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May 2016
New chapter for Hunter Research Foundation
Hunter Research Foundation (HRF) has outlined the details of a partnership with The University of Newcastle that paves ...
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Larry Platt recognised for innovation
Larry Platt, The Advitech Group's Executive Chairman, was recently recognised by Newcastle Innovation, a division of the...
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Less talking, more making
In his recent article on innovation theatre Tim Kastelle described what innovation theatre looks like in business and a ...
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Leadership and coordination of innovation
Innovation has always been an important part of business in the Hunter and as testament, there are many businesses able ...
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Newcastle Smart City Initiative on track
Developing Newcastle as a smart city is part of Newcastle City Council's long-term plan.
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Practical innovation program unique to Hunter
Business innovation program, The Rippler Effect is a trailblazing five-month course comprising a series of workshops and...
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Skills to support innovation in the Hunter
Innovation means many different things in 2016. For Hunter TAFE in its simplest form, innovation requires the right mix ...
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The Hunter’s innovation space
Innovation in business is recognised globally, nationally and locally as essential to sustainability and competitiveness...
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The people you meet at lunch…
Eighteen04’s 10th Innovators Lunch was held at the CSIRO Energy Flagship in Mayfield West on 18 March.
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Prospering in regional NSW on the back of the ‘Ideas Boom’
It is commonly stated that innovation will be one of the keys that unlock Australia’s future success, competitiveness an...
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Creating a new vision for Hunter manufacturing and engineering
The downturn in mining spending since 2013 has hurt many local manufacturers.
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NeW Space – New Ideas
The University of Newcastle is using the relocation of their business, commerce and law programs to the Newcastle CBD as...
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Hunter Innovation Festival 2016
The Hunter Innovation Festival is in its ninth year.
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Early technology challenges with cloud
The Cloud has certainly changed the way we can now work.
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2016 NEWi Awards calls for entries
The Lunaticks Society invites regional and international digital innovators to submit entries in 16 award categories and...
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Using and sharing BIM with your next project
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is becoming mainstream in the documentation of projects within the construction ind...
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Where’s my data?
Cloud computing services have undergone massive growth with increases tipped to continue into the future.
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Hunter real estate agent ranked highest in regional Australia
The principal of PRDnationwide Newcastle has been ranked as the top real estate agent in regional Australia.
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Inclusivity – The Overlooked Resource of Change Management
When rearranging work structures, introducing new technology or moving office change management is often seen as the sil...
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Business planning: Getting the right people on board
Do you do any S-T-R-A-T-E-G-I-C thinking and planning in your business and life?
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Greater Building Society to become Greater Bank
The Hunter-based Greater Building Society will change its name to Greater Bank in May after receiving approval from its ...
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2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Nomination period opens
The launch of the 2016 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc. (HMA) nomination period was held on 6 April.
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WHO Printing supports Environmental Award Winner
Grace Liley has won the prestigious WHO Printing Environment and Sustainability Award in the 2016 NSW/ACT Young Achiever...
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Award-winning law firm opens office in Newcastle
Award-winning law firm, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA), has opened an office in Newcastle to provide on t...
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$130 million dual tower mixed use building for Newcastle
A Development Application has been lodged with Newcastle City Council for the construction of this multi-storey, mixed u...
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AMP Advisory Group recognised
The AMP Cancer Council Pro Bono Program is a joint initiative with the Cancer Council to assist cancer patients and thos...
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From The Editor
With the Federal election approaching the 2016 Federal Budget was economically responsible, highlighted by significant t...
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