Newcastle Permanent & Greater Bank boards endorse merger proposal
The Board of Directors of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent have unanimously endorsed the proposal to merge, recommending their respective members vote in favour of joining the two iconic Hunter-based mutuals.
Read MoreNewcastle Airport supports local establishment of east coast submarine base
As Newcastle Airport’s expansion draws closer, the organisation has publicly supported the establishment of an east coast naval base in the region to host the nation’s nuclear powered submarine fleet.
Read MoreUniversity of Newcastle’s Q Building awarded world-leading 6 Star rating – the first in regional NSW
The University of Newcastle’s Q Building has become the first building in regional NSW to achieve a 6 Star Green Star ‘Design and As Built’ certified rating.
Read MoreNewcastle Airport named on Bonza’s inaugural route map in the largest launch announcement in Australia’s aviation history
Bonza, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, together with Newcastle Airport, has announced on 15 February a historic partnership that will see six new flights each week on two new routes. The news is part of the largest announcement in Australia’s aviation history as Bonza reveals its inaugural route map, airport bases, head office location and all-digital approach.
Read MoreFlyPelican’s new home base at Newcastle Airport brings local jobs
Up to 15 new jobs are set to land, as leading regional airline and charter company,
FlyPelican, sign a new lease at Newcastle Airport. This will bring their maintenance facility
and base of operations together under one roof.
Records tumble as Port of Newcastle Diversified Trade Volumes Grow in 2021
New figures released on 20 January reveal that Port of Newcastle’s import/export volume performance of 2020 strengthened in 2021, despite global supply chain challenges and the continuing impacts of the pandemic.
Read MoreSurge in development to inject $1.8 billion into local economy
Newcastle’s revitalisation and transformation continues with a record $1.8 billion of development approved over the past 12 months set to generate approximately 3,500 direct jobs and buoy the local economy.
Read MoreStrong demand for Swift on Hunter offices
Altim Property’s
Swift on Hunter strata office
development is expected to
start construction in the
first quarter of 2022,
following a strong start to
the marketing campaign including a recent $2,325,000 sale to a
local buyer.
DA submitted for housing on iconic Dairy Farmers Corner
Residential apartment developer Third.i has submitted a Development Application to City of Newcastle to transform the iconic Dairy Farmers Corner site while paying tribute to its history.
Read MoreFlying kangaroo takes our region to Adelaide
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has announced it will connect the Hunter Region and northern NSW to Adelaide from early 2022.
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