Safe harbour and directors’ liability for insolvent trading
On 19 September 2017 amendments, to the Corporations Act 2001 commenced which create a “safe harbour” for Directors to protect them from personal liability for debts incurred by an insolvent company in certain circumstances.
Read MoreOver 1,000 new coal mining jobs for the Hunter
The strong turnaround in coal prices and steady demand for Hunter coal from our key export markets has delivered over a thousand new coal mining jobs to the Hunter over the last year.
Read MoreNew Appointments
NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY Lauretta Morton Lauretta Morton has been appointed as Director at the Newcastle Art Gallery. Lauretta has over 35 years’ experience in the visual arts and creative industries. Morton’s relationship with Newcastle Art Gallery began as an exhibiting artist in the 1990s. Her expertise and commitment as an arts administrator later earned her…
Read MorePWCS release 2017 Sustainable Development Report
Port Waratah Coal Services have published their 2017 Sustainable Development Report, the sixth since the company commenced reporting on its management approach to sustainability and operational, environmental and social performance.
Read MoreHunter-based Compass Housing expands into Sydney with tender win
Hunter-based community housing provider Compass Housing
has won a major tender to manage 335 social and affordable
housing properties in Sydney.
Wind farm approved for the Upper Hunter
The NSW Government has approved a wind farm that will deliver 800 new jobs in the Warrumbungle and Upper Hunter Shire local government areas
Read MoreHunter lawyer develops Australian-first construction payments app
A Hunter lawyer is behind a new, Australian first, App to help those in the construction industry to get paid.
Read MoreWho is responsible for the culture in your business?
The recent Australian Cricket controversy may have been about ball tampering and alleged cheating, however what came into focus very quickly was an aspect that effects business at every level, and that is culture.
Read MoreAre you set up to manage the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme?
The NDB scheme is new legislation that requires businesses to notify the Australian Information Commissioner, and any affected individuals, of any data breaches that occur within a business that is likely to result in ‘serious harm’.
Read MoreLooming crisis in land values
In my 25 years of selling and leasing real estate, I have learned a few valuable lessons. One lesson involved never trusting an owner who provides only a verbal estimate of a property’s outgoings.
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