June 2016
Coal's massive contribution to Eastern Australia continues
Coal continues to underpin the economic strength of Eastern Australia, directly injecting over $26 billion into Queensla...
Massive rail maintenance improves coal chain
The Hunter Valley coal chain received improved performance thanks to a multi-million dollar network maintenance shutdown...
2016 Industry and Suppliers Awards
NSW Mining 2016 Industry and Suppliers’ Award Winners Announced Representatives of the mining industry and supplier busi...
Why your workplace should be mentally healthy
According to Beyond Blue the cost of mental health issues in business is huge and is often underestimated by managers.
Chiropractors –Helping You ‘Back Your Inner Athlete’
Spinal Health Week 2016 was held in May and this year the chiropractors at Total Balance Chiropractic are encouraging yo...
Local dental service company branches out to set up third new surgery.
Deneng Pty Ltd has been operating in Newcastle for over 35 years supplying and servicing dental equipment and has rec...
Healthy, wealthy and wise
Your wealth can be taken away in an instant. As can your health.
Why do we put more effort into planning our holidays than our businesses?
It’s funny how when I ask business owners where they are going on holiday, their response is so certain.
Developing a business blueprint
Failing to plan is planning to fail. It’s an old adage that we’ve all likely heard, but nonetheless remains hugely relev...
Be innovative with your business plan
Grants and Tax concessions – have you thought about them as part of your business plan and strategy?
Building an entrepreneurial enterprise: Seven pillars of success
Many small businesses start with a great idea and nothing to lose. But as they find success and grow, scale can be both ...
Strategy – Does your business have clear purpose and market appeal?
With the current Global business environment and potential competitors worldwide, every business action needs to have sp...
HVTC Excellence Awards
Minister for Regional Development, Skills and Small Business John Barilaro, was special guest at HVTC’s Excellence Award...
TAFE Awards showcase skills
Skills that are helping shape the region’s employment and business landscapes have been highlighted in the annual 2016 H...
More choice in education pathways critical for regional growth
Educational pathways are more diverse and accessible with the traditional areas of higher education, vocational (VET)and...
ME Program building a STEM workforce
Globalisation and smart technology is changing the way we live and shaping our future.
Training in the art of communications
Former radio personality David Collins has established a business to help clients improve their oral communications ski...
Mid life change - buying that business you always wanted
I have a friend (to preserve his privacy, we will call him Terry). You may think this story sounds familiar; you may eve...
New tax rules for property sales
Australian residents buying or selling real property with a market value of $2 million or more need to be aware of new r...
7 deadly sins of small business
Small business is a tough gig whichever way you cut it.
Don’t tell me to be socially responsible!
“Corporate Social Responsibility is what the big organisations say they have, to make themselves look good”, “Don’t tell...
7 steps to finding out the strength of your online competitive position?
Have you ever been in a position of competitive strength with your digital marketing?
A new financial year and new tax concessions for small business
Changes to tax rules from 1 July 2016 will significantly broaden the landscape for Small Business owners to restructure ...
Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival
The Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival EVFest is all about thinking of sustainable transport in fun and innovative ...
Newcastle Lantern Walk a major success
This year’s Light up Newcastle Lantern Walk celebration of Chinese New Year was a major success attracting some 20,000 p...
Aviation careers day
The Aviation Careers Day is an initiative of BAE Systems and RDA – Hunter’s ME Program. It forms part of BAE Systems’ ‘A...
Entries open for 2016 Engineering Excellence Awards
Entries are now open for the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEA) Newcastle 2016 program.
Varley Group calling on past employee information for 130th anniversary
Varley Group, one of the Hunter region’s oldest engineering and manufacturing companies, is celebrating its 130th birthd...
Local startup launches smart parking solution
Newie Ventures has launched a smart parking solution at the University of Newcastle.
Ian Jones on the move
After 17 years in the Hunter Mall, Ian Jones Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd is moving to new offices on the corner of Scott a...
Energy efficiency and sustainability projects completed by Maitland Council
Maitland City Council is leading the way in energy efficiency and sustainability improvements with the successful comple...
Catholic diocese plans to develop former empire hotel site in Newcastle West
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will have lodged a development application with Newcastle City Council for th...
The Hedweld 30th Anniversary Milbrodale Mountain Classic
The annual Hedweld Milbrodale Mountain Classic Off Road Racing event is fast approaching.
21st Century library for Civic cultural hub
An Australian-first contemporary library, cafe and bar will combine cutting-edge technology with quality food and bevera...
Entries open for 2016 Engineering Excellence Awards
Entries are now open for the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEA) Newcastle 2016 program.
Newcastle - Dubbo flights to commence
FlyPelican is to commence direct services between Newcastle and Dubbo, from Monday 18 July 2016, subject to regulatory a...
WHO Printing awarded at national print awards
WHO Printing has been awarded a gold medal at the 2016 Media Super National Print Awards in the ‘Annual Report’ category...
New Maitland office for Emerge
Emerge, a Lake Macquarie accounting and business advisory firm, has expanded and opened an office in Maitland.
From the editor
With the Federal election quickly approaching, it is timely that this issue contains a Training & Education feature as t...