Lake Macquarie is the fastest growing city in the Hunter, and one of the largest cities in New South Wales. Lake Macquarie Council is the Local Government area comprising of the town centres of Belmont, Cardiff, Charlestown, Glendale, Morisset, Mount Hutton, Swansea, Toronto and Warners Bay.
With the help of Better Building Finance, ATUNE’s $13 million health centre in Cardiff South is the first project funded in regional NSW – showcasing how commercial building owners can achieve environmentally-friendly upgrades thanks to the new loan program. Manager Environmental Systems, Karen Partington said Lake Macquarie was one of six council areas supporting Building Upgrade…
Newcastle Airport is a significant gateway into NSW and the Hunter. As a major transport hub it is critical to economic and social infrastructure and its planned and managed growth has helped underpin the continued prosperity of the Hunter.
Newcastle Airport has been named Major Airport of the Year 2021 by Australia’s peak airport body, the Australian Airports Association (AAA). Major Airport of the Year is awarded annually to an airport with over 500,000 annual passengers which displays excellence across all aspects of airport operations and development. Newcastle Airport CEO, Dr Peter Cock accepted…
Soldier On is a not-for-profit veteran support organisation delivering a range of services to enable current and ex-serving veterans and their families to thrive. It is Australia's only national fully integrated and holistic support services provider for our national service personnel and their families.
Soldier On currently reaches more than 6,000 Australian veterans and their families.
Soldier On's services include a range of mental health and wellbeing services, employment support and education programs, as well as activities focused on connections with family, friends, and the broader community.
Soldier On has expanded the delivery of its Pathways Program in the region with employment support now available in Singleton. The Pathways Program provides free practical employment and education support for veterans and their family members. Soldier On Singleton is funded by the NSW Government under the Resources for Regions program and proudly Supported by…
The University of Newcastle is ranked in the top 3% of universities in the world according to two global independent ranking systems, and in the top 200 universities in the world for medicine.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle is set to lead the institution for another five years, after agreeing to renew his contract until 2026. Professor Alex Zelinsky, AO is the University’s eighth Vice-Chancellor and has been in the role since November 2018, leading the development of its Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025. University of…
Founded on agriculture, driven by coal and sustained by the Hunter River, Singleton holds an important place in NSW. From its unique beginnings as a significant Aboriginal then European settlement, Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the state and a centre of industry, heritage and community.
Flanked by farm land, wineries and framed by the Wollemi and Yengo National parks, the Singleton local government area embodies a warm welcome that is only found in regional Australia.
Getting local job seekers skilled and back to work is the highest priority under Singleton Council’s new Employment Pathways Program. Launching this month, the program is aimed at helping Singleton community members ̶ particularly displaced, unemployed, vulnerable, out-of-the-workforce and first-time workers ̶ access a wealth of support, training, and careers advice to secure sustainable and…
Coastal Advice Group is a leading financial advice practice incorporating Newcastle Financial Planning Group (NFPG), Central Coast Financial Planning Group (CCFPG) and Sydney Wealth Advisers (SWA).
They combine strong compliance, technical knowledge, and a market leading client experience to provide high quality wealth creation and retirement planning solutions for their clients.
Coastal Advice Group is celebrating its rapid growth and expansion with the recruitment of three new Financial Advisers and two new Adviser Support staff. This new round of recruitment significantly increases the team to a sizeable total of 40. Murray Wynne, previously of Wynne Partners in Coffs Harbour has joined the team as the Lead…
The Committee for the Hunter’s mission is to be an independent and inclusive champion for the people of the Hunter and their enterprises, providing effective advocacy and thought leadership to help build a sustainable and prosperous future for the region.
Our work is collaborative, strategic and evidence-based with a focus on building social and economic capacity in the entire region to strengthen the Hunter as a place to live, work, visit and invest.
Bringing together business, government and the community, membership is designed to encourage involvement across the region’s diverse communities, and to ensure everyone has an opportunity to engage and participate.
The Committee comprises more than 40 members including Foundation Patrons: the University of Newcastle, Newcastle Airport, ARTC and Newcastle Master Builders Association.
The Hunter’s hydrogen future is a step closer with the launch of the Hunter Hydrogen Roadmap, which outlines an ambitious vision for the region to lead the country’s emerging hydrogen economy. The Committee for the Hunter released the Roadmap earlier this month – a key initiative for the Hunter Hydrogen Taskforce. The Roadmap sets out…
At PKF Newcastle we know what it’s like to start small with big ideas about what you want to achieve. We understand the risks for big business and we know what keeps the C-suite awake at night. We are led by our clients every day to help them keep improving and striving for success.
That’s why we do what we do. We advise clients from a diverse range of industries on the full suite of tax, accounting and advisory needs with a little something extra added in. We’re here to help you achieve your goals and see success in their future.
To contact the PKF team head to pkf.com.au.
It’s all about expansion and growth for Newcastle business advisory and accounting firm, PKF as they are set to welcome back alumni, Victoria Dawes to their specialist tax team as a Principal. Adding to the firm’s strong tax presence, Victoria joins Darren Shone, a well-known Newcastle personality known for his expertise in complex tax matters,…
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With the local theatre industry struggling with the ongoing effects of of the COVID pandemic, Out of the Square (OOTS) is proud to announce they have signed up to continue their support for the City of Newcastle Drama Association (CONDA) Awards. This is Newcastle and the Hunter’s prestigious theatre awards night and the longest running…
iFin Capital is an independent, privately owned, business finance brokerage firm. We help regional and capital city clients with equipment finance, IPF, vendor, cashflow and property finance, business acquisition and foreign exchange.
iFin’s team has decades of experience and has secured more than 2,000 deals worth more than $1 billion.
The right business finance structure gives your business the competitive advantage to help you make the right moves, get more flexibility, and achieve better outcomes.
We are your genuine partner, committed to your success to help you win in business.
Tom Trbojevic, 2021 Dally M winner and Australian professional rugby league player, has been announced as the guest speaker for a business luncheon on November 30 that will fundraise for local Lifeline Hunter services. When he is not on the field, Tom is a Partner at business finance brokerage firm iFin Capital. He is a qualified…