Human Resources
Merewether High reaches Abu Dhabi World Finals
The Merewether High F1 in schools team Super Sonic Speed will compete in the Abu Dhabi World Finals in November.
How innovative are we in the Hunter?
The Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) has monitored and
evaluated business innovation in the Hunter.
Windows XP support ended
Microsoft stopped supporting its XP Operating System on 8
April meaning that there will no longer be updates.
Xero plans to bring banking model to Australia
Xero plans to bring its next generation banking model to Australia.
Konica Minolta’s advanced monitoring capabilities
Konica Minolta’s latest series of Bizhub multifunction copiers incorporate advanced ‘Remote Panel’ technology
Report identifies more focused way to fight cyberthreats
Report finds nine basic patterns make up 92% of security incidents; no organisation is immune from a data breach.
Technology
LG G FLEX SMART PHONE The LG G Flex is offered as the first curved smartphone available in Autralia, with Dual Window and QuickTheater for productivity and entertainment, an LG Rear Key for easy access as well as a Fluid lock screen and KnockOn gestures for quick access. The 6 inch curved screen with 245…
On The Move
SHARP ELECTRONICS GROUP Brendan Driscoll has joined the team at Sharp Electronics Group as Sales Executive for their Point of Sale Division – SENPOS. With an extensive background in solution selling, Brendan will be focusing on understanding the diverse needs of organisations in the Hospitality industry in the Central Coast and Southern NSW regions. VISITOR…
Coles commits to Huntlee
Coles has signed on to purchase a significant parcel of land within the Huntlee development
New retail / commercial development for Cessnock
This two storey boutique retail and commercial development is located right in the middle of the developing Cessnock Central Business District.
Significant Honeysuckle building purchased
Wholesale Fund Manager, Aviator Capital, has purchased the
significant city building known as 1 Honeysuckle, Newcastle.
Surfing Icon building for sale
9 Darby Street Newcastle, home to the iconic local surf business Pacific Dreams
Create a financial roadmap
From my experience there are five key pillars for creating and
maintaining a successful financial roadmap.
Group Training – a solution that works for youth unemployment
Solving the Hunter’s low youth employment rates. The answer for improving our future could be found in our history.
7 tips and 3 tests to help save your tax dollars
It is hard to believe but we are rapidly approaching the end of the financial year.
Australian workplaces are inflexible to their own detriment
Randstad has found that the majority of workers would like to be working remotely 30% of the time.
Hunter Business Chamber relocates
The Hunter Business Chamber moved back towards the centre of
Newcastle.
Mines rescue celebrate 88 years of safety
Today, NSW coal mining maintains one of the highest safety records in the world
Confidence lifts in building sector
Business confidence in building and construction is the highest it’s been in six years since March 2008 according to Master Builders National Survey of Building and Construction.
Work on Trinity Point Marina delayed
The approved start date for work on the $200 million marina at
Trinity Point has been delayed until October 2016.
Business sentiment remains firm
The March quarter 2014 ACCI – Westpac Survey of Industrial
Trends reveals that general business expectations for the next six
months remain firm as activity consolidates following a strong
performance in the previous quarter.
Local accountants grow
Leenane Templeton Risk Management Pty Ltd has been formed by the joining of Leenane Templeton accountants & advisors and Roger Ward & Associates financial
Mayfield bulk fuel storage facility expands to meet demand
The $50 million bulk liquid storage facility is currently approved for a throughput of 400 million litres
Cabinet reshuffle results in no Hunter ministers
The cabinet reshuffle appointment of Mike Baird as the new NSW Premier has seen both Hunter ministers dumped
Nominations open for the Hunter Central Coast Tourism Awards
Nominations are now open for The Hunter Central Coast Tourism Awards until 28 May.
AGL makes changes to Gloucester CSG Project
AGL revised its Review of Environmental Factors application regarding the Waukivory Pilot Project at Gloucester
Major investment in Williamtown to accommodate additional JSF fighters
The Federal Government has approved the acquisition of an additional 58
F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
Construction underway for $11.3 million Lake Macquarie Football Facility
The facility will be a major football event centre for the Hunter
National hygiene program launched in the Hunter
New hygiene program for Australia’s food retail, cafe &
hospitality industries is being kicked off in the Hunter.
FROM THE EDITOR
I am sure you have heard the need for Australia to embrace innovation.
What happens when someone gets hurt at work?
Australia takes its work health and safely obligations seriously but workers still have work related injuries.
Nationally accredited training in innovation
The Business Centre in Newcastle has developed the first nationally accredited innovation learning and skills business course of its kind in the Hunter.
2014 Hunter Innovation Forum
Leading thinkers gather in May for a forum looking at the Hunter region’s role in the global innovation race.
Australian Internet of Things Forum
Forum will question how Australian cities and industries can take the lead in innovation & adoption.
FUNNY BUSINESS
Re your reference request: 1 Bob Smith, my assistant programmer, can always be found 2 hard at work at his desk. He works independently, without 3 wasting company time talking to colleagues. Bob never 4 thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and always 5 finishes given assignments on time. Often he takes extended 6 measures…
You own your business but will you own your retirement?
Most business owners go into business with the expectation of building value over time
Correcting mistakes in BAS reporting
Most taxpayers intend to get their business activity statements (BAS) right and do, but mistakes can happen.
Investing in Property through Super
Growth in the use of selfmanaged superannuation funds (SMSFs) over the last few years has been staggering.