Innovation In The Hunter
New dining options at Newcastle Airport
Three new food outlets opened at Newcastle Airport
Alliance promotes Hunter wine and tourism industries
Singleton Council has agreed in principle to the formation of the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Alliance with a Memorandum of Understanding and a Terms of Reference between the Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association, Singleton Council and Cessnock
City Council.
Tempus Two masthead changed to Roche Estate
Tempus Two Estate has officially changed its name to Roche Estate, but the wine and its label remains the same as always.
Bean Counters support accountants of tomorrow
The local professional accounting and business community has continued its support of education pathways in the Hunter by announcing further donations to Hunter TAFE and Samaritans.
25 new manufacturing jobs for Hunter
The NSW government has announced it will assist a specialist engineering company to establish a manufacturing facility in Newcastle. The partnership will create 25 new jobs, with flow-on benefits expected.
Foundation community supports local students
A group of talented local students has been presented with awards and scholarships, providing much needed support and encouragement thanks to the Hunter TAFE Foundation and a group of local businesses.
Stage one of Trinity Point development gains approval
Hunter’s Joint Regional Panel has approved stage one of the Johnson Property Group’s Trinity Point marina and residential development.
Massive rise in stamp duty
The Property Council has reported that stamp duty has seen a massive rise in the last two decades.
Merewether Golf Club land sale a step closer
Merewether Golf Club’s plan to sell off approximately 1900 sqm of land is a step closer with Newcastle City Council approving the rezoning of the land.
SOLD/LEASED
Cardiff industrial warehouses leased Colliers International Industrial agent Byrne Tran has successfully leased two industrial warehouses located in the Cardiff area. 61 Pendlebury Rd, Cardiff leased to Jaxam Industries offered a free standing building with an area of approx. 1,379 sqm with a large yard area and 5 tonne overhead crane. 63 Pendlebury Rd, Cardiff…
Managing mixed developments needs four ingredients
In the Hunter we are seeing more developments with retail, commercial and residential spaces together under the one roof.
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Purser Corporate Communication Strategic communication and corporate affairs specialists Purser Corporate Communication has further expanded with the recent appointment of Lizzie Snedden to the team. Lizzie is experiencedin government and community relations, strategic communication and event management as well as working with local, national and international media. NEWPSYCH Local Novocastrian Psychologist, Alex Cameron, has joined…
Reinventing the Hunter’s manufacturing and service firms
Australia is the lucky country richly endowed with Agricultural and Mineral Resources.We fell off the sheep’s back into a hole in the ground in the resources boom.
Are you an authentic leader?
Do you know of a specific leadership style that leads to staff engagement, because of its powerful ability to generate trust? It’s authentic leadership.
Let’s talk with Bevan Ramsden
Something very important happened the moment Bevan Ramsden started his first job at the Post Master General’s Department.
Rides around Oz raises funds for disability services
After 27 days on the road, Gerald Frogley has returned home from his 14,670km ride around Australia.
40 years for KLM Accounting
Kilpatrick Lake Mackenzie established business in Lake Macquarie in 1975 and for the past 40 years has been a prominent part of the Newcastle business landscape.
Revitalisation of Newcastle gaining momentum
With a wide range of projects recently finished, under construction and planned, the revitalisation of Newcastle is quickly gaining momentum and the outlook is increasingly positive for “the capital of the Hunter”.
Mercure hotel a vote of confidence in Newcastle Airport
When Mercure Newcastle Airport opens its doors to the public in August, the confidence that international hotel brand AccorHotels has in Newcastle Airport and the Hunter region will become official.
GWH design and construct Mercure Newcastle Airport
The Mercure Hotel Newcastle Airport is a design and construct development comprising of 95 accommodation rooms, restaurant, bar and conference and function facilities over four levels.
Mercure Newcastle Airport set to open
The newly built Mercure Newcastle Airport is open for bookings now, for stays from 1 August, 2015.
Funny Business
Dad: I want you to marry a girl of my choice Son : No !! Dad : The girl is Bill Gates’ daughter Son : oh.. okay Dad goes to Bill Gates Dad : I want your daughter to marry my son Bill Gates : No !! Dad : My son is the CEO of…
Three options for risk management – Avoid, Retain, Transfer
Your financial wellbeing is predicated upon the ongoing receipt of your income and the protection of your assets.
Are you sure you have protected your #1 asset?
When clients come to us, they may not necessarily understand precisely what they want to achieve financially.
Personal insurance is not ‘set and forget’
The topic of insurance is not new – but it is still not necessarily a top priority for a lot of people.
Will exiting your business achieve its sole purpose?
One of the major risks we come across with business owners is a lack of diversification of their wealth.
Why SMEs need the right Human Capital Risk protection
Small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) represent over 97% of all businesses in Australia, which translates to over two million across the country.
Preparing for the unexpected
Making an insurance claim is always accompanied by the stressful, unexpected situation that gave rise to the claim.
Commencement Ceremony held for NeW Space
A special Commencement Ceremony was held on the NeW Space site on 29 May.
JML to supply NeW Space façade- AP-1
JML Engineered Facades is working closely with the main contractor, Hansen Yuncken and the consultant team engaged by Lyons Architecture, on the University of Newcastle NeW Space building.
“Young Guns” to help build NeW Space
Part of principal contractor Hansen Yuncken’s strategy in targeting NeW Space was to promise the University that they would engage former graduates in their project team for the construction.
The unique design of NeW Space
The University of Newcastle’s NeW Space Project provided architects Lyons Architecture and EJE Architecture with an extraordinary opportunity to create a world class, technology enabled campus that will be a catalyst for remaking both the physical and cultural heart of the City of Newcastle.
University of Newcastle NeW Space Precinct set to bring new life to Newcastle CBD
Whilst there are an increasing number of important projects underway and planned for the Newcastle CBD, the University of Newcastle’s new education precinct, NeW Space, will be arguably the most important in breathing new life into the Newcastle CBD.
APP managing landmark projects
At first glance, Newcastle’s two landmark projects leading the charge for revitalising the city centre may not have too much in common other than their distinctive design and a focus on servicing a major community need.
$38 million mixed development approved for Honeysuckle
Doma Group has received approval for its proposed twin tower building planned for 18 Honeysuckle drive which will offer over 6,000 sqm of commercial space and living accommodation for around 100 residents.
Renewing Newcastle
For as long as I can remember the renewal of Newcastle was something that was going to happen.
Empire Hotel site to be re-released to market
The Hunter Development Corporation (HDC) has confirmed it has revoked the preferred proponent status of the proposed developer of the former Empire Hotel site in Hunter Street West.
More funding allocated for replacing heavy rail
The NSW Government allocated another $103 million in the State Budget delivered in June toward the Newcastle heavy rail truncation and new light rail route.
New ways of living
Newcastle’s wonderful transition period allows people to upsize their lifestyle and downsize their home coffee machines.