Australian farming the focus of new soil research centre
Australia’s largest collaborative soil research initiative, aimed at enabling farmers to increase their productivity and profitability, has launched today at the University of Newcastle.
Read More‘Byron Bay Railroad Company World First Solar Powered Train’ wins top honours at Newcastle’s most prestigious engineering awards
The Engineers Australia Newcastle Division represents engineering professionals, technologists and associates from the Hawkesbury to the Tweed, and from Coonabarabran to the Tasman Sea.
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The NSW Budget 2018-19 released on 19 June highlighted an extremely positive state economy and offered a number of important benefits for business, although the lack of funding for some important local infrastructure projects was again disappointing.
Read MoreInternational accolade for local insurance broker
Newcastle-based insurance broker Russell Boucher has been named as the Broker of the Year – International at a major insurance industry awards event.
Read MorePlans for Civic Station precinct unveiled
The transformation of the Civic Station precinct has been unveiled as an attractive public domain for the community, with Revitalising Newcastle recently lodging a development application (DA) with Newcastle City Council.
Read MoreStudents recognised for outstanding commitment
Twenty-one students have been recognised for their determination and dedication to their studies at the Hunter TAFE Foundation Encouragement Awards.
Read MoreUniversity of Newcastle continues to move up QS World University Rankings
The University of Newcastle is now ranked 214th in the prestigious 2019 QS World University Rankings announced on 7 June. Moving up 10 places since last year, the University has achieved an impressive rise of 84 places in the QS Rankings since 2014.
Read MoreVariety is looking for Newcastle’s fittest company
Variety – the Children’s Charity, is once again looking to crown Newcastle’s fittest company as the “Kings of Spin”, with the second edition of Variety Spin 4 Kids to be held on Friday the 7 September at Harbour Square, Honeysuckle.
Read MoreDemand for Adelaide flights opens up weekend travel with new schedule
On 18 June FlyPelican launched a new Adelaide flight schedule to meet passenger demand.
Read MoreDefence and Aerospace helping to power local economy
Defence and aerospace, already major contributors to the Hunter economy, are set for continued strong growth into the future.
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