Building and Construction
Member voluntary liquidations can yield numerous tax advantages
MVLs are solvent “winding-ups” that can provide shareholders with a number of benefits
Superannuation update – changes ahead
Stronger Super is the name given to a range of changes to super legislation and employer obligations introduced by the Labor government.
Save thousands by claiming commercial property depreciation
Commercial building owners remain unaware of the taxation
benefits their property can generate.
SMSF and BRP – a winning combination
More business owners are considering moving their
superannuation into a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF).
Get Super benefits for your business
There’s no question that superannuation is becoming
increasingly complex.
Lockheed Martin Australia becomes first anchor tenant
Lockheed Martin Australia has formally signed on as the
first tenant for Hunter Land’s Commercial Precinct at the
Williamtown Aerospace Centre.
Further expansion for Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport’s 20-year Master Plan, provides a framework for ongoing managed infrastructure and development growth.
BAE Systems committed to the Hunter
Since 1998, BAE Systems Australia has been a trusted Defence
partner in the Hunter region from the base at Williamtown.
First two buildings at WAC commercial precinct taking shape
The first two buildings on the commercial precinct at Williamtown Aerospace Centre are under construction, with a number of tenants expected to move in over the coming months.
Mecure hotel for Williamtown
The $8 million, four-storey Mercure Newcastle Airport currently being constructed will incorporate 95 rooms, a restaurant and conference facilities for 200 people.
Raytheon to expand presence at Williamtown
With more than 30 employees based in Williamtown, Raytheon Australia has played a key role in the local defence industry for nearly a decade.
Betty – ADRI House visits Tocal
Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos related
diseases in the world.
LJ Hooker Toronto ranks amongst best of the best
LJ Hooker Toronto has secured a position on Australia’s prestigious Top 50 Sales Offices’ ranking, cementing them as one of the country’s best real estate offices.
National construction decline slows in March
The national construction industry contracted at a milder rate in March with the seasonally adjusted Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) up 2.0 points to 46.2 in the month.
Konica Minolta
TOTechnology announced that its Konica Minolta multifunction range has won the BLI A3 MFP Line of the Year award
Five steps to successful mobile app development
Businesses are coming under increasing pressure to develop and deploy mobile applications.
Digital divide widens between online-savvy and online-cautious SMEs
As more small and medium business operators experience revenue growth due to the use of online technologies
DiG Festival attracting interest
The 2014 DiG Festival, in Newcastle on 16-17 October, will discuss all
things design, interactive and green-tech.
On the Move
AUST. RECRUITING GROUP Michael Ferris has joined Australian Recruiting Group (ARG) as Newcastle Branch Manager.Michael is Tertiary Qualified and has over 13 years experience in Recruitment and Human Resources. Michael’s primary business focus is on Recruitment and Labour Hire for the Construction and Mining Industries throughout Newcastle, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley. HMRI The Hunter Valley Research Foundation’s (HVRF) Director of Research, Simon Deeming will join…
Selfies and copyright
Samsung gives a smartphone to Ellen with the intention of her taking a “selfie” at the Oscars for their own publicity.
EUAs – an attractive way to upgrade building stock
Environmental Upgrade Agreements (EUAs) are an initiative of the NSW Government
$5 million Memorial Walk
ANZAC Memorial Walk , secures funding required to create a cliff top walk that will rival any other in Australia.
Local ME Schools awarded at prestigious national event
Merewether High and Maitland Grossman High school took home several
awards at the F1 in Schools National Finals..
Cessnock voted top tourist destination
Fresh country air, excellent wine, quality food, and internationally renowned musicians.
Chocolate boutique opens on Honeysuckle
Chocolate lovers beware, there’s a new temptation in town.
UON Civil Engineering 45th in QS World University Rankings
University of Newcastle’s Civil and Structural Engineering discipline has entered the Top 50
New CBD address for Moray & Agnew
The firm relocated to
the new premises at 45 Watt Street on 3 March.
Singleton saleyards to benefit from mining royalties
Resources for Regions has committed $8.9 million to the improvement of Singleton Regional Livestock Market
HMRI and HVRF update agreement
An expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the HMRI and HVRF has been signed.
Rapsey Griffiths celebrates a year of rapid growth
Newcastle-based insolvency and advisory firm Rapsey Griffiths celebrate their first anniversary
Celebrity style welcome for largest ship to visit Newcastle
Luxury cruise liner, Celebrity Solstice, made a record breaking
maiden visit to the Port of Newcastle in March.
Greater commits two more years to NHRU
The future of Newcastle & Hunter Rugby has been secured for the
next two years following an injection of sponsorship money.
State Government considers $400 million urban renewal proposal
$400 million urban renewal proposal for the CBD of Newcastle.
FROM THE EDITOR
The Government announced some good news for businesses in March with the introduction of legislation
End of financial year tax tips
As the end of the financial year approaches, here are some helpful tax planning tips that it’s important to be aware of.
New book launched by local business woman
Did you know that it only takes nine seconds to make a positive impression?
Conference to highlight defence opportunities in the Hunter
The 2014 Hunter Defence Conference, to be held at the Fort Scratchley Function Centre on 21-22 May