Cruises return to Lake Macquarie
Regular scheduled cruises are poised to return to Lake Macquarie in a windfall for local tourism.
Read MoreFree community open day for Newcastle Light Rail on 17 February
The NSW Government has announced Newcastle Light Rail will launch with a free community open day on Sunday 17 February before standard services begin the next day.
Read MoreVarley marks major milestone in participation with F-35 arrival
The arrival of the first two Fifth Generation F-35A aircraft to the
Royal Australian Airforce, Williamtown marks a major milestone
for Varley Defence in design and manufacturing in Australia.
Works Begin on World-Class Bio-refinery in the Hunter
On 17 January Michael Johnsen MP, Member for Upper Hunter noted that works are officially underway in Muswellbrook for the first bio-renewables research facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere making the Hunter a national hub for bio-renewables research, development and commercialization.
Read MoreNewcastle Airport purchases land for Astra Aerolab
Newcastle Airport has taken a giant step toward the development of Astra Aerolab Business Technology Park when it exercised its option to purchase 76ha of land adjacent to the airport.
Read MoreFast rail network to transform NSW
The NSW Government will start work on a fast rail network in the next term of government, linking regional centres to each other and Sydney, significantly slashing travel times across the State.
Read MoreDelivering Hunter Valley coal to Asian markets
A shipment of 96 coal wagons arrived at the Port of Newcastle on the 12th and 13th of January to support Asia’s strong demand for the Hunter Valley’s high quality thermal coal.
Read MoreCity hails first five-star hotel
A landmark deal has been inked that will see the City of Newcastle’s current administrative headquarters transformed into a stunning five-star hotel to be known as the Kingsley.
Read MoreFavourable business conditions continue in Hunter
The Hunter’s economy finished 2018 on a positive note, with
record employment figures.
Building begins on Newcastle solar farm
Construction on the region’s largest solar farm has begun after
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes turned the first sod on 13 November on
a disused landfill site at the Summerhill Waste Management Centre
facility.