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Jayco Newcastle wins NSW Dealer of the Year
Jayco Newcastle has yet again been recognised for its continued business excellence, taking out NSW Dealer of the Year at the 2022 Annual Awards of Excellence.
Port of Newcastle chosen to host international leaders at inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania
Port of Newcastle will showcase its sustainability achievements to the world when it brings the first GreenPort Congress to be held in Oceania to Newcastle from 15-17 February 2023.
Hunter Safety Awards 2023 makes way for a new wave of safety innovation
Following a successful in-person award ceremony held on Thursday 12 May 2022, the Hunter Safety Awards applications are once again open for 2023. Applications are closing soon.
New vision for future of transport in Hunter
On 1 October the Australian Government has released plans to create 15 minute neighbourhoods in the Hunter region by better connecting local transport networks.
University of Newcastle moves up in World University Rankings
The University of Newcastle has continued to excel as a global leader for the region, moving up a band in the latest Times Higher Education World University rankings, to rank in the top 200-250 universities in the world out of almost 1,800 institutions.
First look at final stage of East End revitalisation
City of Newcastle, together with Iris Capital, have unveiled the winning designs of an architectural design competition to complete the $880 million redevelopment of its award winning East End development.
Hunter Innovation Festival speaker line up announced
Experts from innovation and engineering, psychology and manufacturing, technology and city planning will all come together at this year’s Hunter IF Hunter Innovation Festival, with speakers announced for the Wednesday 12 October 2022 event.
Maitland wins hosting rights to netball state titles
Thousands of netballers from across New South Wales will converge on Maitland Park next June after the city won hosting rights for the 2023 Netball NSW Senior State Titles.
Metricon opens new state-of-the-art Studio M
Metricon, Australia’s leading home builder is ramping up their regional NSW presence, opening a brand-new selection studio and workplace, in a $5 million investment to support the company’s growth in the Newcastle and the Hunter region.
Santos acquires Hunter Gas Pipeline
Santos has acquired Hunter Gas Pipeline Pty Ltd which owns an approved underground gas pipeline route from Wallumbilla in Queensland to Newcastle in New South Wales.
National spotlight for local innovation
Vibrant cities, renewable energy, circular economy, talent acquisition
and local manufacturing are all up for discussion at this year’s Hunter
IF Hunter Innovation Festival with leaders, operators, thinkers and
builders coming together to showcase the Hunter as the place to
innovate, to regenerate, to invest, and to accelerate.
MGA Thermal to demonstrate a fresh approach to energy storage
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.27 million in funding for MGA Thermal Pty Ltd (MGA Thermal) to help demonstrate their innovative thermal energy storage technology.
A new perspective of an old site a step closer as DA approved for gaol tower alterations
Future visitors to Maitland Gaol can expect to climb up and tour the site’s historic ramparts, after a development application for alterations to one of the walls and two of the guard towers was approved in August at a Council meeting.
Australia’s largest rooftop solar system
Newcastle-based renewable energy EPC, earthconnect Pty
Ltd, recently switched on the largest roof-mounted Solar Energy
System in the country.
Arrival of Coral Princess signals return of cruising to Port of Newcastle
Port of Newcastle has welcomed the first cruise ship in more than two years, with the arrival of Coral Princess on its maiden voyage into Newcastle on 10 August
Hunter Manufacturing Awards applications closing
Nominations for the 2022 Hunter Manufacturing Awards close Friday, 19th August.
Newcastle’s Victoria Theatre to shine again
Newcastle’s historic Victoria Theatre will be reinvigorated thanks to $4 million in funding from the NSW Government’s Creative Capital Program.
2022 Hunter Defence Conference agenda
The following is the agenda for the 2022 Hunter Defence Conference and, where confirmed, the leaders across Defence and Defence Industry who will be presenting at this year’s event.
Hunter Defence Conference returns for 2022
The 2022 Hunter Defence Conference is set to be bigger and
better than ever with the Conference being expanded from two
to three days as well as new exhibition component to further
facilitate networking.
SKY Residences – Stage Two receives Occupation Certificate (OC) marking completion of major Newcastle development
Stage Two of Newcastle’s SKY Residences project officially received its Occupation Certificate and successful strata registration in recent weeks, marking the conclusion of one of the city’s largest and most iconic residential developments to date.
Varley – The Coming of Age
The name Varley is synonymous with Hunter Valley engineering, a family-owned company that started in Newcastle that has determinedly and progressively increased both its national footprint and engineering expertise since its formation in 1886.
