Newcastle children’s charity “blown away” by $10,000 donation despite COVID cancellation
Like so many charity events in 2020, Charlie’s Run 4 Kids was forced to cancel its major fundraiser, a 5-day run held every September to raise money for John Hunter Children’s Hospital’s Child Therapy Department and towards a family whose child is undergoing treatment.The team at DFK Crosbie decided their contribution as CR4K’s major sponsor was too important to place on hold, despite the event’s cancellation.
Read MoreCostco and Green Capital Group announced as major Cockle Creek developments
Millions of dollars will flood into the Hunter region with the NSW Government announcing Costco Wholesale Australia and Green Capital Group as part of the transformation of the Cockle Creek precinct in Lake Macquarie, in line with the NSW Government’s COVID Recovery Plan
Read MoreAwards to celebrate Lake Mac businesses
Nominations opened 22 July for the Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards, which aim this year to celebrate and recognise all our amazing local businesses.
Read MoreOnline seminar series to help SMEs pivot to defence
Hunter Defence is taking its Defence Readiness Seminar Series online to help regional businesses take advantage of new opportunities in the defence sector.
Read MorePassenger train arrivals demonstrate unique direct-to-rail capability at Port of Newcastle
The first shipment of new passenger trains for the Sydney network arrived at Port of Newcastle early July, immediately taking advantage of the port’s direct connections to the New South Wales heavy freight and passenger rail networks.
Read MoreHave your say on exciting plans for Maitland, including a 4 Star Maitland Gaol Hotel
Two important plans for Maitland, as a visitor destination, and Maitland Gaol, are now on public exhibition after Council endorsed the draft plans.
Read MoreWheels turning on driverless vehicle trial
The first ever driverless vehicle to mix with traffic on Newcastle’s roads has started ferrying passengers along Wharf Road as part of a three-month trial.
Read MoreSolar farm powering City operations and revenue
City of Newcastle’s solar farm has exceeded expectations in its first six months of operation, generating almost twice the revenue it was expected to make annually.
Read MoreExperience Hunter – Reunite, Rediscover, Revitalise
With tourism and hospitality organisations, and towns themselves, suffering over the last few months, armed with the knowledge of travel restrictions lifting Out of the Square wanted to do their bit to help.
Read More2020 Hunter Manufacturing Awards are ‘celebrating our resilience’
The Board of the Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc (HMA) have confirmed that the Awards will go ahead in 2020! HMA Chair, Steven Smith, said that it is even more important during this time of uncertainty to celebrate our Region’s manufacturers, to promote and profile their ability to innovate and adapt during the COVID-19 situation and…
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