Structural change forecast for the Hunter
The Hunter economy is heading into another period of
substantial structural change according to the December 2013
Quarter Hunter Region Economic Indicator released by the
Hunter Valley Research Foundation.
Passenger numbers reach new high for Newcastle Airport
In 2013 Newcastle Airport set a new record for passengers
in a calendar year with 1,198,312 passengers.
Newcastle led study provides evidence needed to change smoking laws
A Newcastle study into the effects of second-hand smoke
will result in significant changes to legislation regarding
smoking within multi-living spaces.
Two options on the table for Newcastle light rail
As part of a transformational project aimed at
revitalising the city centre, in December last year the NSW
Government announced that the first stage of the new
Newcastle light rail line will link the beach with a new
transport interchange at Wickham.
2014 Hunter Investment Prospectus launched
The Hon George Souris MP, Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Hospitality, Minister for the Arts and Minister for the Hunter officially launched the 2014 edition of the Hunter Investment Prospectus at Fort Scratchley on 20 February in the presence of around 120 Hunter business representatives.
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