July 2016
Insurance – don’t leave it to chance!
The logic may seem surprising, but while most Australians insure their cars, homes and other assets, many forget to prot...
Don’t value your life
“Only a crisis – actual or perceived – produces a real change”.
Do you have a key person risk in your business?
Managing risk is a key component of the ongoing management of any enterprise.
Dark clouds & silver linings
The April 2015 superstorm and severe weather conditions changed the future course for many NSW business owners.
Funding for leadership & management training
The NSW Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Development has launched a program designed to give people training ...
The nucleus of great leaders
I am yet to meet a business or community leader who doesn’t espouse the word ‘culture’ or ‘leadership’ with abandon.
Workplace advice ebulletin launched
Local leaders in workplace services, peoplefusion, Skildare and Osborn Law, have joined forces to launch Workplace HQ.
People will always need people
There’s no denying technology has taken leaps and bounds in the recruitment industry in the past 10 years or so, but it’...
Hunter-grown firm to launch UK office
Leading recruitment agency and two times Hunter Business Awards finalist GWG Partners recently announced its internation...
To improve leadership effectiveness - make it personal
Duane is the Operations Manager at a small manufacturing business west of Newcastle.
Bullying can be a reason for dismissal (… and very costly to ignore)
The adverse effect on workplace culture and the personal impacts of bullying are now well-recognised and, unfortunately,...
Leadership program launched
Unbridled Results has launched a leadership program that's relevant, in-depth and has the capacity to completely transfo...
Recruitment Revolution launched
Recruitment Revolution, the latest name in recruitment in the Hunter, was launched in June.
Surveillance capability key to Nova’s operational assurance support
Nova Systems (Nova) has recently established a Surveillance Program, with a focus on supporting the ADF and OEMs who are...
Civmec expands to the East Coast
Civmec Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd (Civmec) completed the acquisition of Forgacs in February 2016 – which inclu...
Defence Advocate appointed
Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts, has announced the appointment of distinguished Air Marshal...
2016 HunterNet Defence Conference
To be held at Crowne Plaza Newcastle on 19 & 20 September, the 2016 HunterNet Defence Conference has the theme Industry ...
Robotics for the Royal Australian Navy
In 2015 local company ATSA Defence Services joined with UVS Pty Ltd to create the BlueZone Group resulting in a capabili...
PLEXSYS establishes Asia Pacific office at WAC
PLEXSYS Interface Products, Inc., a global simulation company specialising in modelling and simulation systems and suppo...
Defence in the Hunter
Defence has a long history as a major component of the Hunter economy, with a strong presence of defence establishments ...
Newcastle renewal process accelerates further
The renewal process in Newcastle has been gathering pace in recent years and has now reached an impressive pace that is ...
Newcastle in 2025
The city of Newcastle has experienced growing pains for a number of years.
$2 billion bonanza
New research from the Property Council of Australia measures December 2012 as “Ground Zero” – the starting point – for t...
The future is integrated transport
Modern cities are increasingly connected. Both in the way we live and work, as well as the way data, goods and services ...
Movement in the City
There's movement in the city and with it is coming a new vitality.
Maximum opportunity for Newcastle
In December 2015, NSW Premier Mike Baird stood on stage at Newcastle City Hall and praised the Property Council of Austr...
NeW Space set to breathe new life into City of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle’s new City education precinct, NeW Space, will be breathing new life into the Newcastle CBD ...
The University in the City
As early as 2006, an education precinct located in the CBD of Newcastle has been part of the University’s vision and at ...
Pittsburgh and Newcastle
Many have been struck by the commonalities between Pittsburgh in the USA and Newcastle.
Expressions of interest called for redevelopment of the former Newcastle Post Office
The Awabakal Aboriginal Land Council has called for expressions of interest for a joint venture partner for the redevelo...
CKDS Architecture continues to grow in local markets
CKDS Architecture is involved in the design of an increasing number of local landmark projects.
Southern Cross Austereo to move to Honeysuckle
One of Newcastle’s largest media companies, Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) Newcastle will be moving in 2017 and taking up...
Mara’s growing and on the move
Design and communication firm, Mara Consulting is on the move, opening up a new office and welcoming two new appointment...
Stage 2 of the Gateway
Stage 2 of the Gateway is now on the market. 12 Stewart Avenue, Newcastle West is an A Grade Commercial Office developme...
The persuasive power of a robust business case
All capital projects are scrutinised through a form of business case process prior to commencement.
Mark Kentwell named 2016 top Real Estate Principal in Regional Australia
Hunter businessman and Principal of PRDnationwide Newcastle & Lake Macquarie, Mark Kentwell, has been named Australia’s ...
Colliers acquires Robinson property major project team
In early 2016, Colliers International formed a Residential Project Marketing division in Newcastle, adding to their expe...
Do you have a disruptive coach?
First and foremost, if you are in business and want betterment in your life then you need a coach.
Whiteley and University work towards hygiene improvements in aged care
Locally based Whiteley Corporation has signed a three year collaborative research agreement with the University of Newca...
Sweeney & Co join forces with the JSA Group
Sweeney & Co Chartered Accountants have joined forces with Charlestown and Newcastle based JSA Financial Group to broade...
TAFE students shine at regional awards
The important role of TAFE in the education and training landscape was reinforced during the 2016 Hunter Region Apprenti...
Miller Park Outdoor Gym opened
The Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Outdoor Gym at Miller Park, Branxton is now open.
Newcastle flagged a UN City
A United Nations flag was raised in Civic Park 16 June when the UN's training arm handed over the global body's ensign t...
Koala hospital and tourism centre
A long-held vision for a koala hospital and tourism facility in Port Stephens could be realised under a partnership betw...
TAFE students develop valuable resource for local businesses
Hunter TAFE Community Services students have teamed up with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Compass Housing to deve...
Boost to cruise shipping wharf infrastructure
A commitment of $800,000 in funding, jointly provided by the Federal and State governments, has been made to enable the ...
Planning the future for the City of Lake Macquarie
Aimed to inspire residents and get them thinking about how they want the City to look, feel and function in the future, ...
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