Business Advice
Five keys to business success
In our work coaching successful business leaders, we
notice many characteristics they share, and actions they
consistently take.
New skills training centre opens in Rutherford
The Hunter Valley Training Company (HVTC) opened the
doors to its brand new $5 million home in Rutherford after
finally outgrowing the site it had occupied in East Greta for
26 years.
Two days. 100 ideas: CPA Australia Newcastle Convention 2014
Newcastle’s leading accounting and business professionals
will converge at Newcastle City Hall on 19 – 20 March to
explore “Two days, 100 ideas” at the Newcastle Convention
2014.
New anti-bullying laws
Business owners, employers, and
employees should note that new antibullying
laws came into effect on the 1st of
January this year.
Two options on the table for Newcastle light rail
As part of a transformational project aimed at
revitalising the city centre, in December last year the NSW
Government announced that the first stage of the new
Newcastle light rail line will link the beach with a new
transport interchange at Wickham.
Hunter Water Head Office to be sold to partially fund Burwood Beach Plant upgrade
With the population expected to increase by more than
20,000 over the next 20 years, an upgrade to the Burwood
Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant will be necessary.
Newcastle led study provides evidence needed to change smoking laws
A Newcastle study into the effects of second-hand smoke
will result in significant changes to legislation regarding
smoking within multi-living spaces.
Westpac Helicopter staff awarded for bravery
Four Westpac Helicopter Service team members, who
rescued a farmer just minutes before he was swept away in
raging flood waters, have been awarded a Unit Citation for
Courage.
Long awaited infrastructure improvements to go ahead
Two projects of significant state and national value are
finally going ahead after confirmed funding from both
state and Federal Government.
Passenger numbers reach new high for Newcastle Airport
In 2013 Newcastle Airport set a new record for passengers
in a calendar year with 1,198,312 passengers.
FROM THE EDITOR
Welcome to the first issue of HBR for 2014.
Having already talked to many business people already
this year, there seems to be more optimism than the
corresponding time last year.
Sneaky movement tactics to boost your energy and performance at work
Did you know that you can do more for your energy levels, performance and overall wellness if you incorporate a few sneaky movement tactics into your day on a consistent basis, as opposed to heading to the gym or for a run a couple of times a week?
2013 Coal exports set another record
Newcastle continues to set records for its coal exports. In 2013 there was 150.5 million tonnes of coal that left the port, which is an increase of almost 17 million tonnes on the previous year.
2014 Hunter Investment Prospectus launched
The Hon George Souris MP, Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Hospitality, Minister for the Arts and Minister for the Hunter officially launched the 2014 edition of the Hunter Investment Prospectus at Fort Scratchley on 20 February in the presence of around 120 Hunter business representatives.
HVRF CEO to retire
Dr Wej Paradice, Chief Executive of the
Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF),
has announced plans to retire in the
second half of this year after more than 30
years of service.
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