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Why now is the best time to review your business lending structures
With APRA currently trying to slow the residential lending market in regards to investment lending, now is the ideal time for individuals and small businesses to capitalise on the fact banks are opening the gates for increases in small business lending.
Choosing the best business loan for your business
Determining the best business loan for the requirements of your business isn’t a simple matter and the research involved can be confusing and time-consuming.
Attract talented candidates to your organisation don’t deter them
Skilled, educated and dedicated workers are the backbone to any organisation and as much as jobseekers need to impress potential employers, likewise, your ideal candidate may have more than one employer vying for them so make sure you and your organisation are attractive
The KPI trap in performance management
Many organisations fall into the trap of using KPI’s as the primary Performance Management metric.
Developing organisational leadership capability
There has been a great deal of discussion in recent times about how to create a strong leadership capability within organisations.
The benefits of boutique! Recruiting top talent
The obvious benefit of using a recruitment firm is the expertise they bring to your recruitment.
Local leadership expert first accredited in sustainable change
A Hunter-based leadership consultant is Australia’s first to complete an accredited training program in the innovative field of sustainable change.
Larger offices for performHR
After out-growing their office in Hamilton, performHR has established their new headquarters on Glebe Road, The Junction.
Personal liability for adverse action
The role of an HR Manager is crucial to the effective operation of an organisation in many respects – not least of which is in providing guidance in relation to employee rights and entitlements.
Four essentials to building a great team
Are you struggling to get your team motivated?
Hansen Yuncken delivers upgrade on budget and on time
The Hansen Yuncken Newcastle Airport project team is one of the main reasons they won this significate local project.
Over two decades of operation under Councils
Williamtown Civil Airport began in 1947, when the Commonwealth Government agreed to allow civilian flight operations at the Royal Australian Air Force Base, Williamtown.
Long standing architects for Newcastle Airport
Schreiber Hamilton Architecture have been architects to Newcastle Airport for over 11 years and designed the latest terminal upgrade.
$14.5 million terminal redevelopment open at Newcastle Airport
Newcastle Airport’s $14.5 million terminal redevelopment officially opened on 28 August, marking another important milestone in the evolution of this leading regional airport.
Hunter NDIS trial reaches two year mark
The National Disability Insurance Agency released its second annual Progress Report in June. A trial of the NDIS has been underway in the Hunter since 2013.
Collaborative training program gains national recognition
A local migrant training and employment program has been announced as a finalist in the 2015 Australian Migration and Settlement Awards in the Business Inclusion category.
Council grant applications open now to place makers and sporting clubs
Do you have a great idea to improve your park or street but need a few dollars to kick things along? Are you part of a sporting club or association that could use some funding to spruce up the facilities?
From The Editor
As regular readers would know, I don’t always agree with politicians but I must congratulate NSW Premier Mike Baird for having the bravery to bring up the subject of changes to the GST.
Research finds continued growth of international visitors to the Hunter
Results from the latest International Visitor Survey that were released by Tourism Research Australia show that for the year ending December 2014 International tourists visiting the Hunter region stayed 11 per cent longer, when compared to the previous year and the majority of visitors to the region come from the United Kingdom at 15 per cent, followed by the US and New Zealand.
Hunter Valley Hot Rocks project officially scrapped
GeoDynamics have confirmed that they have no plans for exploration drilling in their Hunter Valley permits in the near future.
NSW buys back three more PELs
Petroleum Exploration Licences (PELs) 2, 4 and 267 have been cancelled following buy-backs from AGL under the NSW Gas Plan.
Catholic Church announces significant Hunter investment
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will build two new high schools and extend two existing high schools in one of the single biggest developments to be made to Catholic education in the diocese’s 180 year history.
Upper Hunter Workforce Coordinator appointed
As part of the Upper Hunter Economic Diversification Project, an Upper Hunter Workforce Plan Coordinator has been appointed.
Five star hotel and resort planned for Anna Bay
Plans for a multi-million dollar tourist resort at Anna Bay are currently under consideration with the Department of Planning.
Orica and Rescue Helicopter join forces
Orica has formalised a partnership with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service to become one of the Service’s major supporters.
OS interest in Newcastle’s former post office
The Awabakal Aboriginal Land Council who were handed the keys to Newcastle’s former post office in December 2014, after a successful land claim, have been approached by a Chinese company expressing interest in investing in the deteriorated heritage site.
Hunter Water will invest $1B to support future growth
With the Hunter region’s population set to increase to one million by 2050, Hunter Water have announced that over the next ten years they will invest $1.1 billion into better infrastructure to support this growth.
Newcastle Private Hospital to commence development
In a three phased process the project will deliver additional consulting rooms, another 30 single patient rooms, 3 theatres including an angiography suite, 12 critical care beds, a further 225 car parking spaces, plus an upgrade to the Croudace Theatre complex.
Wallsend pool puts clean energy technology to work
GRANEX®, the innovative heat conversion technology, invented by UoN researchers Professor Behdad Moghtaderi and Dr Elham Doroodchi, is currently being used at a demonstration power plant at Wallsend Swimming Centre, delivering low cost, year round pool heating.
$274m upgrade for Williamtown RAAF base
The Commonwealth Government will invest $274 million to redevelop the fighter base at Williamtown.
Shortlist for new trains tender announced
Last year, the NSW Government called for Expressions of Interest to deliver and maintain the next generation intercity trains.
Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards
Winners for the 2015 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards were announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on Saturday 11th July.
Funny Business
Jim gets pulled over by police, “Step out of the car” says the cop, “I am going to need you to take a breathalyzer test.” “I can’t”, Jim says “I have very bad asthma, that can set off an attack.” “Alright,” says the cop, “then you’re going to have to take a blood test.” “Can’t…
Business benefits of Cloud Computing
So your IT department is coming to you and talking about “the cloud” and its many technical benefits; it’s flexible, scalable and additional resource allocation is a snap.
Workforce improvement system
Skildare has developed a powerful, cloud-based workforce improvement system that can transform individual and workplace performance without the administrative burden normally associated with the tasks.
Avoid computer crash crisis with the ABC of computer maintenance
You have a deadline looming in one hour and your computer freezes then crashes. Sound familiar?
DiG Festival 2015
The DiG Festival, to be held in Newcastle on 12 & 13 October, is intended to inform existing businesses and act as a catalyst for attracting a new generation of business and investment to the Hunter focused on clean, green and innovative business.
Cloud accounting means better business
Cloud accounting is changing the way businesses plan for the future.
Hunter businesses joining digital economy
While investing in information and communication technology is no guarantee of improving your business outcomes, failing to invest in your online presence is almost certainly investing in failure.
Technology experts, investors and community leaders to support local tech startup ecosystem
Key industry and community enablers have articulated a vision and plan for Newcastle and the broader region, to become a global leader in technology industries, supported by the local tech start-up ecosystem, known as #Newystartups.