Work starts on new $2.6M neurological rehabilitation centre at Thornton
Construction has started on a new 2.6M centre to provide multidisciplinary rehabilitation services to people with neurological conditions and others needing complex therapy.
Read More$2.8 million transformation to reinvent Charlestown Mall gets underway
A fresh upgrade is now underway for one of Lake Macquarie’s busiest pedestrian malls, with works starting on-site mid-August.
Read MorePort Waratah Lights it up blue to support Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
During September, Port Waratah Coal Services in partnership with Hunter Prostate Cancer Alliance (HPCA) will light up the night blue to support International Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Every night during September, two shiploaders at the Carrington Terminal will shine blue to raise awareness for the “Little Prick” campaign. The “Little Prick” campaign refers to the Prostate Specific…
Read MoreCostco and Green Capital Group announced as major Cockle Creek developments
Millions of dollars will flood into the Hunter region with the NSW Government announcing Costco Wholesale Australia and Green Capital Group as part of the transformation of the Cockle Creek precinct in Lake Macquarie, in line with the NSW Government’s COVID Recovery Plan
Read MoreAwards to celebrate Lake Mac businesses
Nominations opened 22 July for the Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards, which aim this year to celebrate and recognise all our amazing local businesses.
Read MorePassenger train arrivals demonstrate unique direct-to-rail capability at Port of Newcastle
The first shipment of new passenger trains for the Sydney network arrived at Port of Newcastle early July, immediately taking advantage of the port’s direct connections to the New South Wales heavy freight and passenger rail networks.
Read MoreHave your say on exciting plans for Maitland, including a 4 Star Maitland Gaol Hotel
Two important plans for Maitland, as a visitor destination, and Maitland Gaol, are now on public exhibition after Council endorsed the draft plans.
Read MoreWheels turning on driverless vehicle trial
The first ever driverless vehicle to mix with traffic on Newcastle’s roads has started ferrying passengers along Wharf Road as part of a three-month trial.
Read MoreSolar farm powering City operations and revenue
City of Newcastle’s solar farm has exceeded expectations in its first six months of operation, generating almost twice the revenue it was expected to make annually.
Read MoreExperience Hunter – Reunite, Rediscover, Revitalise
With tourism and hospitality organisations, and towns themselves, suffering over the last few months, armed with the knowledge of travel restrictions lifting Out of the Square wanted to do their bit to help.
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