New Medowie High School Reaches New Heights with Topping Out Milestone
Construction has topped out on the new high school at Medowie, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the Hunter’s first new public high school in more than 25 years.
Read MoreKongsberg Missile Factory Construction Milestone Reached
A ‘topping out’ ceremony was held on 19 May at the Kongsberg Missile Factory at Astra Aerolab Precinct, Newcastle Airport, marking a major construction milestone for this complex manufacturing and maintenance facility.
Read MoreKongsberg missile factory to supercharge Hunter’s high-tech future
A significant milestone for Australian sovereign defence capability continues to take shape in the Hunter region, with Kongsberg Defence Australia breaking ground on their missile manufacturing and maintenance factory at Williamtown.
Read MoreWhiteley Opens First-of-its-Kind Therapeutics Plant in NSW
Australian family-owned manufacturer, Whiteley, has officially opened its new Human Therapeutics Plant in Tomago, NSW.
Read MoreFrom the Hunter to the World; Newcastle Airport Launches Direct Flights to Perth
In a defining moment for the Hunter, Newcastle Airport has announced its first-ever direct flights to Perth, with QantasLink services launching from Monday, 8 September 2025, opening a new westward corridor for business, industry and regional development.
Read MoreAerobridge installation marks final stretch to international status
With Newcastle Airport set to officially become an international port of entry to Australia in August 2025, the installation of the airport’s first-ever aerobridge, a new baggage carousel, and key terminal finishes has signalled the final phase of a once-in-a-generation project that will redefine connectivity and economic growth for the Hunter Region forever.
Read More$569 million contract locks in another decade of jobs in the Hunter
The Government has ensured the future of the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft with a $569 million contract that also secures hundreds of highly skilled jobs across the country.
Read MoreNewcastle Airport Sets the Standard: First in Australia to Reach 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation!
Setting a new benchmark in Australian aviation sustainability, Newcastle Airport has become the first airport in Australia to achieve an Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) of 4+ Transition, placing it in the top 12 per cent of airports worldwide.
Read MoreAirfield Reconfiguration Paves the Way for Global Gateway
In a boost of confidence for the region, Stage One of airfield reconfiguration work is now underway ahead of Newcastle Airport’s international terminal opening on the 1st of August this year.
Read MoreConstruction for Defence Facility Breaks Ground at Newcastle Airport
9 December marked a significant step forward for defence and manufacturing capabilities in the Hunter Region with a sod-turning event to commence construction of a new defence manufacturing facility within Newcastle Airport’s growing Astra Aerolab precinct.
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