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UON attracts over $5.7 million in research funding
The University of Newcastle (UON) has been awarded over $5.7 million by the Australian
Research Council (ARC), to support new research projects in 2017.
Traits of femininity: An underrated skill set in business
Scott Douglas SiDCOR Chartered Accountants I am writing this just days after Donald Trump was voted in as American president. A campaign that seemed to be maligned by racism and misogyny, turned into a remarkable victory for Trump. I’ll leave others to their judgements of that, but one of the points made out of the…
Maximise the value in your business today
When you first started your business, the possibility of leaving
it one day was probably far from your mind. And yet this is an
inevitable reality.
New appointments
BLUEZONE GROUP Andrew Hazell has joined BlueZone Group as General Manager Defence and Water Resources and General Manager, Newcastle. Andrew has extensive operations management experience ranging from market analysis, due diligence and acquisitions, to commercial, HR, IR, safety and quality matters. With many years’ experience delivering Hydrographic, Oceanographic and Geophysical systems within Australia and throughout…
$3 million business park for Tea Gardens
A $3 million, first of its kind, development for Tea Gardens has been
unveiled by a Newcastle businessman who grew up in the area.
Breaking the mould: fostering diversity
Women make up just 9% of all registered liquidator
professionals in Australia.
Newest CBD business hub focuses on women
The Hunter’s female entrepreneurs as well as micro and small business owners are being encouraged to come together in a new, modern and affordable CBD office hub with a difference launched by well-known Hunter businesswomen Shivani Gupta and Tracy Farley.
Networking groups
Women are great networkers, and networking groups abound in the Hunter. They all exist to provide support and mentoring to other women in business, and offer professional development opportunities as well as social events where likeminded women can come together.
Superwomen must consider their super
Women in business are all around us – they are motivated,
passionate, prefer to build their independence, may even enjoy some
flexibility in hours occasionally, but probably work more hours than
the average employee of a similar role.
Women in business
LISA KERNES LISA KERNES Lisa Kernes is the Chief Operating Officer of Ignite Alliance, a ‘one-stop shop’ that offers small and medium-sized enterprises a full suite of back-end services and skills – accounting, grants, technology and marketing. It was formed in January 2016, when Lisa merged her chartered accounting, operations and virtual chief financial officer…
Making the most of your part time workforce
Work-life balance is something more and more employees are thinking about and prioritising, therefore those making the decisions regarding work arrangements need to understand that providing flexible options will enhance performance and productivity and promote loyalty.
Building a rewarding career in project management
Growing up in Dubbo, a career in the building and construction industry was the last thing on Simone O’Connor’s mind as she completed her HSC in English, Geography, Art and History.
Women in business cover women
This month’s cover features three women who have had very different business journeys and stories
to tell but are all excellent examples of women with impressive achievements in business:
Kari Armitage, Managing Director of Quarry Mining & Construction Equipment, a leading provider of products,
service and support to the construction and mining industries; Lyndell Fogarty, co-founder and CEO of performHR,
a fast growing outsourced HR and ER company; and Lyn Thurham, Managing Director of Thurnham Teece, a full
service creative agency with offices in Newcastle and Sydney.
The feature also includes stories from a number of other local businesswomen as well
as supporting articles around the Women in Business theme.
We hope you enjoy reading this feature and also consider the wider issues of
Women in Business, both at the wider level and within your organisation.
Active nutrition
Most of us eat three meals a day, or at least two meals, plus a coffee to kick-start the morning.
Global interest for locally developed retractable syringes
Newcastle-based Clik-Lok Australia (C-LA) is
attracting interest from around the world for its
retractable safety syringes, including a recently
signed agreement for domestic marketing in China
with Beijing Wandekang Medical Instrument Co Ltd
that has the potential for minimum royalties of $115
million over a 20 year period
Sitting – Is it as bad for you as smoking?
Australians are generally spending more time sitting at desks, in cars and in front of screens.
Sun damage a major risk for employee health
Employers and employees both need to adopt much more
comprehensive defences against sun damage as new data suggests
both are applying piecemeal approaches to protecting workers’ skin.
