Applications open for $6,000 Your Port, Our Community sponsorships
Local organisations delivering sustainable outcomes for the thriving communities surrounding the Port of Newcastle are encouraged to apply for funding through the Port’s annual Your Port, Our Community sponsorship program.
Read MoreA public spaces legacy for the Hunter
The Hunter will share in a total of up to $250 million in NSW Government funding to create a legacy of quality, green and accessible public space to be treasured for generations to come.
Read MoreAustralian Unity acquires commercial office park at Newcastle Airport
Australian Unity’s Diversified Property Fund has acquired the Williamtown Aerospace Centre, a high-quality campus-style commercial office park adjacent to Newcastle Airport and the Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force Base, for circa. $55 million.
Read MoreA Region Ready 2021
Newcastle & Hunter A Region Ready has relaunched for 2021 as an updated showcase of the assets and benefits of the region, free for all to use to help promote their own business and, in turn, the Hunter.
Read MoreFederal funding for upgraded airfield at Newcastle Airport
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison travelled to Newcastle Airport to announce the much anticipated funding for a significant upgrade to the airfield that Newcastle Airport accesses from RAAF Base Williamtown.
Read MoreHunter Valley Legends & Wine Industry Awards
The 2021 Hunter Valley Legends & Wine Industry Awards gala dinner held on 20 May at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort in front of more than 300 guests, with Scarborough Wine Co and Margan Wines & Restaurant coming away as big winners.
Read MoreMayoral Scholarship recipients announced
Recipients of the annual Cessnock Mayoral Scholarships were announced 4 May.
Read MoreMaitland irrigation projects completed in collaboration with Hunter Water
Maitland City Council has collaborated with Hunter Water to develop and install multiple irrigation projects across the Maitland area throughout 2020 and 2021. These projects will improve sporting fields and the city’s water use efficiency.
Read MoreCockle Creek Area Plan sharpens vision for Lake Macquarie’s north west
The future vision for Cockle Creek is now clearer, with a draft Area Plan for the regionally significant area now on public exhibition.
Read MoreHunter Valley brews up new-look festival with local craft breweries joining wineries in revamped Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival
The Hunter Valley Wine Festival is to incorporate beer for the first time, with the newly designed Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival scheduled for Saturday 19 June 2021, promising a vintage event with the best of Hunter Valley wines, craft beer, cider, local foods and entertainment.
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