HBR May 2026

National Parks across NSW have recorded their highest ever visitation, with 65.5 million visits last financial year, driving economic growth and getting more people into the great outdoors.

MidCoast Council is supporting a range of major sporting championships and conferences that are set to bring visitors to the region and deliver flow-on benefits for local businesses.

Port of Newcastle has marked another milestone as the leader in renewable energy logistics, with the first oversize and/or overmass (OSOM) wind farm movement from its Multipurpose Terminal to the Uungula Wind Farm in Central West New South Wales.

TAFE NSW Cessnock will benefit from a $1.3 million joint investment by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments to upgrade training facilities and support growing workforce demand across the Hunter Valley.

Manufacturing across our region continues to evolve and adapt, asserting its place as a vital contributor to Australia’s industrial landscape and is entering a period of renewed confidence and visibility.

North Construction & Building is celebrating 40 years in business. Established in 1986 by Michael and Merle North, the company has since grown into a 100% employee-owned business committed to building with trust in regional communities.