Defence & Aerospace
HMA announces 2023 finalists and presentation night
Mid-September put a spring in the step of Hunter manufacturing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Varley Engineering at Carrington to make a significant announcement regarding the National Reconstruction Fund, and Hunter Manufacturing Awards announced its 2023 finalists.
DA consent for first two buildings at Astra Aerolab
Just a month after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese turned the
first sod on Newcastle Airport’s $110 million terminal expansion,
the airport has marked another major milestone with the
planning approval for development applications (DA) of the first
two building projects on Astra Aerolab.
Reimagined Hunter festival an incubator for innovators
The Hunter Innovation Festival has announced a new-look
lineup of events for its 2023 program, with the previous oneday
format now extending beyond Newcastle and covering an
exciting three-week program.
Newcastle business launches its first, next generation, storage and sub culture hub
A new concept in storage facilities is coming to Newcastle with the launch of The Bolthole – Islington.
The two respected Newcastle property developers behind the new business venture are on a mission to convert under-utilised urban industrial facilities into luxurious sub culture hotspots to meet the needs of local residents and business owners.
Thales Australia’s Maritime Autonomy and SME Collaboration Precinct to grow jobs and investment in Newcastle
Thales Australia can reveal that work is underway to develop a masterplan for the company’s Carrington site on the Newcastle foreshore to establish a sovereign Maritime Autonomy and SME Collaboration Precinct to support the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Mine Countermeasures and Military Survey Capability SEA1905-1 program, should Thales be selected – injecting over $40 million in the local Hunter economy in the first five years, and creating over 100 new jobs.
Emergency services join forces for special Singleton expo
If you have ever wanted to see paramedics make a daring rescue or firefighters respond to a blaze, then you won’t want to miss the Singleton Emergency Services Expo.
Maitland City Council opens applications for grant funding to help community groups celebrate Commemorative and Recognised Days
Applications are now open for community groups and organisations to apply for Commemorative and Recognised Days Grants.
New partnership between Dr Jerry Schwartz and GABS to turbocharge Hunter Valley events
The Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival is set to become even bigger following a new partnership agreement signed between the Schwartz Family Company (SFC) and Spectapular Enterprises, the holding company behind Australia’s most successful craft beer festival series, the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS).
Unlocking new regional job opportunities with offshore wind zone declared off the Hunter coast
The Albanese Government has officially declared an offshore wind zone in the Pacific Ocean off the Hunter, paving the way for energy and job security in a region that has helped to power Australia for generations.
Official launch of the Newcastle APS Academy Campus at University of Newcastle
On 5 July Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service, launched the first Australian Public Service (APS) Academy Campus at the University of Newcastle.
Transformative terminal expansion gets underway at Newcastle Airport
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was at Newcastle Airport for the official ground-breaking ceremony for the Terminal Expansion Project on 6 July.
Maitland Town Hall reopens following $9.7 million refurbishment works
The $45.5 million Maitland Administration Centre (MAC) – which includes $9.7 million in refurbishment works to the neighbouring Maitland Town Hall – was officially opened by Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold and dignitaries at a ceremony onsite on the 3 June.
Made in Mayfield North, for the world
Tinkering away in Newcastle’s industrial heartland in Mayfield North and putting rubber to the track for thousands of kilometres prepared MITS Alloy to revolutionise the manufacture of utility trays and canopies.
Air Show set to thrill the Newcastle region
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), in partnership with the City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council, is proud to announce the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023.
Maitland City Council calls for ideas on future use of former Maitland Park Bowling Club
Maitland City Council is seeking input from the community and proposals from interested parties to help guide future use of the former Maitland Park Bowling Club.
Successful testing of 43 foot hybrid boat
A 43 foot hybrid boat being developed by an award-winning
collaboration between Ampcontrol, Steber International and the
University of Newcastle, was launched on the Manning River,
Taree, on 4 May.
Glencore kicks off recruitment for 2024 apprenticeship program
Glencore will add to the hundreds of mining graduates, apprentices,
and trainees across its Australian operations as recruitment for their
2024 apprenticeship programs kicked off on 17 May.
Port of Newcastle commits to global hydrogen partnership
Port of Newcastle has joined forces with ten global energy enablers to commit to the Platform Zero Global Partnership for Hydrogen Innovation – a collaborative global partnership to support hydrogen innovation.
BAE Systems Australia welcomes largest intake of Aerospace apprentices
BAE Systems Australia has welcomed its largest group of Aerospace apprentices and first cohort of aircraft engineers as the company expands its sustainment operations in response to the Royal Australia Air Force’s growing F-35 fleet and the Hawk Lead-In Fighter training aircraft.
