2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards
Sold/Leased
Historic Newcastle building sold for $3.5 million A building at 110 -112 Hunter Street, Newcastle that was constructed in 1937 has been sold through Alan Tonks of Raine & Horne Commercial for $3.5 million + GST. A fine example of the interwar art deco style, the building has D/A approval for 49 ensuited bed sitters…
Lake Macquarie among top for energy and water-efficient homes
New homes constructed in Lake Macquarie over the past decade are among the NSW top 10 for most efficient residential buildings, according to NSW Department of Planning and Environment figures.
NSW property industry confidence leads nation
NSW continues to lead national confidence across the property
industry, according to the latest ANZ/Property Council Survey.
40th anniversary LHUDA Awards
The Lower Hunter Urban Design Awards will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a Great Gatsby themed gala dinner on 11 September at Newcastle City Hall.
Make sure your strata is safe
Strata developments are often busy places with more people movements than freestanding houses.
Planning for success as an SME
For over 15 years, Urdarov Accountants’ have been providing clients with Australian Taxation Compliance Services, however there’s so much more to running and thriving as an SME than this.
How to shift from business operator to business owner
So do you have a business? Are you a business owner or are you stressed all the time?
Lifting profits in manufacturing
Manufacturing Money – How CEOs rapidly lift profits in manufacturing companies is a new book written by Jason Furness and Michael McLean of Hunter Company ‘Manufacturship’.
SUCCESSFUL TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Many businesses organise activities for their staff in an effort to build a more effective team, as a reward and to increase job satisfaction.
EVENT SECURITY
Security must always be considered when organising a business event.
SUPPORTING SERVICES
Depending upon the nature of your business function, you are likely to require supporting services of some form.
ATTRACTING SPONSORS FOR AN EVENT
Many events, such as awards ceremonies, exhibitions and major conferences, can benefit immensely by having sponsors to not only help pay the bills but also to give additional credibility to the event.
SELECTING YOUR VENUE
One of the most important decisions when planning a business event is the venue.
ENGAGING YOUR AUDIENCE
We have all been to business functions that failed to engage the audience.
WHY WOULD YOU USE AN EVENT MANAGER
Great events don’t just happen; they need precise planning and an eye for detail.
THEMING AN EVENT
Many events can be made more successful through the creation of a theme.
MAKING YOUR EVENT OR FUNCTION A SUCCESS
It can be an arduous task to organise a successful event,
particularly if it is large.
New Appointments
PACIFIC LINK Simone Lenihan has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer for Pacific Link. Simone is an experienced executive with a proven capacity to add value through strategy development and business innovation. A Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), Simone has many years’ experience in leadership roles and is a non-executive director of East…
Let’s Talk With Shannon Davis
What do you do? I am the owner/operator at Pork Ewe Deli where my role is full time baby sitter of cheese and meats. My days involve a lot of cheese & charcuterie maintenance to ensure that each item continues to develop and mature properly. This is very time consuming and keeps me occupied along…
Airport on funding shortlist
Newcastle Airport has been shortlisted for funding by the Restart NSW Regional Tourism Infrastructure Program. The NSW government has committed $95 million to regional airports through the Program and Newcastle is one of 24 airports making the shortlist.
Annual survey finds Newcastle salaries up while Hunter salaries down
The latest salary survey report from Forsythes Recruitment shows hiring is on the increase and people with skills, particularly in change management, are again being headhunted in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.
Business sets Jets for Greater community engagement
A local business has joined forces with the Newcastle Jets in a major community partnership
Walking tours provide a glimpse into Newcastle’s past
Visitors to Newcastle and locals are now able to take a trip down
memory lane or discover some of the city’s history on three new
self-guided walking tours that have been developed by The City of
Newcastle.
Work starts on $25.8M transport interchange
The delivery of a significant infrastructure project for the Hunter Region is one step closer, with Daracon starting work on the first section of the Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange, worth $25.8 million.
From The Editor
The NSW Budget handed down in June has been generally well received by business, a focus on infrastructure, jobs, housing, health and education.
Diagnostic ultrasound offering improved service
When Dr Steve Raymond and his team looked at the growing commercial 3D and 4D ultrasound imagery market, they had concerns about the service that was being offered and recognised a business opportunity to deliver great imagery and improve on the current offering.
State Government assists massive Dungog clean up
Clean up of Myall Creek, which runs through Dungog, has commenced.
Ai Group wins government contract
Ai Group has won a Federal Government contract to support business with access to training in order to better succeed in a rapidly changing global environment.
Stockland Glendale to get $60M facelift
A DA for the major redevelopment of Stockland Glendale has been submitted to Lake Macquarie Council.
Oooh la la lollipop lollipop……
It’s all child’s play for a new local business that has opened at Gateshead.
Additional Newcastle-Canberra flights on offer
FlyPelican has announced it is adding more services to its direct Canberra and Newcastle service weeks after their launch due to passenger demand.
Small Animal Specialist Hospital helped with manual handling
Actevate and the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) joined forces recently when manual handling issues emerged with their staff.
Mentoring program for women in mining kicks off
Twenty-two women working in the NSW resources sector have the next five months to ask their burning career-related questions to their newly appointed mentor, as a result of WIMnet (Women in Mining Network) NSW’s Mentoring Program 2015.
Hunter ER providers get $62K boost
Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison, has announced one-off funding of $62,000 has been extended to a number of Hunter Emergency Relief (ER) providers in response to the April super storm.
Local business gets behind sport and charity
A Hunter-based business is getting behind local sport and charity to benefit business and community.
Seaplane service announced
Hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz has announced plans for a seaplane service that will connect Sydney visitors to Newcastle and the Hunter.
PAC approval for T4 coal loader
The Planning Assessment Commission has recommended the T4 coal loader on Kooragang Island be approved.
Westpac Rescue to operate from Lake Macquarie Airport
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will move its operational base to Lake Macquarie Airport under a new agreement that is part of the restructuring of the Service.
$310M gas storage plant opened at Tomago
AGL Energy Limited (AGL) officially opened a new Gas Storage Facility near Newcastle in June.
Small business workshops tailored for Newcastle
“Newcastle – Open for Business” is an innovative workshop, business advisory and collaboration series, tailored for new and existing small business operators in the Newcastle LGA.