We Make It Here – A region ready to shine on local & national stage
Manufacturing across our region continues to evolve and adapt,
asserting its place as a vital contributor to Australia’s industrial
landscape and is entering a period of renewed confidence and
visibility.
40th anniversary for North Construction & Building
North Construction & Building is celebrating 40 years in business. Established in 1986 by Michael and Merle North, the company has since grown into a 100% employee-owned business committed to building with trust in regional communities.
Read More$1.3 million investment to boost skills training at TAFE NSW Cessnock
TAFE NSW Cessnock will benefit from a $1.3 million joint investment by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments to upgrade training facilities and support growing workforce demand across the Hunter Valley.
Read MoreFirst massive renewable energy components leave Port of Newcastle for Uungula Wind Farm
Port of Newcastle has marked another milestone as the leader in renewable energy logistics, with the first oversize and/or overmass (OSOM) wind farm movement from its Multipurpose Terminal to the Uungula Wind Farm in Central West New South Wales.
Read MoreRecord visits to NSW national parks drives economic growth and regional jobs
National Parks across NSW have recorded their highest ever visitation, with 65.5 million visits last financial year, driving economic growth and getting more people into the great outdoors.
Read MoreFormer Liddell site powers Hunter’s clean energy future
With backing from the Federal and NSW Governments, the giant
Liddell Battery, built on the site of one of Australia’s largest retired
coal-fired power stations, is gearing up to provide enough power
to support around 200,000 homes on the nation’s main electricity
grid within months.
Let’s get down to business awards
Entries have opened for the 2026 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards.
Read MoreCapital Corporation and Eden Brae Homes Partner to Custom Designed Homes at Lovedale Farm
Capital Corporation has announced a partnership with Eden Brae Homes to deliver custom designed homes at Lovedale Farm, the landmark master planned golf estate taking shape in the Hunter Valley wine region.
Read MoreCalling Newcastle and Hunter Region Orgs to Register Now for 2026 Australian Heritage Festival
The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is calling on event organisers to register now for inclusion in the 2026 Australian Heritage Festival.
Read MoreNational Historic Machinery Association National Rally in conjunction with Steamfest 2027
Maitland has been officially announced as the host city for the National Historical Machinery Association (NHMA) National Rally in 2027, a major milestone for the region’s events calendar, with a bumper week-long program of activities and experiences expected to attract large crowds to the city.
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