Newcastle Airport Terminal expansion ready for take-off with Construction Control appointed as managing contractor
Construction Control, a leading Australian construction company, has been awarded the Newcastle Airport Terminal Upgrade contract.
Hunter ready to meet manufacturing challenge
Manufacturers from the Hunter, Central and North Coast regions are enjoying a renaissance, with global demand for products on the rise and a renewed government focus on increasing advanced manufacturing capability across the nation.
Port of Newcastle recognised globally as finalist at the World Hydrogen Awards
Port of Newcastle’s work toward activating and enabling hydrogen production has been recognised amongst global peers, following the announcement that the Port is a finalist for Port of the Future at the World Hydrogen Awards in the Netherlands next month.
Newcastle Airport expansion takes off
Newcastle Airport to open up the region to the world. Newcastle Airport is embarking on a significant expansion plan, in partnership with Commonwealth Bank, which is acting as sole financier.
Innovative trial launches Hunter Water asset data into space this World Water Day
Hunter Water is participating in a trial of CSIRO’s AquaWatch Australia Mission to deliver a 24/7 online information service that monitors water quality in various waterways around Australia, including two sites within the Lower Hunter’s Grahamstown water supply system.
Bekaert Celebrates 100 Years of Manufacturing Excellence in Newcastle
Bekaert Australia (recently rebranded from Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group) proudly celebrates 100 years of operations this year and holds a prominent place in the nation’s and the Newcastle region’s history. Bekaert is proud of its Australian heritage and is now a vital part of a global wire rope manufacturing group.
Ampcontrol partners with schools outreach program to boost women in stem industries
Strengthening its commitment to providing a diverse workforce and the next generation of innovators, Ampcontrol has announced its sponsorship of Hunter-based industry schools outreach program HunterWiSE.
Major work starts on Newcastle project
Major construction will soon start on the fifth section of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass, from Rankin Park to Jesmond.
Shell Backs MGA Thermal Demonstration Plant
MGA Thermal is thrilled to announce they have been awarded funding by global energy provider Shell.
Lone Pine Barracks School of Infantry celebrates significant anniversaries with historic Freedom of Entry parade in Singleton
Hundreds of uniformed soldiers from the Lone Pine Barracks School of Infantry will parade through Singleton Town Centre on Friday 17 March as part of a traditional ceremony to formally request Freedom of Entry to the Singleton local government area.
Back on track: Hunter Valley Steamfest tickets on sale
Tickets to Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest are now on sale, as anticipation for the beloved locomotive event gathers steam.
EDF Renewables in Australia completes acquisition of the Newcastle Offshore Wind project
EDF Renewables in Australia, a subsidiary of the French global energy player EDF, has announced the acquisition of the Newcastle Offshore Wind (NOW) Farm, a floating offshore project under development.
BAE Systems to establish F-35 Asia-Pacific Regional Warehouse
BAE Systems Australia has secured a new contract with Lock-heed Martin to activate an F-35 Asia-Pacific Regional Ware-house at its Williamtown aircraft sustainment operations in regional New South Wales.
$7 million project to transform Central Maitland Reserve into expansive youth and events space
Harold Gregson Reserve in Central Maitland will be transformed into an expansive and exciting youth and events space in a $7 million project delivered by Maitland City Council in partnership with the NSW Government.
Hunter Valley Airshow set to take off
An exhilarating, all-ages aviation event will be taken to new heights in the Hunter under a $193,458 grant from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund Round Two.
Newcastle Airport gives two thumbs up to Bonza CASA approval
Bonza, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, has been granted its Air Operation Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Singleton’s sustainable action celebrated with another major environment award
Singleton’s approach to sustainability has been celebrated as industry leading after taking out the Local Sustainability Award (Division A – for councils with a population less than 30,000) in the Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards 2022.
Growth sees Vertex Project Management establish new Hunter Street office
Following a significant growth period over the last 12 months, Vertex Project Management’s Newcastle office has moved into a brand new space on Hunter Street.
Eden Brae Homes’ $70 million Hunter investment
Eden Brae Homes has strengthened its investment in the Hunter,
launching a $10 million state-of-the-art regional headquarters,
complete with an immersive design studio at Beresfield.
Defence contract delivers $100 million boost to the Hunter
The Australian Government has signed a Facility Services Deed worth more than $100 million with BAE Systems Australia to expand the F-35A depot maintenance capability at Newcastle Airport.
Maitland’s history made accessible thanks to digitisation team
What do an indentured servitude contract, a toothbrush turned shiv from Maitland Gaol, and a Plan of West Maitland from the 1850s have in common?