July 2014
Protecting yourself through life’s five stages
Disaster-proofing your financial situation is essential to protect those who depend on you.
Managing insurance within super
If you were to do any research on insurance, you would soon see that having ‘adequate’ insurance cover is a common topic...
Privacy protection overhaul – make sure you get on board
This year has marked a new focus on privacy regulation in Australia.
Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment amendments now in force
Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (‘the Act’) have commenced.
Are you protected?
Does having a company or trust as your business structure protect you personally?
Unified Communications services market continues strong growth
The Australian Unified Communications (UC) services market, encompassing managed services, cloud based UC and hosted UC ...
Nominations open for NEWi Awards
Nominations are open until 1/09/14 for the NEWi Awards for Digital Creativity which highlight the very best of Australia...
In today’s economic environment, cost containment is key
A recent study found that 62% of responding Accounts Payable (AP) departments use a minimal amount of automated invoice ...
Digital Disruption - Adapt or Die!
Facebook's wide adoption by the masses is an example of how we will inevitably gravitate towards the convenience afforde...
Newcastle poised to become a world class city
In 2030 Newcastle will be a smart, liveable and sustainable city.
Urban Growth NSW
Truly great cities know who they are, where they are going and how they want to be positioned in relation to other citie...
Property Council identifies over $1 billion in Newcastle CBD projects
The Property Council’s Hunter Division has identified over $1 billion in Newcastle CBD projects and has growing confiden...
Newcastle Post Office awarded to Awabakal Land Council
The Land and Environment Court has ruled in favour of the Awabakal Aboriginal Land Council claim over the Newcastle Post...
Call me Lucky
Due to open in August, the old Lucky Country hotel situated on the corner of Crown and Hunter Street, and originally bui...
People, sensors and things: Newcastle on the world stage
A revolutionary landscape computing project on Darby Street, “Kaooma”, is currently the frontrunner in the Internet of T...
Redevelopment brings major business to eastern CBD
Opened in early 2014, Watt Street Commercial is well located on the corner of King and Watt Streets, at the east end of ...
HDA gets work underway at harbourside park
Work has started to double the size of Worth Place Park at Honeysuckle to 8,000 square metres.
$36m mixed use development at Honeysuckle
Plans have been released for a $36 million development to be built next to the NIB building on Honeysuckle Drive.
Port lease delivers $1.75 billion to state
The successful leasing of Newcastle Port earlier this year has secured funds needed to revitalise Newcastle.
Newcastle courthouse developement
Local consultancy APP Corporation is managing the construction of the $89.7 million new Newcastle Courthouse
Renew Newcastle celebrates 5 years
In the first 12 months of operation Renew Newcastle assisted a total of 29 creative retail and studio projects to open a...
Newcastle must aim high
Newcastle is now in a competition with regional cities across the Asia Pacific for the capital which attracts and accomm...
Activating the CBD
Newcastle NOW is a non-profit business improvement organisation, with its main role being activation of public spaces.
Affordable housing development to go ahead in Newcastle
Development of the old Empire Hotel site has been announced with plans underway for a 14 storey apartment block that wil...
Light rail route annouced
The Newcastle Light Rail route has been decided with an announcement made at the end of May.
Plans lodged for UoN's city campus
The University of Newcastle is making progress with their $95million city campus, NeW Space with plans now lodged with t...
It’s advice that matters, not price
To protect ourselves, we insure ourselves, our houses, cars, other possessions, and our businesses.
Small business risk management
"Risk is like fire, controlled it will help you; if uncontrolled it will rise up and destroy you”
Insuring your most valuable business assets
For many businesses, your most important asset is not the obvious physical assets but the key person or persons, and thi...
Exposing yourself can be risky
Understanding and identifying how certain events/risks will impact on your circumstances and then taking steps to deal w...
Is your information protected?
Technology and globalisation are making the world a smaller place for fraudsters.
Airport architects for over 10 years
Schreiber Hamilton Architecture have been architects to Newcastle Airport for over 10 years.
For Hansen Yuncken - when one door closes, another one opens
Hansen Yuncken’s regional construction team in Newcastle handed over the new $15.15 million GP Super Clinic HealthOne Ra...
Newcastle Airport terminal expansion a step closer to reality
On 11 June the Minister for Planning and Environment, Pru Goward, announced Hansen Yuncken as the successful tenderer fo...
How innovative is your business?
RDA Hunter has created a survey to collect info on Hunter businesses' uptake of innovation in the last 3 years.
A cultural feast
Singleton art & music lovers will have the opportunity to celebrate 4 significant cultural events this July.
Charlestown Bowling club installs 384 panel solar system
Charlestown Bowling Club has installed a new solar panel system that will save around $30,000 in annual electricity cost...
Motor businesses join forces
McCarroll’s Volvo Renault and Hunter Viking Car Care Centre have agreed to join forces
Put yourself in the picture
an internationally recognised sculptural artwork created by artist Emma Anna has made Singleton home until the end of Au...
Job seekers help beautify the CBD
A recent Work for the Dole program that took on the Nobbys restoration project has been so successful that Newcastle NOW...
CSIRO Newcastle Energy Centre make Supercritical Solar breakthrough
CSIRO has used solar energy to generate hot & pressurised ‘supercritical’ steam, at the highest temperatures ever achiev...
$20 million overhaul for Hunter Sports High
Hunter Sports High has been in disrepair since the Newcastle Earthquake in 1989.
Glendale Centre to get $45 million upgrade
Plans have been lodged for a $45 million upgrade of Stockland’s Glendale Shopping Centre.
UON Secures $3.2 million for Ground Breaking Iron Ore Research Hub
The University of Newcastle has been awarded $3.2 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to establish a new ...
Award winning performance from home grown Building Society
Newcastle Permanent Building Society has been named Building Society of the Year for three years running.
Hunter research turns spotlight on manufacturing
HVRF flagged new research into regional competitiveness, focusing on the Hunter manufacturing sector
Motivation is the key to productivity
With millions of Australians working in office-based jobs, it is surprising how much attention is placed on the cost per...
peoplefusion launch 12 month guarantee
Hunter recruitment firm peoplefusion has launched a 12 month guarantee for permanent recruits - a local industry first.
A passion for nutrition evolves into a delicious business
Natalie Edwards is a passionate food-loving Accredited Practising Dietitian who created Nat’s Nutritious Delicious blog ...
Online system to fast-track complying DA’s
The City of Newcastle is now using the Electronic Housing Code (EHC)
Slow Hunter economic recovery from post-boom slump
The Hunter economy is now feeling the effects of the post-boom slowdown
OOTS wins Greater business
Local Newcastle advertising agency has secured The Greater Building Society account for the next three years.
Contract awarded for design of Singleton Gym & Swim
Singleton Council has awarded the contract for detailed design and construction services for the redevelopment of Singl...
Maitland to get one of eight new Service NSW shops
Service NSW has announced eight more shops to open across the State, making it easier for locals and businesses to compl...
Greater launches best value home loan in Australia
The Greater Building Society has launched refinements to its Ultimate Home loan product that make it the lowest variable...
Ronald McDonald House gets $90K backyard blitz
Ronald McDonald House is now able to provide a great backyard experience for the 900 children and their families who cal...
Equipment upgrades for DSI
DSI Bennetts Green facility has replaced two stamping presses with state-of-the-art 300 ton presses & further upgrades a...
FROM THE EDITOR
This issue includes a feature on the Revitalisation of Newcastle.
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