A Stronger, United, Sustainable, Voice for Hunter Valley Wine Country
On 16 September in a monumental move that will see enormous potential unlocked for local tourism operators in Australia’s most visited wine region, Cessnock City Council (CCC) approved the formation of a Joint Tourism Services Agreement between the Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association (HVWTA).
Read MoreThe missing block to build an all-renewable electric grid
A new type of thermal storage material, housed in blocks like
LEGO, could see coal-fired power stations converted to run entirely
fossil-fuel free.
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 MoreThe Mutual Bank’s head office is ready for business
Already described as a ‘new landmark of the lower Hunter’, The Mutual Bank’s new head office at 6 Mitchell Drive, East Maitland is officially complete and ready for business.
Read MorePort Waratah Lights it up blue to support Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
During September, Port Waratah Coal Services in partnership with Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance (HPCA) will light up the night blue to support International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Every night during September, two shiploaders at the Carrington Terminal will shine blue to raise awareness for the “Little Prick” campaign. The “Little Prick” campaign refers to the Prostate Specific…
Read MoreWork starts on new $2.6M neurological rehabilitation centre at Thornton
Construction has started on a new 2.6M centre to provide multidisciplinary rehabilitation services to people with neurological conditions and others needing complex therapy.
Read More$2.8 million transformation to reinvent Charlestown Mall gets underway
A fresh upgrade is now underway for one of Lake Macquarie’s busiest pedestrian malls, with works starting on-site mid-August.
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 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.
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