Newcastle Airport celebrates win for the region after $55 million funding announced for terminal upgrade
On April 14 the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon. Barnaby Joyce, announced $55 million in funding for a significant upgrade and expansion of Newcastle Airport’s international passenger terminal.
Read MoreMaitland Taste pairs with the Mutual Bank for delectable three day feast
If you hunger for delicious dishes, aromatic wines and the freshest farm to table produce from the Hunter Valley and surrounds, look no further than Maitland Taste, a three day celebration of great food, great wine and great vibes.
Read MoreQantas lands inaugural Adelaide flight in Newcastle
The Flying Kangaroo has landed in Newcastle, bringing passengers direct from Adelaide to the Hunter Region for the first time on their new year-round service. Qantas will connect Newcastle with the South Australian capital three times a week.
Read MoreFull steam ahead: Burton Automotive boards Hunter Valley Steamfest’s 35th anniversary
Hunter Valley Steamfest, Australia’s premier festival of all things steam, is proud to announce Burton Automotive as its title partner for the tenth consecutive event, ahead of its landmark 35th anniversary this April.
Read MoreNewcastle Airport named on Bonza’s inaugural route map in the largest launch announcement in Australia’s aviation history
Bonza, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, together with Newcastle Airport, has announced on 15 February a historic partnership that will see six new flights each week on two new routes. The news is part of the largest announcement in Australia’s aviation history as Bonza reveals its inaugural route map, airport bases, head office location and all-digital approach.
Read MoreFlyPelican’s new home base at Newcastle Airport brings local jobs
Up to 15 new jobs are set to land, as leading regional airline and charter company,
FlyPelican, sign a new lease at Newcastle Airport. This will bring their maintenance facility
and base of operations together under one roof.
Share your ideas to grow the Hunter Valley visitor economy and tourism
Whether it’s more food and wine experiences, family attractions, business events or better infrastructure, residents and business operators in the Singleton and Cessnock local government areas (LGAs) are being encouraged to share their ideas for the future of tourism in the Hunter Valley over the next 10 years to increase the more than 1.5 million people who visit the region each year.
Read MoreFlying kangaroo takes our region to Adelaide
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has announced it will connect the Hunter Region and northern NSW to Adelaide from early 2022.
Read More$8.8 million upgrade to Cessnock Airport set for take off
Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce the $8.8 million upgrade to Cessnock Airport will kick off in early 2022, after the tender for the project was awarded at its meeting on 20 October.
Read MoreNewcastle 500 to return as Supercars season opener in March
Newcastle’s economy and COVID-hit tourism industry is set to benefit from the season opener of the 2022 Supercars Championship series converging in the city for the Newcastle 500 on 4-6 March.
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