Wage Theft – “Orgy of Greed” or mass hysteria?
Recent high profile investigations, significant media coverage
and union/ACTU campaigns on what has been labelled as “wage
theft” and a business “orgy of greed” have certainly highlighted
for Australian employers their ongoing need to comply with
the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standard and industry
modern awards, but is the problems as large as proponents say?
New Appointments
New appointments in the Hunter Region
Read MorePlanning Approval for Scone Regional Airport upgrade
Development Approval to build the Scone Regional Airport Aviation Visitor Attraction Centre has been granted by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel.
Read MoreRevitalising Newcastle wins the state’s top award for building a strong economy
The outstanding work achieved through the Revitalising Newcastle program was recognised on 6 November with NSW Government’s highest accolade, with the project winning a Premier’s Award for outstanding government-led projects that are actively changing the face of NSW.
Read MoreWorld-first drive thru only KFC opens its ‘boom gates’ in Newcastle
The future is HERE with tech-powered concept restaurant set to change how Aussies enjoy the Colonel’s finest
Read MoreSod turning ceremony marks start of Munibung Road extension
The long-awaited Munibung Road extension is finally on track
for completion, with the first sod being turned on the $5.17
million project.
Newcastle clinic for growing speech pathologist
Local speech pathology service, A Growing Understanding,
is expanding into Newcastle as part of their ongoing plan to
support families across the region.
$5.4 million Birubi Information Centre approved
The $5.4 million Birubi Information Centre has reached a significant milestone, with the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel giving their tick of approval for the Development Application (DA).
Read MoreRCA Australia celebrates 25 years of service
Carrington based engineering consultancy RCA Australia is celebrating 25 years in business in 2019.
Read MoreHunter Region cruise tourism season started
The arrival of 317-metre Celebrity Solstice to Port of Newcastle on 16
October marked the start of the Hunters 2019-20 cruise season.