Full steam ahead on Muswellbrook Bypass
The $381 million Muswellbrook Bypass is powering forward with early work well underway and a refined design to deliver safer journeys, faster freight movements and better outcomes for the local community.
Read More$500 million investment in Hunter steelmaking
Greensteel Australia announced on 7 July that it has secured the historic 70,000 sqm site at 51 Industrial Drive, Mayfield North, and will invest $500 million to build Australia’s first new steel mill in more than 30 years. The mill will be the first in the country to run entirely on electricity, with no gas used anywhere in the process.
Read MorePort of Newcastle powers ahead as first port in NSW with battery storage approval
Port of Newcastle (PON) has become the first port in NSW approved to safely store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries at its Mayfield Multipurpose Terminal. This approval further strengthens the Port’s position as the State’s leading logistics gateway for renewable energy infrastructure, providing project owners greater flexibility in the delivery of critical energy projects.
Read MoreBrewing Up Social Impact: Why Carrie’s Coffee is the Ultimate CSR Addition to Your Workplace
In today’s corporate landscape, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer just a buzzword; it is a core component of a successful business strategy.
Read MoreTrade careers on offer at Bengalla Mining for Upper Hunter locals
Bengalla Mining Company is again investing in the next generation of Upper Hunter tradespeople, partnering with MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees to offer Electrical and Plant Mechanic Apprenticeships to local candidates.
Read MoreBroke Fordwich shines bright with tourism gold
Broke Fordwich is finally having its golden moment, breaking a two-year silver streak to claim top honours in the 2026 Top Tourism Town Awards.
Read MoreNew Medowie High School Reaches New Heights with Topping Out Milestone
Construction has topped out on the new high school at Medowie, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the Hunter’s first new public high school in more than 25 years.
Read MoreKongsberg Missile Factory Construction Milestone Reached
A ‘topping out’ ceremony was held on 19 May at the Kongsberg Missile Factory at Astra Aerolab Precinct, Newcastle Airport, marking a major construction milestone for this complex manufacturing and maintenance facility.
Read MoreThe Mutual Bank’s Winter Appeal returns to support locals doing it tough
The Mutual Bank’s Winter Appeal 2026 has officially launched across its branches and Head Office, with donations being collected from 11 May to 19 June to support people in the community doing it tough this winter.
Read MoreHoneysuckle HQ to deliver homes, jobs and a vibrant waterfront
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to drive Newcastle’s transformation, on 20 May announcing DOMA Group as the successful delivery partner for Honeysuckle HQ, the final piece in the revitalisation of Newcastle Harbour.
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