Fast rail network to transform NSW
The NSW Government will start work on a fast rail network in the next term of government, linking regional centres to each other and Sydney, significantly slashing travel times across the State.
Read MoreDelivering Hunter Valley coal to Asian markets
A shipment of 96 coal wagons arrived at the Port of Newcastle on the 12th and 13th of January to support Asia’s strong demand for the Hunter Valley’s high quality thermal coal.
Read MoreCity hails first five-star hotel
A landmark deal has been inked that will see the City of Newcastle’s current administrative headquarters transformed into a stunning five-star hotel to be known as the Kingsley.
Read MoreFavourable business conditions continue in Hunter
The Hunter’s economy finished 2018 on a positive note, with
record employment figures.
Wastewater recycling on the rise
Hunter Water has announced that more than 10% of the wastewater generated last year was reused for a range of industrial, agricultural and civic purposes across the region – the highest amount to be recycled in more than two decades.
Read MoreLOCAL INNOVATIONS SET TO MAKE LAKE MAC SMARTER
Devices that count visitors to city parks, monitor noise levels in our streets or even log the number of times public toilets flush each day could soon help Lake Macquarie be a better place to live.
Read MoreNewcastle’s largest office building proposed by DOMA Group
A significant development application has been lodged by
DOMA Group, proposing a major new CBD office space as part of
the recently announced redevelopment of the former Store site.
Successful community port fund projects announced
Projects that light up Newcastle’s stunning harbour make up some
of the successful applications in Round 4 of the 2018 Newcastle Port
Community Contribution Fund.
Thiess awarded $1.2 billion Mt Arthur Coal contract
CIMIC Group’s global mining services provider, Thiess, has secured a
A$1.2 billion contract from BHP to provide mining services at the Mt
Arthur Coal operation in the Hunter Valley, Australia.
600 jobs slated for $90m Bennetts Green retail development
Construction is poised to begin on a landmark 30,000sqm retail centre in Lake Macquarie set to create more than 600 full-time jobs once complete.
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