2015 Hunter Manufacturing Awards
Council reserves Rosedale land for public recreation
Upper Hunter Shire Council is safeguarding the large section of land behind Murrurundi’s Rosedale Horse Complex, for public use and recreation. Only nine more lots of land will be released for residential development adjoining the existing 17 lots on Rosedale Estate. Council resolved that the remaining land, including Rosedale Paddock, will be included within Rosedale…
Resources for Regions results are in & Cessnock’s a winner!
The NSW Government announced Cessnock City Council secured $3.5 million under the Resources for Regions funding program.
City leaders welcome DA for Honeysuckle University of Newcastle City Campus Development
The bright future of Newcastle as a city renowned for its education, innovation and research moved forward on 14 June, with the lodging of a development application (DA) for the University of Newcastle’s Honeysuckle City Campus Development.
New Airport car park ready
Newcastle Airport has increased the number of public car parking spaces with the official opening of a new car park on 8 June to cater for passenger growth.
Maitland a centre for regional growth
The Hunter Research Foundation (HRF) Centre have been analysing the 2016 Australian Census and other data to better understand the dynamics of the Hunter
Turn the spotlight on an innovator, creator or game-changer
With nominations open for the 2018 Alumni Awards, now is the time to turn the spotlight on a UON alumnus, who is breaking ground in their field, making a profound impact on communities worldwide or inspiring the next generation of game-changers.
From the Editor
The Federal Government announced a mixed 2018 Budget for Hunter businesses on 8 May.
How to ask for testimonials
A testimonial is a recommendation from a satisfied customer conveying the performance, quality and value of a service or product. They can be requested for or just given when work has been completed.
Cool tips for a promo piece too hot to handle
In our design studio, BINK Creative, we deal with a large range of businesses – from sole traders to large corporations.
Promotional products provide affordable, accountable, measurable advertising
Now more than ever, marketers need to reward and build brand loyalty.
Three steps to inbound marketing success (and what does it mean?)
If you’re in marketing or sales you’ve no doubt heard the term “Inbound Marketing”… but how many of us actually understand it? We know we should be doing it, but where do we start?
ABC Photosigns Newcastle now part of the SignPlace Maitland
The SignPlace Maitland, celebrating 20 years of service to local businesses since 1998, is the new owner of ABC Photosigns Newcastle.
Tips for better sales conversions
Increasing sales levels can be tricky. It could mean having to help your sales team develop skills that they do not naturally excel in.
Video content: is your audience watching?
We are often asked, why do some online videos resonate with
target audiences and produce ROI results, when others don’t?
Are you set up to manage the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme?
The NDB scheme is new legislation that requires businesses to notify the Australian Information Commissioner, and any affected individuals, of any data breaches that occur within a business that is likely to result in ‘serious harm’.
Common cyber security blunders threaten SMEs
Small business owners are predominantly focused on major breaches to their business data, unaware that the real threats to their cyber security occur on a more micro scale, according to recent research undertaken by Servcorp.
Hunter lawyer develops Australian-first construction payments app
A Hunter lawyer is behind a new, Australian first, App to help those in the construction industry to get paid.
Hunter-based Compass Housing expands into Sydney with tender win
Hunter-based community housing provider Compass Housing
has won a major tender to manage 335 social and affordable
housing properties in Sydney.
New Appointments
NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY Lauretta Morton Lauretta Morton has been appointed as Director at the Newcastle Art Gallery. Lauretta has over 35 years’ experience in the visual arts and creative industries. Morton’s relationship with Newcastle Art Gallery began as an exhibiting artist in the 1990s. Her expertise and commitment as an arts administrator later earned her…
Safe harbour and directors’ liability for insolvent trading
On 19 September 2017 amendments, to the Corporations Act 2001 commenced which create a “safe harbour” for Directors to protect them from personal liability for debts incurred by an insolvent company in certain circumstances.
AUSTRALIA HAS 5 LANDING PADS GLOBALLY
Landing Pads provide market-ready Australian startups with access to some of the world’s most renowned innovation and startup ecosystems
COUNCIL BEGINS ROLL OUT OF SMART CITY TECH
Infrastructure that will place Newcastle at the forefront of Australian smart cities has started being rolled out across the city, with the first of seven sensor gateways installed at National Park .
