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A woman brings ten-year-old Johnny home from a play date with her ten year old daughter, Mary. Johnny’s mother opens the front door is immediately confronted by Mary’s angry mother who informs her that “Johnny was caught playing doctors and patients with Mary in their games room!” Johnny’s mother says: “Let’s not be too harsh…
Local innovation reduces fire risk in engine bays
Local business Funnel Web Fire Systems has developed a secondary system for engine bays which acts as a backup when the primary system fails to extinguish a fire or a fire restarts.
Drayton South EIS on exhibition
The New South Wales Government has placed the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Drayton South coal project on public exhibition.
1,300 jobs closer to being secured at Mount Thorley Warkworth
The jobs of 1,300 Upper Hunter miners are another step closer to being secured following today’s recommendation by the New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment that mining should be allowed to continue at Mount Thorley Warkworth, subject to stringent environmental conditions.
Mining industry ahead in the fight against ice
The war on drugs has a new focus, highlighted by recent media coverage on the menace of methamphetamines – ‘crystal meth’ or ‘ice’ as it is more commonly known.
Mt Thorley home to Bridgestone’s Institute Global Mining Solutions
A global centre for tyre excellence opened at Mt Thorley in April to better support the economically vital mining sector both here and overseas.
Students’ innovation in robotics
Five talented students will make history as the first Hunter TAFE team to participate in the National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition (NIARC).
Australian Government to help Hunter businesses grow
The flagship Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme aims to
improve business competitiveness and productivity.
Innovating to solve regional problems
Every Hunter business looking to thrive in the current global economic environment needs to innovate.
Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival
The Tom Farrell Institute organises the Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival (EVFestival) to grow interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in high school students with a view to careers in the electric vehicle industry, and to grow interest in manufacturers/developers/entrepreneurs in sustainable energy manufacturing particularly related to transport.
Crowdfunding set to raise $3.4 billion
Previously most ‘life changing’ ideas lay dormant, talked about
over beers with friends as “the one that got away”.
Tips and Traps – What every inventor must know about patents
Andrew Caska Caska IP Tips 1. Keep it Quiet – As a general rule you need to file a patent application before disclosing your invention (such as by offering your invention for sale or showing your invention on a website). It is recommend that you work out your IP protection strategy upfront and before any…
Front End Innovation Conference Boston, Massachusetts 2015
The possibilities opening up to businesses at this time of incredible change are exciting, though it will be challenging for some to release old beliefs.
Lake Mac: Smart City, Smart Council
Lake Macquarie City Council is investigating new technologies to drive innovation in sustainable practices and to encourage economic growth across the City, ultimately enhancing the lifestyle of residents.
Ash Maurya and Slingshot partner to deliver Bootstart
Ash Maurya, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential authors and recognised global thought leaders in the startup space, has chosen Slingshot as the first accelerator outside of the US to be the official partner of his Bootstart program.
Smart Specialisation to drive international competitiveness
RDA Hunter is applying the proven Smart Specialisation system as a catalyst for new activities to strengthen the economic development of the region.
Can I patent my App? Protecting ICT inventions
Inventors should explore the possibility of filing a patent application for their mobile app right at the outset of development.
Hunter Innovation Festival 2015
The Hunter Innovation Festival has been an annual event since 2007 and in true innovation style there have been many iterations of how we have presented the festival.
A new landscape provides diverse choice
Educational pathways are more diverse and accessible with the traditional areas of higher education, vocational (VET) and lifestyle learning becoming blurred writes Rowan Radvan.
New workshops for women sole traders
Women have needs in self-employed that differ to mens’, and to how business is run in the corporate world or other employment.
Benchmark training empowers staff
A collaborative program between Caltex Australia and Hunter TAFE has set the benchmark for workplace training and delivered more than 300 staff qualifications in the process.
Innovative training partnership success
Earlier this year, HVTC embarked on an innovative training
program that saw the company employ 15 promising
electrical apprentices and enrol them in an accelerated
skills training program via an intensive customised
Electrotechnology course at the HVTC Skills Centre.
Renew Newcastle Project Applications Now Open
Deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 1 June 2015
Business supports BHP’s Newcastle steelworks’ centenary community event
All Hunter residents, especially former BHP Newcastle steelworks’ workers and their families, are able to attend an event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the steelworks’ official opening on Tuesday June 2, 2015 at 10am thanks to the support of local business.
Hunter women shine ‘solar’ light on education
A group of local businesswomen has joined forces to give impoverished women and children in India the right to education.
Congratulations on HBR 10 year Anniversary
Some nice words from the Hunter business community about HBR’s 10 year anniversary
HBR’s 10th Anniversary
This issue marks the 10th Anniversary for the Hunter Business Review.
$150,000 cash injection for Hunter start-ups
Beyond Bank Australia have launched a new $900,000 grants program with $150,000 being made available over the next five years to entrepreneurs and business start-ups in the Hunter.
Memorial Walk officially open
The Newcastle Memorial Walk was officially opened in time for the
100th anniversary of ANZAC commemorations on 25 April 2015.
New dining and cinema precinct for Westfield Kotara
Work has begun on the rooftop development at Westfield Kotara with a
construction team that includes a number of local contractors and a large
crane that will remain on the roof for the duration of the work.
National award nomination for local law firm
Hunter based legal practice, Keystone Lawyers is celebrating its fifth year in business, are moving into new premises and have been nominated for a national award.
Consult Logistics merges with Lynair Logistics
As of March 16 Hunter based Consult Logistics began trading as Lynair Logistics Australia Pty Ltd following the companies’ merger.
Hunter winery takes home gold
Margan Wines was awarded Gold for Excellence in Food Tourism and Silver for Best Winery at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held in Adelaide during April.
Previous Lord Mayor’s leadership formally recognised
Well known civic leader Mr John McNaughton AM has been awarded the title of Emeritus Lord Mayor by the NSW Government for his work during his term as Lord Mayor of Newcastle between 1986 and 1995.
Newcastle law firm finalist in Australasian awards
The Australasian Law Awards recognises exceptional law firms with less than 100 lawyers who have demonstrated superior legal expertise and excellence in client service.
Rutherford importer signs exclusive agent agreement with Chinese mining manufacturer
A Hunter company has been appointed the exclusive sales agent in Australia and New Zealand for one of China’s largest mining equipment manufacturers.
Lake Macquarie Council commits to small business
Mayor of Lake Macquarie, Councillor Jodie Harrison and Council’s General Manager, Brian Bell have signed the Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) Program Charter in a plan to make Lake Macquarie City more small business friendly.
Pathway for young professionals to get involved in Newcastle’s revitalisation
Over 1,000 Young Professionals from the Hunter Region will have the opportunity to formally team up with Newcastle NOW in an effort to work together to improve the city of Newcastle, bolster career development opportunities and play a dynamic role in community activation efforts.
Microscope to shed light on mental health
laser-equipped microscope that gives brain researchers unparalleled insight into mental illness has just been installed at the University of Newcastle.
NCC funds scholarship for local women
Newcastle City Council has agreed to create a university scholarship for local women.