Stop boiling – Murrurundi and Scone water is safe to drink
Upper Hunter Shire Council has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for Scone and Murrurundi, as recommended by NSW Health based on the results of daily water quality tests. Tap water is safe to drink and use in food preparation.
Read MorePort of Newcastle a powerful link for renewable energy in NSW
Newcastle has again demonstrated its role as a critical trade gateway for Australia’s take-up of renewable energy technology, with the latest batch of wind farm components arriving in March.
Read MoreF/A-18 disposal provides Hunter region jobs
Workers at RAAF Base Williamtown will service and prepare up to 46 retired F/A-18 Classic Hornet aircraft that will be sold to air combat training company Air USA.
Read MoreHunter United merger with IMB Bank
Chair of the locally based Hunter United Employees’ Credit
Union, Jann Gardner, says its members and the broader
community will benefit from its merger with customer-owned
IMB Bank.
Westside achieves NSW rehabilitation first
Glencore’s Westside open cut coal site in the Lower Hunter has received Government certification for a section of its rehabilitated mined land, a first for the State’s coal industry under contemporary mine rehabilitation criteria.
Read MoreNSW Minerals Council and Regional Development Australia Hunter launch new partnership to build awareness of mining sector career opportunities
On Wednesday 12th February, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter and NSW Minerals Council (NSWMC) launched their new partnership, PRIME (Pathways to Resource Industry and Mining Employment).
Read More45 students receive Educational Scholarships
Through the support of Mentor Support Network and local businesses, scholarships were presented to 45 students from the lower Hunter, bringing the total number of students supported to 251 since 2008. Those 251 scholarships are valued at almost $550,000.
Read MoreCameron Park Plaza to open mid-2020
The much-anticipated Cameron Park Plaza shopping centre
will open mid-2020. The $40+ million investment in the local
community is anticipated to be a premier convenience shopping
destination with retail space of over 7,500 sqm.
Helipad approved at Trinity Point
The NSW Department of Planning has approved Johnson Property Group’s application to install a helipad at its five-star luxury, $388 million masterplanned community, Trinity Point.
Read MoreCouncil fires up to connect bushfire-affected residents with assistance
Singleton Council is hosting two Community Recovery Drop-In sessions to help bushfire-affected residents access the range of assistance available to them. Drop-in sessions will take place at Putty Hall on Saturday 15 February from 11am to 3pm and Bulga Hall on Tuesday 18 February from 2pm to 6pm.
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