetlands
Newcastle is a Wetland City, surrounded by the Hunter Estuary, the Lake and the Bay.
Master Builders Excellence in Building Awards
In a tribute to the outstanding workmanship displayed within the region’s construction industry the Master Builders Asso...
Third consecutive WH&S award for Kingston Building
The team at Kingston Building (Australia) were congratulated with the Workcover Excellence in Work Health & Safety Award...
Consequential loss – Do you really know what’s being excluded?
Loss and damage are recoverable for breach of contract.
Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards
The 2015 Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards (LHUDA) attracted hundreds of business and community leaders to the Newcastle ...
Skill shortages remain in local building
Newcastle MBA Group Training & Personnel has been offering employment and training opportunities for youth of the Centra...
Security of payments: dates, deadlines & traps
The Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“the Act”) is unlike any other law in the count...
Home automation makes life easier for wheelchair bound woman
GB Electrical has recently completed its latest project in home automation to improve the independence and quality of li...
Adapting heritage buildings for modern use
An effective way of conserving the history and heritage of an important site is to adapt the existing heritage buildings...
Innovative precast concrete flooring solutions
Celebrating 25 years in business this year, Ultrafloor is a locally owned manufacturer of precast concrete flooring base...
Makeover service launched
Peter Siegmund, the owner of Maintain X, has launched a new service for Hunter property owners.
WesTrac is working to deliver better value to the construction market.
The WesTrac Game Changer bundle provides customers with an exceptional-value, work-ready bundle.
Strategies for a successful project
Project success does not happen by accident. Through careful planning, the chance of project success can significantly i...
APP Corporation delivering Tamworth Health Service redevelopment
On the 29 May 2015 the Tamworth Health Service Redevelopment project achieved a major milestone with the handover of the...
Don’t WASTE opportunities to reduce business costs
The answers to how business can best manage waste are changing, and these new answers are providing cost savings, along ...
NSW Government rebates for saving energy
All NSW businesses can receive rebates for upgrading equipment to more energy efficient options.
Why your survival means evolving your business
It's been some time since you started your business. Many business owners have mixed emotions as they experience the hig...
Six reasons to have Income Protection cover
More than 85% of Australians could not support themselves financially in the event of illness or injury. Here are AFRM’s...
Are you ready for a 2016 recession?
Every economy goes through a 5 stage process - a downturn/decline, a bounce, a drag, a release and then an upturn or inc...
Have you had your annual energy check-up?
Sick of coughing up more and more money each bill to pay your business’ rising electricity costs?
West End game changer
The Property Council of Australia has described news that UrbanGrowth NSW has purchased The Store building as a “Game Ch...
McDonald Jones rated as largest NSW builder
Local builder, McDonald Jones Homes, has been announced NSW’s largest builder in the residential (detached houses) build...
Taking advantage of evolving government policy
The Federal Government’s Direct Action Policy is up and running.
Indigenous archaeology made simple
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage should be taken into consideration in the early stage of any proposed development as it can...
New sponsor limbers up for Play-Wel competition
Businesses across the Hunter are donning their sporting attire, stretching their calves, and getting out of the office a...
BHP Steelworks site remediation
Hunter Development Corporation (HDC) has appointed Hunterbased construction firm Daracon to undertake construction works...
New networking group for local business women
Networking is a great way to build your business and meet like-minded people, but it can also be a daunting and lonely e...
Construction commences on The Huxley
Construction has begun on the $30 million dollar development known as The Huxley, for Thirdi Property.
Parker Scanlon outgrow their Broadmeadow office
After eight years in Broadmeadow, Parker Scanlon have moved to larger, newly renovated premises in Hamilton.
Catalyst Project Consulting appointed for new development in Wickham
With the announcement of the new rail interchange, the southern sector of Wickham will be undergoing transformation in r...
New owners for EMC Electric Vehicles
The Varley Group has acquired a new business; EMC Electric Vehicles. EMC primarily offers recreational and commercial el...
Local business support firm expands
It’s been a busy few months for the Hunter-based BusinessBasics team, with the opening of two new offices and the welcom...
eLearning company launches platform for teachers
Futura Group, a Newcastle-based edtech company, has launched eCoach BETA, a cloud-based platform providing high school t...
National recognition for Hunter based SMSF
Maitland financial services administrator, Heffron, was named as Best SMSF Administrator at this year’s AFR’s Blue Ribb...
Hunter Financial partners with listed advice firm
Local financial planning firm, Hunter Financial, has formed a partnership agreement with newly-established Countplus sub...
Tenders invited for Tourle St / Cormorant Rd duplication
Tenders from prequalified contractors have been invited for construction of the $103.8 million duplication of Tourle Str...
Leading disability service opens Lake Mac centre
Endeavour Group Australia has opened the doors of a new Leisure, Learning and Work Centre in western Lake Macquarie to m...
Equal Futures Project raises $18K
In March this year the Equal Futures Project - a local group of business leaders dedicated to raising awareness of gende...
2015 Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards
The 2015 Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards were presented at a gala presentation on 11 September at Lindemans Win...
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