Mt Owen extension approved
Glencore has received approval of the mine life extension at Mt
Owen open cut complex by the Planning Assessment Commission,
concluding the assessment and determination process for the project
that commenced in January 2015.
Mt Owen Mine ahead of the game in managing obesity
The Blueprint for the Management of Overweight and Obesity
in the NSW Mining Industry (Obesity Blueprint) was launched
at the NSWMC Health, Safety, Environment and Community
Conference on 29 August and has already generated significant
interest across the industry.
Open Cut Mines Rescue Competition
BHP Billiton’s Mt Arthur Coal team has claimed top honours in the 2016 Open Cut Mines Rescue Competition, ending former back-to-back champions Glencore Bulga’s hopes of a winning streak.
Don’t change your systems until you are willing to change your habits
Introducing new technology into any business can be incredibly exciting.
Using intellectual property rights to protect your business
‘Intellectual property’ refers to anything which is a creation of the mind.
Virtual reality studio opens
A new virtual reality studio has opened in Newcastle’s East End providing the public with easy access to the immersive world of highend virtual reality.
From The Editor
The release of the new Hunter Regional Plan by the NSW Government has generally been welcomed by local business.
Virtual reality studio opens
A new virtual reality studio has opened in Newcastle’s East End providing the public with easy access to the immersive world of highend virtual reality.
Insight Wealth launches Wallsend office
Insight Wealth has a strategic objective to ensure they are conveniently placed for their clients, and as their business growth continues the team has launched a new office.
Last chance to join Club 139
The first of the fully-fitted Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters will arrive in the region in early December.
Lake Mac gets connected
There are about 7,000 businesses operating in the city of Lake Macquarie – but that’s a guess according to the city’s peak business body.
Wind turbines arrive in the Port of Newcastle
Eight wind turbines have arrived in the Port of Newcastle aboard the vessel MV Erna Oldendorff.
McDonald Jones new stadium sponsor
Leading NSW builder McDonald Jones has signed on as the naming rights sponsor of Hunter Stadium. The company, which has its origins in the Hunter, is ranked the nation’s 8th largest builders.
Business brokerage launched with focus on technology
Two local businessman, Shane Fox and Ian Jones, have joined forces to launch Merchant Business Brokers, a Newcastle-based business brokerage which invests heavily in a highly advanced and innovative technology platform used by major institutions in other sectors, to provide connection between buyers and sellers.
Another win for Jayco Newcastle
For the second consecutive year Jayco Newcastle has been named Best Regional Dealer at the NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Awards (CCIA) of Excellence for 2016.
Let’s talk with Penny McCardle
In a few words tell us about your current role. I am the director and principal archaeologist at McCardle Cultural Heritage. I undertake all aspects of the job including, field work, research, artefact analysis, reporting and consultation. I also undertake forensic anthropological analysis (human bone identification) for the NSW Police, NPWS and Newcastle Department of…
Does your business have a backup and disaster recovery plan?
We have had a fair share of disasters and bad weather in the Hunter and smart people know most businesses need a backup and disaster recovery plan.
SME owners to plan for financial freedom
Financial independence, key person risk and being too busy to grow their business are some of the most common stresses facing SME businesses in Australia today.
Using intellectual property rights to protect your business
‘Intellectual property’ refers to anything which is a creation of the mind.
New Appointments
NEW. PERM. BUILDING SOCIETY Newcastle Permanent Building Society has announced the appointment of Jeff Eather to the role of Chairman. Jeff is a former CEO of NBN television, has served on the Newcastle Permanent Board since May 2013 and has held roles as Chairman of the Audit committee and as a member of the Corporate…
Rethink Property Activity Intentions Report
Rethink Financial Group (Rethink)’s third annual Property Activity Intentions Report has highlighted the popularity of Newcastle.
2016 NEWi Awards
The Lunaticks Society Inc. has announced the recipients of the 2016 NEWi Awards for Digital Creativity.
From start-up to cloud – a retrospect and vision
18 years in partnership, 20 years of Diamond ICT, a couple of visionaries, directors Robert Buck and Martin Thurgate recently had the honour of being invited to present to the Australian Computer Society Newcastle Chapter.