Approval granted for new City Campus Student Accommodation
The University of Newcastle has received formal approval from the NSW Government to proceed with the construction of its new City Campus Student Accommodation, located on the corner of Civic Lane and Worth Place.
Read MoreDA Lodged for Golf Clubhouse at Lovedale Farm’s Championship Course
Marking another milestone for the new $1 billion world-class residential golfing community in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, Capital Corporation has lodged plans for the golf course clubhouse that is set to become a vibrant hub for Lovedale Farm golfers and the wider Hunter Valley community.
Read MoreHunter Defence Conference to confront the changing nature of warfare
Against a backdrop of increasing global instability and rapid technological change, the 2025 Hunter Defence Conference will bring together over 220 senior leaders from across Defence, government, industry, and research to examine the future of warfare and Australia’s strategic response.
Read MoreWhiteley Opens First-of-its-Kind Therapeutics Plant in NSW
Australian family-owned manufacturer, Whiteley, has officially opened its new Human Therapeutics Plant in Tomago, NSW.
Read MoreMountain biking in Singleton boosted by $500,000 upgrade
A $500,000 project to upgrade Pioneer Road Mountain Bike Park has further cemented Singleton’s place on the trail of must-visit mountain biking destinations thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Fund.
Read MoreNSW Budget delivers Newcastle Logistics Precinct to support energy investment
The Minns Labor Government is investing $115.5 million to build the Newcastle Logistics Precinct – a critical new hub that will support the delivery of more reliable and affordable renewable energy to homes and businesses across NSW.
Read MoreCharlestown Health Hub opens to deliver integrated, patient-centred care for regional NSW
3 June marked the official opening of the Charlestown Health Hub, a purpose-built facility designed to improve healthcare access and outcomes for the Lake Macquarie and Hunter communities through a fully integrated model of care.
Read MoreFrom the Hunter to the World; Newcastle Airport Launches Direct Flights to Perth
In a defining moment for the Hunter, Newcastle Airport has announced its first-ever direct flights to Perth, with QantasLink services launching from Monday, 8 September 2025, opening a new westward corridor for business, industry and regional development.
Read MoreMuswellbrook Council taking care of small business
Muswellbrook Shire Council is backing small business as a driver of the Shire’s future, with the sector key to a blueprint for a thriving economy in the coming decade.
Read MoreHunter Manufacturing Awards return in 2025
The 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA) were officially
launched on 7 May at the premises of Omnia (2024 Manufacturer
of the Year <50 employees) and co-hosted by Apollo Engineering
(2024 Manufacturer of the Year ≥50 employees).