
August 2016
DiG 2016 drawing closer
DiG 2016 is a 2 day business masterclass packed with practical information on how to market, automate and grow your busi...

Digital internship program
We’ve all seen it. Someone secures an internship, turns up and there’s a mad scramble around the office to ‘delegate so...


How safe is my data in the cloud?
Cloud computing - the concept of storing data and applications remotely on hosted servers rather than at your own premi...

Upgrading to an NBN internet service
Many households and businesses across Newcastle and the Hunter Region have experienced firsthand the end result of the ...

National property sentiment falls
The ANZ Property Council Survey released in July has found that confidence is at its lowest level in over three years.

Solar savings for new homebuyers
In an Australian first, new homebuyers are set to save up to $1,500 per year on electricity bills thanks to the inclusio...

Final stage of former steelworks site remediation up for tender
The Hunter Development Corporation (HDC) has called for tenders for construction works for the remediation of the final ...

Hosting an international conference in Newcastle
Recently, Newcastle hosted the 9th International Conference on Environmental Catalysis from 11 – 13 July 2016. The confe...


Newcastle Exhibition and Conference Centre launched
The next big thing in Newcastle’s urban transformation was unveiled on 23 July when the inner city’s largest exhibitio...


My staff can all be replaced
This statement has to be one of my favourites. I have had people say this to me at least a dozen times over the course o...

Social media tactics for event marketing
It may feel like we have just passed the year’s half way mark but I’m sure end of year event plans have already started ...

Roberts Legal Finalists in nation’s largest law awards
Roberts Legal, Local Boutique Commercial Litigation firm have been announced as finalists in the 16th Annual Lawyers Wee...


Rethink and Toyne join forces
On 1 July 2016 Rethink (Rethink Financial Group) and Toyne Business Consultants welcomed in the new financial year by jo...


International merger showcases Hunter expertise
Hunter-based International Conveyor Products (ICON) has formed a significant partnership with leading Chinese conveyor ...

Awards for CVG Finance
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) hosted their annual National Excellence Awards ceremony in Melbou...


Hunter Innovation Festival a success
This year, the Hunter Innovation Festival (HIF) saw a record number of entries for the Smart Ideas competition.


Skate bowl for South Newcastle Bathers Way
Newcastle City Council is planning a new lease of life for South Newcastle Beach with a uniquely designed skate bowl, ki...


Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards
Winners for the 2016 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards were announced at the Awards Gala Dinner, held at Belmont...


Council backs supercar championship for Newcastle
Newcastle City Council has voted to support a partnership with Destination NSW and Virgin Australia Supercars on a bid t...

From the editor
With the Australian Federal election out of the way, the Government must put its focus back on economic matters and prov...

