June 2017
UON engineers a solution to mining waste
The University of Newcastle (UON) has attracted $1 million in funding to test a new technology that will boost efficienc...
Resources for Regions program
Applications for funding from the Resources for Regions program are open to mining communities in local government areas...
First-year mining apprentices celebrated
The bright futures of 27 young apprentices were celebrated at the TAFE NSW 2017 Mining Skills Final Presentation evening...
New gas pipeline to Newcastle MoU signed
Hunter Gas Pipeline and Jemena have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Jemena to build and operate a $500 m...
Don’t sit down until the pain goes
If you have concerns about your posture, or are experiencing back pain, neck pain or headaches, you are not alone.
Inter-disciplinary GPs added local health care team
There is a new wave of healthcare that is starting to gain significant attraction all over the world - integrated health...
A lunch time walk is good for you in more ways than one
Everybody knows that going for a walk at lunch is a great way to gain some much needed exercise especially if you work i...
New business alliance formed to help workplace posture
Recently Dr James Cobb of Total Balance Chiropractic and Paul Wildschut of Experienced Office Furniture joined forces in...
Two little words that will lead you to greater business success
As a small to medium business owner, chances are you want to grow your business to achieve your goals and ultimately enj...
Five reasons why smart companies have shareholders agreements
When forming a new company, choosing to put a shareholders agreement in place is a smart business strategy.
How to get clarity on your planning priorities
Knowing where to focus can be one of the biggest challenges in running your own business.
Cash indeed is king, but bookkeeping is the queen!
As business owners, you will be familiar with the saying Cash is King.
Six simple steps to a better business
Local accountants and business advisory firm, PKF, believe that a change of focus can help business owners improve busin...
Local ‘legends’ needed to support learning pathways
The region’s leading provider of community based adult learning WEA Hunter is offering a unique business and community p...
Leaders of tomorrow recognised at annual TAFE NSW awards
The achievements of TAFE NSW’s brightest students and the contribution of its alumni have been recognised at the 2017 TA...
Aged care training in China
Newcastle training organisation Novaskill (HGT Australia) has responded to the Chinese Government’s aspiration to provid...
Hunter high achievers take out local awards
Three Hunter apprentices achieved top honours at the 2017 HVTC Excellence Awards held at Noah’s on the Beach in Newcastl...
Multicultural Small Business Program
Twenty aspiring businesspeople from 10 different countries have graduated from a small business skills course run by New...
Virtual reality to advance human health
Giving birth has been the foundation of the human race since the start of humanity, but the primal practice is set to be...
How to lease a building
It’s come to that point in your business, you have out grown your premises and whether the business is yours or the boss...
Developers and investors called for multi-million dollar housing project
Leading Hunter-based community housing provider Compass Housing is seeking developers, investors and builders to help it...
Want more than money can buy?
Have you ever heard the saying if “you’re not growing you’re dying?”
My ‘real’ team
Many of you will have read Jim Collins’ book ‘Good to Great’. You will recall the “bus analogy” in which Jim argues that...
Are you eligible for the reduced corporate tax rate?
Have you assessed when you may be eligible for the new corporate tax rate and the consequences of transitioning to such ...
Boeing and CSIRO launch $35 m research program
CSIRO has signed a new, $35 million research agreement with the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing.
Leah Jay reaches summit of Mount Everest
Property management pioneer, Leah Jay, completed a climbing expedition to the summit of Mount Everest on 22 May.
Planning Excellence award for Lake Macquarie City Council
On the 3 May Lake Macquarie City Council received the highest planning accolade, with its pioneering approach to managin...
Renew Australia scoping study for Maitland
Maitland City Council has engaged Renew Australia to conduct a scoping study to determine the feasibility of an urban re...
Technology Optimisation team formed
Diamond ICTs Technology Optimisation (TechOps) team has been developed and refined out of the need to ensure business ne...
Hunter region brewers successful at beer awards
Breweries from all corners of the country and around the world are celebrating after the results of the 2017 Australian ...
Prosperity boosts Queensland presence
Roger Ng & Co – a specialist SME Brisbane-based Accounting & Tax practice has joined the Hunter based, Prosperity Advise...
Powerful MidCoast Business Chamber formed
MidCoast Business Chamber has been formed following the new MidCoast Council taking economic development back in house.
Innovative technology used to help emergency management
The continuing advances in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and associated sensor technologies has produced a broad spect...
Firm of the Year award for Pitcher Partners
Pitcher Partners was named the Firm of the Year at this year’s Accounting Awards, held in Sydney on 26 May.
Hunter Water – University research partnership
Hunter Water has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Newcastle (UON) to launch a research partne...
From the editor
The 2017 Federal Budget seemed to make few ripples in most media outlets, with it almost disappearing from view within a...
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