Newcastle Renewal
Solar panels project for Upper Hunter Shire Council
Around 300 square meters of solar panels will soon be providing free electricity to help power Upper Hunter Shire Council’s Scone Administration Centre.
Supply Chain Finance facility comes to the Hunter
Fifo Capital Supply Chain Finance is an innovative and complete solution for financing supplier invoices.
Newcastle 500 tickets to come on sale
The Hunter’s biggest sporting and entertainment event, the Coates Hire Newcastle 500, is expected to be inundated once again when tickets go on sale in late April.
$140,000 and a new vision for the future of Nelson Bay
On 21 February Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer unveiled a
fresh new identity for the future of Nelson Bay, with the launch of
Nelson Bay Next.
Newcastle Airport celebrates 70 years of commercial aviation
On 20 February Newcastle Airport celebrated its 70th anniversary of commercial aviation.
Newcastle Council launches easy parking app
Parking your car in Newcastle just got “uber” convenient thanks to a new smart phone app that means you no longer have to pay at the meter.
Newcastle Permanent launches new payment technology
Osko by BPAY and PayID offers customers a simpler and faster way to send and receive payments.
Event Hospitality & Entertainment to manage Crowne Plaza Newcastle
EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited has announced it has entered into an agreement with the Schwartz Family Company to manage the harbour side property, Crowne Plaza Newcastle, under the Rydges Hotel brand.
Make 2018 the year you ‘embrace your happy’
What does happiness mean to you? On Tuesday 20 March, Novocastrians are invited to find out by attending Human Power’s free International Day of Happiness event at Carrington Community Centre, from 8am to midday.
RDA Hunter’s Aeroskills prepares students for Hunter’s Aerospace sector
In a win for the Hunter’s commercial and defence aerospace sector, RDA Hunter has enabled Aeroskills to be studied by secondary students in years 11 and 12.
Support for mental health and wellbeing in small business
A study into small business and mental health conducted by Everymind has revealed people working in the small business sector may be more likely to be affected by poor mental health than the general population.
Stockland Green Hills invests in green energy
Stockland Green Hills has given the green light to a number of green energy measures as part of the $414 million redevelop-ment of Stockland Green Hills.
From the editor
As we enter the latter part of the decade, it is clear that the one thing that is most predictable is that the rate of change will increase.
Office design layout
A successful office design layout is one which attracts, retains
and engages workers, promotes the brand and culture,
encourages collaboration, and nurtures worker wellbeing.
The evolving office
The nature of the office environment, and the way we approach our working day has evolved drastically in the past decade.
Newcastle Office Interiors expansion
As the name suggests, Gateshead based Newcastle Office Interiors specialises in all facets of office fitout / refurbishment and commercial office furniture.
Continued growth for Insight Building Services leads to new office/showroom
Recent years have seen continued growth for Insight Building Services, a local business offering commercial/industrial building services, office fitouts, multi-unit residential and project management services.
2018 office design trends
As we get into 2018, Evoke Projects looks at current office design trends in office space use, materials and technology.
The risky business of entering international contracts online
More and more Australians are entering into international
contracts online.
Data backup, only half the story
With the increasing risk of your systems being infected by ransomware there is no better time to look at your disaster recovery solution.
Google Solutions Architect to Speak at Interactive Minds Newcastle
Growthwise & Vicinity Digital Marketing recently joined forces to launch Interactive Minds Newcastle, a new series of morning events for forward-thinking businesses, digital marketers, and agencies in the Hunter.
Nimbler Digital becomes a Hubspot Certified Agency Partner
Newcastle Digital Agency Nimbler Digital has joined HubSpot as a Certified Agency Partner.
Drones and your workplace
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), more than 2.3 million workers die every year as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases.
Tourism and infrastructure drive inner city living
Newcastle is maturing into a metropolitan city with an incredible lifestyle – facts that
can’t be denied.
Landmark apartment complex
The up and coming hot spot of the Newcastle property market will have a new landmark apartment and retail development following Council approval of the DA for Neufort Wickham.
Waterfront property development sales indicates hot Lake Macquarie property market
The Lake Macquarie property market continues to run hot says PRDnationwide Lake Macquarie Residential Sales Consultant Paul Ashcroft given the overwhelming interest in the Water’s Edge development at Warners Bay.
New Appointments
NEWCASTLE OFFICE INTERIORS Brandon Sheppard Brandon Sheppard has recently moved to Newcastle and has joined Newcastle Office Interiors as Fit Out Senior Project Manager. Brandon has over 25 years experience and has managed a wide range of projects, including multi-million dollar projects in all sectors of the construction industry. He has well-developed professional skills and…
The rise of the Chief Ethicist Officer
As we race towards what is known as The Singularity and we make exponential leaps in medical research, there is an executive position re-emerging; Chief Ethical Officer.
Hunter retailers face tough road ahead – with franchisees in for greatest pain if they fail to evolve
Many Australian retailers in the Hunter region are in for a bumpy ride in 2018 – and the franchise sector, in particular, is one to keep an eye on.
Managing performance: Helping staff to close the gap
With the beginning of a new year, has your business been through a performance review process for your staff?
Let’s Talk With Jaimie Abbott
1. In a few words tell us about your current role. I run my own public speaking and media interview training business where I help people from all walks of life master their presentation skills. I am also a Councillor on Port Stephens Council and was elected in September. I am also a Public Affairs…
Largest spa network expands in Hunter
Australia’s largest day spa network is expanding in the Hunter with the region’s third spa to open in Maitland. endota Green Hills will open in March.
Things to consider when choosing a holiday destination
When deciding to take that much needed leave there are a few things you should take into account to help you decide where you would like to travel.
Newcastle Permanent staff salary donations to local charities reach $750,000
For the past two decades Newcastle Permanent staff have donated more than three quarters of a million dollars directly from their salary to support more than 50 local charities.
Newcastle Airport #1 in rankings after record-breaking 2017
Newcastle Airport welcomed a record 1.276 million passengers
in 2017, further cementing its position as one of Australia’s most
significant regional airports.
Direct air services between Newcastle and Adelaide
Newcastle Airport and FlyPelican have announced direct services between Newcastle and Adelaide from March 2018.
Newcastle Knights Centre of Excellence
The Newcastle Knights have been awarded $10 million from the NSW Liberal National Government to develop a multi-purpose community sports facility as part of the NSW Government’s NRL Centres of Excellence program.
Launch of job-creating Defence Export Strategy
The Turnbull Government is unlocking more jobs and investment in Australia’s defence sector, with the release of the new Defence Export Strategy.
Bengalla Warbirds Over Scone
Upper Hunter Shire Council is pleased to announce that Bengalla Mining Company’s Community Development Fund is supporting the 2018 Warbirds Over Scone event through a $50,000 sponsorship.
Council staff raised over $21,000 for charity
Over the past 18 months, Cessnock City Council staff raised an incredible $21,121 which has been distributed to charities including the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Prostate Cancer Foundation and beyondblue.