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New office showroom opened by OfficePace
OfficePace, a local office furniture specialist, is backing growth
in Newcastle, with the opening of a new ‘Designspace’, its office
showroom, in late May. The new design space will offer a facility
that hasn’t been previously available in the Hunter Region.
Engineers Australia turns 100
This year, Engineers Australia turns 100 and they are celebrating
their centenary across Australia by showcasing the critical role
engineering plays in the lives of all Australians and taking the
opportunity to acknowledge and thank the many volunteers that
help make up the organisation.
Keystone Lawyers wins Australasian Law Award
Newcastle law firm, Keystone Lawyers, has been named State/
Regional Firm of the Year at the Australasian Law Awards held in
Sydney on 23 May.
Collaborative Construction Solutions celebrates 5 years of growth
2019 marks 5 years in business for Collaborative Construction Solutions, a rapidly growing commercial builder with offices at Broadmeadow and Tuggerah.
Record tourism push to drive overnight stays in Lake Mac
The $200,000 Love the Lake campaign launched in May targets the lucrative overnight Sydney market, with a 30-second promotional video aimed squarely at under-45 visitors in search of adventure and fun.
Flying to Canberra just got easier
FlyPelican has announced six additional flights per week on their popular Canberra service to meet growing passenger demand. These additional flights will be added during high demand periods.
Mind-blowing exhibition of the brain on display
The inner and intricate workings of the human brain will be opened up to the general public on 5 June as part of an interactive exhibition at Watt Space Gallery.
Yancoal extends partnership with Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is thrilled to announce that Yancoal have signed a three year agreement to support the vital emergency service throughout Northern NSW.
QT Hotels announce QT Newcastle in the revitalised East End precinct
Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (EVENT) announced on 3 May It has entered into a management agreement with Iris Capital for a QT Hotel in Newcastle., one of four new hotels being developed for the QT brand across Australia and New Zealand.
Agreement signed with prime defence contractor for Astra Aerolab as site works commence
On 14 May NSW Deputy Premier, the Honourable John Barilaro MP, turned the first sod of soil at the Astra Aerolab site, marking the ceremonial commencement of early works for the Airport’s world class defence and aerospace precinct that will ultimately deliver 5500 jobs to the region.
Council’s free online business portal aims to connect businesses in Singleton
A new way for Singleton businesses to connect, grow and support each other has arrived with a new free online platform launched by Singleton Council.
Newcastle Mine Rehabilitation Conference seeks to answer crucial questions
The 9th Annual Best Practice Ecological Rehabilitation of Mined Lands Conference (Mine Rehab 2019) will be held on 20 June 2019 at NEX Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre.
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
One of the region’s oldest and most successful education businesses has changed its name to help position the organisation for the future.
Council takes out national award for resource recovery and waste management
Cessnock City Council was named winner of the Resource Recovery and Waste Management Award at the Australian Sustainable Communities -Tidy Towns Awards held in Tasmania.
Final Stage of Honeysuckle’s Transformation Underway with $55 Million Public Domain Project
Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) has started work on its $55 million Honeysuckle public domain project, initiating the final stage of the precinct’s almost 30-year transformation.
Corporate charter flights land in the Hunter
On-demand and time-efficient air services have returned to the heart of the Hunter Region, with local businesses Matt Hall Racing (MHR) and Skyline Aviation Group (Skyline) collaborating to return corporate charter flights to Lake Macquarie for the first time since 2005.
Awards to shine light on Lake Mac’s best businesses
The stars of Lake Macquarie’s booming business community are set to shine at a gala awards ceremony in July.
Australia welcomes next two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, together with Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, announced the arrival of the next two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft into Australia.
Maitland Council launches Vibrant City Sponsorship Program
Maitland City Council’s Vibrant City Sponsorship Program will provide local community and industry groups, events and organisations within the local government area, the opportunity to apply for sponsorship.
Bae Systems Australia awarded Hawk contract extension
The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP has announced the signing of a contract extension with BAE Systems Australia for in-service support of Royal Australian Air Force Hawk lead-in-fighter aircraft.
