Surge 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 MoreShare your ideas to grow the Hunter Valley visitor economy and tourism
Whether it’s more food and wine experiences, family attractions, business events or better infrastructure, residents and business operators in the Singleton and Cessnock local government areas (LGAs) are being encouraged to share their ideas for the future of tourism in the Hunter Valley over the next 10 years to increase the more than 1.5 million people who visit the region each year.
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.
Flying 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.
Read MoreDA 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 More$8.8 million upgrade to Cessnock Airport set for take off
Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce the $8.8 million upgrade to Cessnock Airport will kick off in early 2022, after the tender for the project was awarded at its meeting on 20 October.
Read MoreEvent funding for NSW Small Business Month 2022
Organisations participating in next year’s NSW Small Business Month can access $640,000 in funding support to host an event.
Read MoreHunter Sports Centre scores upgrade funds
Lake Macquarie City Council has welcomed a $10 million Federal Government funding commitment towards the expansion of the Hunter Sports Centre at Glendale.
Read MoreLocal distillery wins four medals in national awards for craft gin
On 30th September 2021 Newy Distillery were awarded four medals, one gold and three bronze by the Australian Gin Distillers Association (AGDA) for four of their craft gins.
Read MoreNewcastle 500 to return as Supercars season opener in March
Newcastle’s economy and COVID-hit tourism industry is set to benefit from the season opener of the 2022 Supercars Championship series converging in the city for the Newcastle 500 on 4-6 March.
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