AMPCONTROL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF MAKING A POWERFUL DIFFERENCE
April marked a very significant milestone for Hunter-based electrical and electronic engineering company Ampcontrol, who proudly celebrated 50 years in business.
NEW PROGRAM PROVIDING LOCAL PROFESSIONALS WITH SKILLS OF THE FUTURE
The legal, accounting and finance professions have been hit hard by tech disruption, with smart software replacing manual tasks like book keeping, more accessible algorithms developed to fight legal battles, and many complex financial, legal and accounting processes becoming automated over the last five to 10 years.
LEARNING TO UNLEARN AND SO MUCH MORE
A report from the 2018 Front End of Innovation conference held on 23-16 April in Boston, USA.
HUNTER RESEARCHER LEADS NEW CONCUSSION GUIDELINES
HMRI clinical neuropsychologist Dr Andrew Gardner will play a key role in protecting Australian athletes from concussion on the field, with new state-wide guidelines.
HUNTER WATER TO PILOT TAKADU AS PART OF ITS DRIVE TOWARDS TOTAL EFFICIENCY
The second largest water utility in NSW, Hunter Water Corporation, has selected TaKaDu’s Integrated Event Management solution as part of its concerted efforts to achieve total water efficiency.
Let’s Talk with Michelle Crawford
My title is Chief Conversationalist for Being More Human. I wanted to come up with something that reflected what we as humans do all the time, this was it!
Kristen Keegan Future Leaders Program Scholarship Recipient
HunterNet and the Hunter Business Chamber have announced Teegan Bell, Customer Experience and Airport Operations Officer at Newcastle Airport as the second recipient of the Kristen Keegan Future Leaders Program Scholarship.
Newcastle Grammar School centenary concert combines with A-League live site
Newcastle Grammar School teamed up with Newcastle City Council and Revitalising Newcastle to provide an incredible day of entertainment on 5 May at King Edward Park.
NSW Government to deliver $30 million skills boost for small business in the Hunter
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and the Hunter, Scot MacDonald welcomed the announcement that local Central Coast and Hunter small businesses and their staff now have access to free business skills training thanks to a new $30 million NSW Government
initiative aimed at helping small businesses grow and thrive.
Affordable housing on closed rail corridor
The NSW Government has announced that an inner-city affordable housing development for 30 new dwellings will be delivered by Community Housing Provider (CHP) Evolve Housing
on Newcastle‘s former rail corridor as foreshadowed by the NSW Planning Minister the Hon. Anthony Roberts MP in 2017.
The many benefits of upgrading your airfare
When travelling by air, there can be a temptation to shop around for the cheapest airfare, particularly in today’s online world where an array of options are at your fingertips.
But remember, the cheapest option does not necessarily mean the best deal or best value and invariably does not provide the best experience.
Looming crisis in land values
In my 25 years of selling and leasing real estate, I have learned a few valuable lessons. One lesson involved never trusting an owner who provides only a verbal estimate of a property’s outgoings.
Who is responsible for the culture in your business?
The recent Australian Cricket controversy may have been about ball tampering and alleged cheating, however what came into focus very quickly was an aspect that effects business at every level, and that is culture.
Wind farm approved for the Upper Hunter
The NSW Government has approved a wind farm that will deliver 800 new jobs in the Warrumbungle and Upper Hunter Shire local government areas
PWCS release 2017 Sustainable Development Report
Port Waratah Coal Services have published their 2017 Sustainable Development Report, the sixth since the company commenced reporting on its management approach to sustainability and operational, environmental and social performance.
Over 1,000 new coal mining jobs for the Hunter
The strong turnaround in coal prices and steady demand for Hunter coal from our key export markets has delivered over a thousand new coal mining jobs to the Hunter over the last year.
Next three F-35A Joint Strike Fighters mission ready
Australia has taken delivery of the next three F-35A aircraft from Lockheed Martin.
Future bright for the old Store
The future of The Store site has been unveiled, with the NSW Government announcing a $200 million redevelopment by the Doma Group.