NEWCASTLE ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
The Maitland Riverlink by CHROFI Architects with McGregor Coxall has emerged as the preeminent project in this year’s Newcastle Architecture Awards, collecting a swathe of honours including the prestigious Jury Prize.
Largest tanker arrival the culmination of significant investment in Newcastle
The largest fuel tanker to enter Port of Newcastle in 220 years
of commercial operations arrived on 18 March.
INNOVATIVE TECH DELIVERS “PURE” WATER TO REMOTE COMMUNITY IN THE NT
Solving problems comes as second nature to Ampcontrol, one of Australia’s largest and most successful electrical engineering and manufacturing companies.
#FUTUREPROOFING
As the Hunter Innovation Festival enters its the twelfth consecutive year, it is timely to investigate the origins of Innovation and why we bother to celebrate Innovation in the Hunter.
INNOVATION, PARENTHOOD AND BUSINESS
When I decided to have children, I had no idea what I was in for. It was like that when I leapt into my own business also.
Investing in the revitalisation of the Newcastle CBD
Local developer and builder GWH recently lodged a Development Application (DA) with City of Newcastle for Darby Plaza, a new eight storey A Grade office building located at the junction of Hunter Street and Darby Street within Newcastle’s CBD.
Newcastle welcomes simple, smart travel with launch of Holiday Inn Express
IHG®’s fastest growing hotel brand made its debut in Newcastle, with the new Holiday Inn Express Newcastle opening its doors to guests from March 28.
$30m expansion streamlines Lake Mac waste facility
On 27 February a revamped Community Recycling Centre, new waste transfer station and two giant landfill cells are among the features of a $30 million Awaba Waste Management Facility expansion was unveiled.
Newcastle to host historic women’s Rugby Test
The City of Newcastle has secured another coup for women’s sport following the announcement that the Wallaroos Rugby team will play Japan at No.2 Sportsground in July.
PSC goes green with solar panels
Port Stephens Council has gone green with the installation of more than 350 solar panels on the roof of its Administration Building in Raymond Terrace.
FOSTERING AUSTRALIA’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST INNOVATORS
Half a century of pushing the innovation envelope continues to propel Ampcontrol as they look to foster the best and brightest engineering minds from across Australia.
Roberts Legal boasts best access to Newcastle Court House
newly refurbished premises located in the Telstra Civic building
(adjacent to the NSW Courts complex in Hunter Street, Newcastle)
from January 2019.
First major contracts for Astra Aerolab works
Astra Aerolab, Newcastle Airport’s newly acquired and globally significant Defence and aerospace precinct is one step closer to becoming a reality with local firm Northrop Consulting Engineers and civil contractor KCE selected for the commencement of early stage 1 works.
Newcastle Airport flies after new international services
Newcastle Airport is currently in the Filipino city of Cebu, in its quest to extend its international capabilities.
Construction underway on new Scone TAFE
On the 14 February construction works started on the new Scone TAFE, with Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen turning the first sod on the multi-million dollar facility.
Future of Mining Australia returns to Sydney with the focus on technology, development, sustainability and startups
Taking place from 25-26 March 2019, The Future of Mining Australia conference addresses the long-term goals of the industry with an agenda that has been created by bringing together an advisory board of select leading mining experts and new talent.
The Mutual awards head office development contracts
The Mutual (Maitland Mutual Building Society Limited) has announced that North Construction and Building Pty Ltd (North) has been awarded the contract for construction of its new head office.
Next Generation is Now 2019 STEM Workforce Conference
The arrival of the ‘next generation’ F-35 fighter jet here in the
Hunter highlights the fact that Next Generation, which suggests
skills, ideas and technology of the future, is, in fact, now.
Successful Newcastle to Auckland season comes to an end
The final flight from Auckland touched down in Newcastle on Sunday 17 February, marking an end to Newcastle Airport’s current 13 week international season.
NSW State Government To Fully Fund Muswellbrook Bypass
On 21 February Michael Johnsen MP, Member for Upper Hunter, and John Barilaro MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW announced the State Government will alone commit the full $266 million required to fund the New England Highway Bypass at Muswellbrook.