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TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri student name top vehicle apprentice
Lake Macquarie’s Josh Terras was recognised as the Top Apprentice in Vehicle Trades at the NSW Training Awards in Sydney on 8 September
Illuminate festival to light up Boomerang Park
Fireworks will return to Raymond Terrace in 2017 for the first time in decades with a brand new festival, bringing together the entire community to celebrate the past, present and future of Boomerang Park.
Hunter CEO named top leader
The CEO of leading insurance and technical support organisation has been named as the state’s top leader.
From the editor
The recent discussions between Malcolm Turnbull and AGL regarding the possible extension in operational life of Liddell power station again highlights the confusing situation we are now in regarding energy policy.
Hunter Valley stars in record-breaking international visitation to NSW
The popularity of the Hunter Valley as a world-wide tourism destination has played a significant role in NSW’s record-breaking success in a recent International Visitor Survey.
Six new community projects funded under port grant scheme
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald MLC has announced funding for six new community infrastructure projects to be funded from the annual Newcastle Port Community Contribution program.
Newcastle Interchange opening
On Sunday 15 October, Newcastle Interchange will be open to the public and rail services will commence operation.
Newcastle Airport International Upgrade
Here are the businesses had helped to make the Newcastle Airport international ready.
Council named a finalist for Organisation of the Year for community engagement
Lake Macquarie City Council has been named as a finalist for Organisation of the Year in the prestigious International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia’s 2017 Core Values Awards.
Newcastle adopts smart city strategy
Newcastle City Council endorsed a smart city strategy on 22 August to embrace technology to make life easier and more sustainable for residents, workers and visitors.
Additional $150 million for Newcastle renewal
At the Property Council luncheon on 25 August, Andrew Constance, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, announced an additional $150 million of funding by the NSW Government for the renewal of Newcastle.
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers and Kinnear & Company Solicitors join forces
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers expanded and built the experience and expertise of its Newcastle office by welcoming Anne Kinnear and Kate Walker of Kinnear & Company Solicitors.
$2.8m grant for Scone Saleyards
Upper Hunter Shire Council has welcomed a $2,827,248 grant towards the Scone Saleyards from the Building Better Regions Fund, announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce.
Priority Home Loans opens Hunter office
Priority Home Loans has expanded into the Hunter region with their new office located at the HIA Home Inspirations Centre in Mayfield West.
Hummingbird officially opened at Williamtown Aerospace Centre
Hummingbird Electronics has completed their relocation to their new purpose-built Innovation Centre at Williamtown Aerospace Centre.
Maitland Council Community grants program open
Applications for Maitland City Council’s Community Grants program are now open and local community organisations are encouraged to apply.
$2.5 million investment by J&S Engineering
J&S Engineering and Maintenance is a Rutherford based
engineering company that commenced more than 30 years
ago in a small shed with dirt floor and now has 7,500 square
meters of workshop space and employs more than 90 staff.
2017 HSEC Conference Award Winners
The 2017 NSW Minerals Council
Health, Safety, Environment and
Community Conference Award
Winners were announced on
14 August at the Crowne Plaza
Hunter Valley.
Community Energy, where communities take renewable energy into their own hands
Community Energy is where a community develops, delivers and benefits from renewable energy projects, such as community funded energy solutions for electricity supply to local
organisations and businesses.
Research warns of wetland wipeout
A new study published in prestigious Nature Communications has found that the world’s coastal wetlands, which have existed for thousands of years, may now have the same average life expectancy of a human being – approximately 80 years.
The business benefits of installing solar
An increasing number of local businesses are recognising the benefits of installing solar systems in their workplaces.
Urban development boost for archaeology
With several projects on the go Umwelt’s Archaeology team are becoming an integral part of the wave of urban renewal in Newcastle city
Early engagement leads to tertiary success
Professor Tim Roberts of the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment says that an environmentally sustainable world can be pictured as a fried egg on a plate.
New hope to stop the female biological clock
In an encouraging step for female fertility, researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) have been successful in identifying an antioxidant which has demonstrated potential to halt the aging process in female eggs.
Three tips to create an engaging workspace
It seems almost too obvious that a well-designed space has the power to influence how people within that space think and act.
Real estate gives women a flexible and rewarding career
A leading Hunter real estate agent and mum of three-year old twins says real estate has given her an amazing career with opportunity and flexibility.
Aesthetics versus Numbers
Commercial and industrial real estate is a numbers game, and it’s this factor that makes it such a gratifying industry for me.
New Appointments
BAKER LOVE LAWYERS Janine Wilson Janine Wilson has joined Baker Love Lawyers as a Partner. Janine is an accredited specialist in dispute resolution, with more than 18 years’ experience across a range of disputes, and acting for clients at both State and Federal level. Despite, or perhaps because of, her extensive experience with litigation, Janine…
How can you lead an integrated life?
The concept of work life balance is an interesting one.
Crowd sourced equity funding
In 2017 we are seeing the introduction of major changes to crowd-sourced funding and the ability for companies to raise capital from “the crowd”
Five tips to consider when using emails to negotiate business transactions
Emails provide us with the benefit of instantaneous and reliable written communication. Furthermore, this modern business tool provides an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to paper correspondence.
Let’s talk With Shawn Sherlock
1. In a few words tell us about your current role. I am the Co-Founder and Chief Brewing Officer at FogHorn Brewhouse. I brew the beer that fills our taps and an increasing number of taps in venues around Newcastle and the Hunter. 2. How have you reached this point in your professional life? Basically…
UON STUDENTS MARKED AS ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAILBLAZERS
Seven students from the University of Newcastle (UON) are set to pioneer the
future of innovation as they undertake studies at the new Sydney School of
Entrepreneurship (SSE) in Ultim
SPOTLIGHT ON HMRI: WORLD LEADING MEDICAL RESEARCH IS HAPPENING IN OUR REGION
Nanotechnology in the Hunter Nanotechnology is increasingly being used to deliver medicines to specific sites in the body. This results in a reduction of side effects and toxicity. Dr Susan Hua is designing and manufacturing the carriers these medicines will be placed in, and then modifying them to act like a GPS to direct the…
STANDOUTS FROM THE REGIONAL INCUBATOR PILOT PROGRAM
Mobito Mobito is a mobile platform designed by medical specialists for medical specialists. Self-proclaimed to challenge outdated methods of clinical management, Mobito has developed several products to improve the efficiency of public and private hospital operations. CoverMe Medical is one of their products, pitched to sharks Naomi Simson and Dr Glen Richards at the Newcastle…
REGIONAL INCUBATOR PROGRAM PITCH
The Business Centre proudly hosted the 2017 Regional Incubator Pilot Program pitch at their new location in Newcastle West.
THE GROWTH OF INNOVATION IN THE HUNTER
The Hunter Innovation scene is on the verge of exponential growth – all the pieces needed for driving a growing, globally competitive, diverse economy fuelled by leading edge knowledge is here.
HUNTER INNOVATION WRAP
Welcome to the inaugural Local Innovation section of HBR.