May 2015
Is a Cloud Hosted Server the right solution for your business?
The Cloud has the capabilities to provide great benefits to your business.
Digitising critical paper documents the best disaster-recovery plan
Hunter businesses have become accustomed to the unfortunate reality of natural disasters — including that they strike wi...
The NBN & SMEs
No, not the TV station, the new broadband network that is currently under construction across Australia.
2015 Newi Awards entries open
The Lunaticks Society is inviting regional digital innovators to submit entries in 13 award categories and one nominatio...
IT solution saves the day for architecture firm
Newcastle-based Regional IT has solved a huge problem for architecture firm dwp|suters.
Australia still failing tech startups
StartupAUS released the Crossroads 2015 report in April, which reveals that, despite positive developments over the past...
Cloud saves Hunter businesses during storms
Pinpoint Computers has a world class cloud service in a data centre based in Sydney’s CBD
Revolution Business opens new office
Two independent businesses, Ultimate CFO and Revolution Business Services merged together in February 2015 to form Revol...
Why WH&S systems can give you a competitive edge
Apart from ensuring their workplace is a safe operating environment for staff, what drives smart organisations to ensure...
Proactive spill management
Spill Management is often something people think of after they have an incident onsite.
Enviropacific Services continual improvement reaps the benefits
Enviropacific has celebrated yet another successful year in business and in safety achievement.
Awards to highlight the safety champions of the Hunter
WHS is the backbone of any business, in any industry, across any sector.
Make this new financial year your best in business
With the end of financial year just around the corner, it’s a great time to consider the results for this year and what ...
Maintaining privacy in an open plan office
Open plan offices have had some bad press lately. Staff mainly complain about the lack of privacy and the noise from oth...
Compass Housing receives international award
Hunter-based Compass Housing Services has been announced as the recipient of the Greentree International Don Bowman Init...
Property industry confidence reaches record highs
Optimism about the prospects for economic growth has seen confidence among the NSW property industry reach record highs,...
Increased building heights for Warners Bay
Lake Macquarie City Council has approved new planning guidelines for the Warners Bay town centre which permit increased ...
Approval for function centre overturned
Approval for a function centre and kiosk at the former Newcastle Bowling Club site in King Edward Park has been overturn...
Simply put, the brand of printer you choose does make a difference
Not all printer and multifunction devices are created equal.
HVTC Excellence Award
Australia’s oldest Group Training Organisation Hunter Valley Training Company (HVTC) celebrated the exceptional achievem...
Hummingbird to be powered by REDARC
Local business Hummingbird Electronics have been acquired by South Australian company REDARC Electronics.
Keeping communications simple
Throughout my working career I have come across the KISS principle many times.
Superannuation Data Standards – Are You Prepared?
Back in 2012 the Government established a framework to implement changes to employer super contributions as part of the ...
HMA Awards nominations open
The launch of the 2015 Nomination period was opened on 29 April on the premises of the 2014 Manufacturer of the Year and...
Merger creates Rethink Law
CDG Law has joined forces with Rethink Financial Group to create the Hunter Region’s newest full service legal firm, Ret...
New sponsor for Merewether Carlton Rugby Club
Local car dealership Kloster BMW has teamed up with Merewether Carlton Rugby Club for the next two seasons as its major ...
Minister for the Hunter replaced by Parliamentary Secretary
Following the recent NSW election the Government has decided to drop the Ministers for the Hunter, Central Coast, Illaw...
Partnership provides girls greater access to robotics
RDA Hunter’s ME Program has announced a new partnership with University of Newcastle’s Robogals and BAE Systems to engag...
$11 million makeover for Singleton Town Centre continues
Under the Resources for Regions program in 2013 the NSW Government awarded a $9 million grant to Singleton Council for t...
NCC funds scholarship for local women
Newcastle City Council has agreed to create a university scholarship for local women.
Microscope to shed light on mental health
laser-equipped microscope that gives brain researchers unparalleled insight into mental illness has just been installed ...
Pathway for young professionals to get involved in Newcastle’s revitalisation
Over 1,000 Young Professionals from the Hunter Region will have the opportunity to formally team up with Newcastle NOW i...
Lake Macquarie Council commits to small business
Mayor of Lake Macquarie, Councillor Jodie Harrison and Council’s General Manager, Brian Bell have signed the Small Busin...
Rutherford importer signs exclusive agent agreement with Chinese mining manufacturer
A Hunter company has been appointed the exclusive sales agent in Australia and New Zealand for one of China’s largest mi...
Newcastle law firm finalist in Australasian awards
The Australasian Law Awards recognises exceptional law firms with less than 100 lawyers who have demonstrated superior l...
Previous Lord Mayor’s leadership formally recognised
Well known civic leader Mr John McNaughton AM has been awarded the title of Emeritus Lord Mayor by the NSW Government fo...
Hunter winery takes home gold
Margan Wines was awarded Gold for Excellence in Food Tourism and Silver for Best Winery at the Qantas Australian Tourism...
Consult Logistics merges with Lynair Logistics
As of March 16 Hunter based Consult Logistics began trading as Lynair Logistics Australia Pty Ltd following the companie...
National award nomination for local law firm
Hunter based legal practice, Keystone Lawyers is celebrating its fifth year in business, are moving into new premises an...
New dining and cinema precinct for Westfield Kotara
Work has begun on the rooftop development at Westfield Kotara with a construction team that includes a number of local ...
Memorial Walk officially open
The Newcastle Memorial Walk was officially opened in time for the 100th anniversary of ANZAC commemorations on 25 April...
$150,000 cash injection for Hunter start-ups
Beyond Bank Australia have launched a new $900,000 grants program with $150,000 being made available over the next five ...
Congratulations on HBR 10 year Anniversary
Some nice words from the Hunter business community about HBR's 10 year anniversary
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