Williamtown Aerospace Centre Update
Port of Newcastle launches 2017-18 cruise season
On the 7 October the Port of Newcastle officially launched its 2017/18 cruise season with the arrival of the Sun Princess.
Hunter Valley school continues world dominance in STEM
Mount View High School, Cessnock, has again proven why it is
one of the state’s top ranked Science-Technology-Engineering-
Mathematics learning centres by winning an award at the world’s
largest STEM competition.
Burning buildings: Cladding – what you need to know
The Grenfell Tower disaster in London this year, killing an estimated 80 people, brought to worldwide attention the use of potentially combustible materials in building cladding.
Shaping the future of the Hunter Region
The Hunter Regional Plan 2036, developed by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, is the Government’s blueprint for transforming the Hunter region into a leading
regional economy.
Managing complexity in Newcastle’s construction boom
The City of Newcastle is well and truly in the midst of a construction boom, and with more than $1.6 billion of development in the pipeline, it’s showing no sign of slowing down.
Interior Design and the Future of the Workplace
I attended Sydney Indesign, a two-day event across four districts with 50 exhibitors and 300+ brands which was an invaluable opportunity to gain inspiration and engage with local and international designers, specifiers, suppliers, manufacturers and developers.
Newcastle Master Builders Association Excellence in Building Awards winners
In 1995, the inaugural Newcastle Master Builders Association Excellence in Building Awards were launched.
2017 Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
On Friday 25 August, Master Builders Association held its Excellence in Building Awards at the NEX, Newcastle West.
Continued growth for North Construction
North Construction has been in operation for 30 years and has
grown steadily to become the largest locally owned and operated
commercial building company in this region.
Hunter builder retains ‘Biggest Mover’ title
The HIA-Colorbond steel Housing 100 Report 2016/17 reveals that Hunter-based MJH Group, was nationally the biggest mover during 2016/17.
Cutting the bureaucratic red tape in the subdivision assessment process
There is a common misconception within Hunter councils and the property industry in general about what a private subdivision certifier can and cannot do.
Home automation – the trend for the future happening now
Home automation is one of those topics that gets thrown around by many different people.
Business financing for small business: common questions
From November 2016, the Treasury Legislation Amendment (Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms) Act 2015 has extended protections contained in the Australian Consumer Law against unfair contract terms for small businesses.
Invoice financing – finding the right solution to your cash flow needs
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business.
Why now is the time to refinance your business loan
The finance landscape is awash with market disruptors, from Fintechs (financial technology) to government inquiries and new regulatory requirements.
Tips for obtaining business financing
Most businesses require financing at some times. The following are a few tips to consider when looking at obtaining business financing.
Who will Uberise property rentals?
Recently, my personal experiences enabled me to realise that the real estate industry is
ripe for an upheaval similar to how Uber has disrupted the taxis industry.
Hunter Region well insulated from Sydney’s apartment building cycle
Driven by a surge in apartment building, new dwelling construction reached an all-time high in Australia last year.
$80 million development launched at Warners Bay
PRDnationwide Newcastle and Lake Macquarie released Water’s Edge at Warners Bay to pre-registered VIP buyers on 28 September.
Workshops to help Hunter businesses innovate
The University of Newcastle (UON) has released a new program of half-day workshops aimed at budding entrepreneurs and corporate intrapreneurs to provide them with the basic building blocks they need to take their ideas to market in a quick and practical way.
And taking out top honours in the AFR Most Innovative Companies List are…
Tricky Jigsaw/M&C Saatchi – Fireblanket NRMA’s ‘Why’ statement is to Make your world a safer place. And that is the impetus behind the design of the product that won them top accolades in the Most Innovative Companies list for 2017. Fireblanket sets off an alarm in the forest when its sensors ‘smell’ fire. The device…
The Most Innovative Companies 2017 list revealed
And the Most Innovative Company in 2017 according to Inventium and the Australian Financial Review is M&C Saatchi.
The Singularity Australia Summit
The environment in which small businesses operate is changing dramatically – or to use a phrase that is entering our vernacular – exponentially.
Breaking the corporate mould
Vesna Kirkovski Wild and Free Media As a business owner and a mother of four, I am only too aware of the elusive nature of work/life balance. Between climbing the corporate ladder of the advertising industry with a swag of kids in tow, I can tell you it feels every inch the uphill ascent that…
Work life balance
Work life balance. A subject that ignites passion, perhaps out of the guilt it triggers for the life we are neglecting, or the work we are neglecting, or possibly the frustration for the neglect many of us are pour on ourselves.
Will KPI improve your profit?
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are targets that may assist business owners identify areas to improve the company’s productivity and ultimately profit.
Why risk your hardearned wealth?
The key to developing an effective Asset Protection Plan is to do it early, and seek the right advice.
First court actions for ACCC over small business protection laws
Small businesses are protected against unfair contract terms in standard form contracts through protections which came
into force on 12 November 2016 under the Australian Consumer
Law (ACL).
The speed of trust
Trust underpins most relationships. In business, the ability to establish high trust with your customers, business partners and your team, will be the key leadership attribute to take your business forward and create the culture you desire.
Let’s talk with Cristen Cable
1. In a few words tell us about your current role. I am the Founder and Managing Director of Kis Marketing. As we are a full service boutique agency my role is very diverse. I try to as much as possible to personally account manage most of my clients as this helps me to stay…
Scholarship launches maritime career for first female
Medowie local, Alida van Driel will set sail on a career in the maritime industry after being awarded the Hunter TAFE Foundation’s 2017 Barker Maritime Scholarship.
Winners showcase the valley’s business excellence
The ever-evolving hospitality and tourism industry was the overall winner at the 2017 Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards that showcases businesses in the pursuit of business
excellence and customer experience within the valley.
Big screen for McDonald Jones Stadium
McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle will soon boast a huge video screen to add to the experience of those attending events at the venue.
Biggest ever Hunter Business Awards recognises the region’s best
Compass Housing Group Managing Director Greg Budworth was presented with the Hunter Business Chamber’s Business Leader of the Year Award on 31 August, by sponsor CPA Australia.
Newcastle Young Engineer and Professional Engineer of the Year Awards
Engineers Australia Newcastle Division hosted the Sally
Chapman Memorial Dinner on Friday 8 September at which the
2017 Young Engineer of the Year and Professional Engineer of the
Year were announced.
NewPsych upgrades with new purpose built office
NewPsych has moved into purpose built offices at level 4/77 Hunter Street Newcastle (diagonally opposite the old post office) to provide a totally different experience for their clients.
20TH ANNIVERSARY FOR OUT OF THE SQUARE
Founder of Newcastle advertising agency Out of the Square, Marty Adnum, has always been passionate about the region and proud of his OOTS family – staff and clients
$145 million for Hornet sustainment
Defence’s maintenance contract with Boeing Defence Australia for the F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet aircraft fleet has been extended to include ongoing engineering, coordinating logistics and maintenance sustainment support.