Taxation & Investment
New gas pipeline to Newcastle MoU signed
Hunter Gas Pipeline and Jemena have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Jemena to build and operate a $500 million pipeline from Narrabri to Newcastle.
First-year mining apprentices celebrated
The bright futures of 27 young apprentices were celebrated at the TAFE NSW 2017 Mining Skills Final Presentation evening at Muswellbrook RSL on 25 May.
Resources for Regions program
Applications for funding from the Resources for Regions program are open to mining communities in local government areas outside of Sydney.
UON engineers a solution to mining waste
The University of Newcastle (UON) has attracted $1 million in funding to test a new technology that will boost efficiency across the minerals processing industry by reducing the amount of valuable resources currently being lost in extraction processes.
Just google it
Search engines such as Google have become a large part of all our lives.
How small businesses can do social like the big companies around the world
Time, resources and funds are often hurdles between marketing success and small businesses.
Information visualisation: why infographics work
An infographic is defined as a visual representation of information or data.
How to create the perfect PR and marketing campaign
Brand reputation and exposure is paramount in the success of any business.
10 tips to improve your sales performance
In Australia the good sales professional has to move faster every day.
Getting social in business
I had a conversation with a business owner recently about social
media and how they used it in their business.
Locally developed sales system expanded
Kotara-based Inzant produces business software solutions designed to save time, increase revenue and cut costly spending.
Get to know Telstra Business Centre
Telstra Business Centre Newcastle prides itself on helping customers improve the
ways in which they live and work through connection.
Cloud in the field boosts efficiency
A decision by Lake Macquarie City Council in New South Wales to prioritise putting tablet technology in the hands of its outdoor staff is proving the benefits of cloud-based storage systems in the field.
Make the most of the $20k tax incentive before it is too late!
As a small business owner, if your business turns over under $2 million dollars are year, you can claim immediate deductions on business assets that cost less than $20,000, and invest that extra cash in your business.
Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange focus
Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange: A transformational infrastructure project for the Hunter
Think before you move
This month, Raine & Horne Commercial Newcastle took the momentous decision to move offices for the first time in 10 years.
New appointments
performHR performHR has announced the appointment of Tahnee McWhirter as Client Service Director. Tahnee is focused on ensuring that HR strategies support business strategy and operational needs. Tahnee’s projects have broadened her involvement into the global insurance industry, finance, technology and an executive role in the aged care sector. Tahnee prides herself on her client-focused,…
Leadership to lead, not just maintain
Any business, whether you are a startup, scale up or mature, needs the right leadership team to set you up for success.
Retail leasing – Changes to legislation in NSW
The Retail Leases Amendment (Review) Act 2017 No. 2 (NSW) (the Act) was assented to on 1 March 2017 and significantly amends the Retail Leases Act 1994 No.46 (NSW) (RL Act).
Responsibility: Using the ‘R’ word in business
Scott Douglas SiDCOR Chartered Accountants Responsibility is a word that is used a lot in business, and one that I am sure I use every day. What do I mean though by responsibility? We all give the word different meaning, but I simply mean responsibility as it sounds; our ability to respond. The context I…
Let’s talk with Ben Wyndham
1. In a few words tell us about your current role. I am founder and Chief Pilot of Airspeed Aviation. We operate Charter flights from the Hunter Valley and Sydney Basin throughout the Eastern states, and all over Australia. We also run flying schools in three locations. I am responsible for the usual business owner…
$45 million hotel and residential development for Honeysuckle
The Hunter Development Corporation (HDC) has announced a new $45 million four-star hotel and residential development will be built at Honeysuckle, adding new homes and a much needed tourism asset to the city centre.
Local innovator revs up program to launch in North America
Necessity was the driver for one Hunter businesswoman’s innovation that has disrupted the automotive after-market industry.
One step closer to direct international flights at Newcastle Airport
Direct international flights to and from Newcastle Airport are a step closer with work beginning the first week in May 2017 on the internal fit-out of border processing areas.
Home-grown national law firm recognised
Locally founded law firm, Nexus Law Group, has been named a ‘Business of Tomorrow’ in the Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow Program – featuring as the only law firm to be included.
Newcastle Light Rail goes wire free
Newcastle is set to be the only city in Australia with a majority wire free light rail system.
From the editor
This issue is the 12th anniversary issue of the Hunter Business Review.
Local innovation companies join forces
Local Hunter region businesses Tributech and Laughing Mind are merging their Atlassian support services into a new joint company, Assemblient, as a Newcastle based, globally focused Atlassian Solutions Partner.
Smart IP for a smart city
It’s set to be an exciting year for innovation in Newcastle.
The Future is The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is set to impact all our lives. The economic scale is staggering – Gartner predicts a $USD 2 trillion IoT market by 2020.
An update on innovation in the Hunter
With the Hunter Innovation Festival starting, it is timely to reflect on how Hunter-based start-ups, innovators and entrepreneurs are tracking during a time where measures to boost innovation are high on the agenda for policy makers.
The Rippler Effect registrations open
Registrations are now open for the next intake of The Rippler Effect innovation program, commencing in June.
Engineering-tech rearing to go
It is fair to say that information technology has dominated the news clips when it comes to technical innovation, with development of Apps in particular.
Funding innovation
Located in Newcastle, Hunter Angels Pty Ltd was established in 2009 and comprises 26 angel investors who invest in early-stage innovative enterprises with a proven product or concept and a need for equity capital to fund expansion.
Regional Incubator set to help drive local innovation
A collaborative regional project developing a “virtual innovation incubator” for the Hunter region is being established.
Newcastle welcomes global leader in innovation and engagement
The University of Newcastle (UON) has appointed the institution’s inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement and Innovation (PVC IEI), furthering its commitment to translating its world-class research into real-world solutions.
HunterHackFest
Got an appetite for hands-on innovation? On 19 -20 May 2 017, Laughing Mind will be running the opening event of Hunter Innovation Festival, HunterHackFest.
Newcastle Tech and Startups
The Hunter Innovation Festival (HIF) is back again this year celebrating 10 years of innovative practice and iteration.
Creating a real buzz around innovation
A few years ago, there was talk about laying the Hunter Innovation Festival to rest.
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace
It will come as no surprise to any employer that the impact of alcohol and drugs in the workplace is considerable.