HBR May 2025

Nominations for Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s (NTIG) 2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards are now open.

With Newcastle Airport set to officially become an international port of entry to Australia in August 2025, the installation of the airport’s first-ever aerobridge, a new baggage carousel, and key terminal finishes has signalled the final phase of a once-in-a-generation project that will redefine connectivity and economic growth for the Hunter Region forever.

Out of the Square (OOTS) creatives Ryan Williams, Graphic and UX/UI Designer, and Emmerson Maclean, Videographer and Editor, have been selected as Finalists in the inaugural Cairns Hatchlings competition

The annual Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards acknowledge and support business accomplishments in Lake Macquarie City, recognise and highlight achievements, and ultimately encourage all businesses in the city to strive for excellence.

The peak industry body for plumbers has welcomed a new TAFE NSW Maitland course aimed at giving locals a leg-up into a plumbing career and addressing a crippling skills shortage in the sector.

The 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) were officially launched on 7 May at the premises of Omnia (2024 Manufacturer of the Year <50 employees) and co-hosted by Apollo Engineering (2024 Manufacturer of the Year ≥50 employees).