Hunter Water celebrates 130 years of helping region prosper
For the past 130 years, Hunter Water has been at the heart of shaping the Lower Hunter region.
July marks the anniversary of the formation of the Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board in 1892.
School holidays off to a flying start at Newcastle Airport
Local holidaymakers are preparing to spread their wings as airline travel ramps up again for the July NSW school holidays.
University of Newcastle maintains position as top 200 university in the world
University of Newcastle has affirmed its position as a world leading university, climbing a further four places to rank 192 in the world in the QS World University Rankings.
Fast rail on track to transform NSW
A new $500 million commitment in the 2022-23 NSW Budget will bring faster rail a step closer, along with quicker and more reliable connections between Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle.
Energy Renaissance batteries pass 90% local content goal
On 12 May Energy Renaissance, pioneer in the invention
and manufacturing of Australian lithium battery technology,
announced that it has appointed three Australian companies to
provide key components that will be used to manufacture its
superStorage™ family of batteries.
QT Newcastle reveals signature restaurant and rooftop bar
The signature restaurant and rooftop bar venues open at QT Newcastle on June 9.
Awards poised to recognise Lake Mac business boom
Entries to this year’s awards are open 13 May-6 June. Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on Friday 29 July, with winners progressing to the Hunter Business Awards.
This year’s awards feature a new category – Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion, recognising businesses that address the needs of a diverse community, including seniors, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
HMA LAUNCHES FOR 2022
The 2022 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc. (HMA) will hold its annual gala awards’ event at NEX, King Street Newcastle on Friday 28th October 2022. Fourteen categories will be available for application which includes the re-introduction of the Apprentice of the Year- Manufacturing Award category.
2022 Hunter Defence Conference essential for industry as national defence investment grows
With billions in new defence infrastructure investment on the horizon for the Hunter, the 2022 Hunter Defence Conference will be an unmatched opportunity for established, new and emerging defence industries, business, advisers and investors to leverage Australia’s Defence thought leaders and converge on new markets and prospects for growth.
Applied Virtual Simulation awarded multi-million-dollar Defence contract
Applied Virtual Simulation has been awarded an AUD $17.9 million contract by the Australian Defence Force to deliver a suite of Common Simulation Software (CSS) and associated technologies to the Australian Army.
Air Race World Championship set to take Lake Macquarie to new heights
The sky over Lake Macquarie will soon be filled with some of the world’s best pilots, racing at speeds of over 400 kilometres per hour, and demonstrating serious precision flying thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund.
Green Hydrogen Hub set for phase 1 construction following DISER funding boost
The Port of Newcastle Green Hydrogen Hub Project received a further vote of confidence following announcement by The Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction that the project will receive $41 million in funding.
Maitland Taste pairs with the Mutual Bank for delectable three day feast
If you hunger for delicious dishes, aromatic wines and the freshest farm to table produce from the Hunter Valley and surrounds, look no further than Maitland Taste, a three day celebration of great food, great wine and great vibes.
Newcastle Airport celebrates win for the region after $55 million funding announced for terminal upgrade
On April 14 the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon. Barnaby Joyce, announced $55 million in funding for a significant upgrade and expansion of Newcastle Airport’s international passenger terminal.
Newcastle Permanent & Greater Bank boards endorse merger proposal
The Board of Directors of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent have unanimously endorsed the proposal to merge, recommending their respective members vote in favour of joining the two iconic Hunter-based mutuals.
Qantas lands inaugural Adelaide flight in Newcastle
The Flying Kangaroo has landed in Newcastle, bringing passengers direct from Adelaide to the Hunter Region for the first time on their new year-round service. Qantas will connect Newcastle with the South Australian capital three times a week.
Newcastle Airport supports local establishment of east coast submarine base
As Newcastle Airport’s expansion draws closer, the organisation has publicly supported the establishment of an east coast naval base in the region to host the nation’s nuclear powered submarine fleet.
Join the conversation: Port Waratah wants to hear local voices
Take part in the Local Voices Community Survey to help inform Port Waratah Coal Services about your local community concerns and opportunities. The short 5-10-minute survey is open now until 14 April and focuses on understanding community views on key operational, environmental and investment aspects.
Full steam ahead: Burton Automotive boards Hunter Valley Steamfest’s 35th anniversary
Hunter Valley Steamfest, Australia’s premier festival of all things steam, is proud to announce Burton Automotive as its title partner for the tenth consecutive event, ahead of its landmark 35th anniversary this April.