Record visits to NSW national parks drives economic growth and regional jobs
National Parks across NSW have recorded their highest ever visitation, with 65.5 million visits last financial year, driving economic growth and getting more people into the great outdoors.
Read MoreCouncil backs major events to boost economy and showcase the region
MidCoast Council is supporting a range of major sporting championships and conferences that are set to bring visitors to the region and deliver flow-on benefits for local businesses.
Read MoreTrain manufacturing jobs coming back to the Hunter
Almost 40 years since the Tangara trains were built in Newcastle,
the work to extend their life is coming back to the Hunter, with
the NSW Government establishing two new production lines at
the rail facility in Cardiff.
Former Liddell site powers Hunter’s clean energy future
With backing from the Federal and NSW Governments, the giant
Liddell Battery, built on the site of one of Australia’s largest retired
coal-fired power stations, is gearing up to provide enough power
to support around 200,000 homes on the nation’s main electricity
grid within months.
Let’s get down to business awards
Entries have opened for the 2026 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards.
Read MoreRegistrations invited for Newcastle Logistics Precinct tender
EnergyCo is inviting companies to register their interest to participate in a tender to design and build an open-air storage area at the Newcastle Logistics Precinct to support future storage needs.
Read MoreThe Station Newcastle to become a world class tourism, retail and hospitality precinct
As part of a 99-year lease Ashbridge Capital will further restore the heritage buildings and re-imagine the much-loved city landmark to create a new vibrant must visit destination for shopping, dining and community events.
Read MoreNewcastle-born Bolero Surf launches surfboard fins made from recycled Aussie wind turbines
ACCIONA has partnered with Australian surf brand Bolero Surf to launch the world’s first retail-ready surfboard fins made from recycled wind turbine blades.
Read MoreHunter apprentices power up Renewable Energy Zone
Five electrical apprentices began work on the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Network Infrastructure Project in February, marking the start of new careers supporting
NSW’s transition to renewable energy.
CSIRO unveils $3 million upgrade to flagship renewable energy lab
On 25 February CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency,
officially launched the $3 million upgrade of its Renewable
Energy Integration Facility (REIF) at its Energy Centre in Newcastle,
significantly expanding Australia’s capability to test, validate
and commercialise technologies needed for a more sustainable,
reliable and secure electricity system.