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’s Mentor Program has been recognised as Training and Mentorship Program of the Year at the 2021 Australian Defence Industry Awards. The Australian Defence Industry Awards recognises excellence from defence professionals, organisations and businesses across the country and awards them a prestigious accolade for their achievements over the past year. The Training and Mentorship…
With the pressures of a pandemic encompassing our daily lives for the last two years (and counting), it’s no surprise that many have made a partial or complete career switch to the digital world. For local business owners, Adrienne and Jane however, the virtual game is not a new concept. Having started their Virtual Assistant…
In 2030, Newcastle will be a smart, liveable and sustainable city.
Council developed and adopted a suite of strategic documents to guide delivery of Council's seven key strategic directions, outlined in the Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan.
This planning strategy has assisted in the delivery of a City Revitalisation Program that has encouraged a large investment in the City by both Government and private investors that are willing to prove that Newcastle is ready for change.
A Newcastle Art Gallery exhibition that showcased works of art never before seen outside of the Torres Strait was last year announced as the winner of the Promoting Indigenous Recognition Award at the National Local Government Awards. Newcastle Art Gallery’s WARWAR: The Art of Torres Strait, exhibition on display from May until August 2021, focused on the Torres Strait Islander (TSI) culture and…
The Finer Line is a Hunter-based coaching and consultancy firm focused on helping clients with strategy, process, training and practical skill development. Founder and Managing Director, Cheryl Royle, has 25 years’ experience running businesses and educating, supporting and coaching thousands of business owners, executives, freelancers, consultants, artists and entrepreneurs across Australia.
The firm helps large and small businesses and entrepreneurs to unlock their potential to create their dream business, improve their existing one and to navigate change. The Finer Line has also been selected to run the Australian Government’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator Program in the Hunter. It also co founded the Lone Rangers Business Network for solo business operators in the Hunter.
Local school, TAFE and young university students have been recognised and given funding support for their business ideas at the Hunter Young Business Minds Awards. Ten awards were handed out across five categories for students in primary schools, secondary schools, TAFEs and registered training organisations, and the University of Newcastle (for students under 25). Business ideas ranged…
BYKKO is a multi-award-winning Australian green tech provider of electric bike sharing and e-mobility systems. Our solutions are designed to reduce reliance on cars and carbon footprint. We use technology to encourage people to have an active and healthy lifestyle which has a positive impact on the community well-being.
BYKKO fully integrated e-mobility platform supports a wide range of applications. We partner with state and local governments for public schemes, help plan and implement e-bike programs for residential developments as well as providing solutions for independent business operators and corporate fleets.
Our built-in telematics, versatile API capabilities, and robust security make BYKKO the ultimate choice for station-based e-bike sharing and e-mobility.
d transport options as part of urban development and renewal.
The founder of Newcastle head-quartered smart mobility company BYKKO, Monica Zarafu has been recognised as the best in the business for innovation, being named Innovator of the Year at the 2021 Women in Digital Awards. Monica says it was a privilege to be recognised by peers, especially female leaders in the innovation space. “The National…
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.
From vital equipment, such as UHF radios and telecommunications to community gatherings and events, more than $60,000 has been awarded to 15 community projects in Singleton. This recovery funding will help to promote emergency preparedness and reconnect people across the Singleton local government area following the devastating 2019/2020 bushfires and most recently, floods. Resilience NSW…
The Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association (HVWTA) is a not-for-profit membership based incorporated body, responsible for destination and wine marketing, advocacy as well as technical and business support for all facets of the Hunter Valley wine and tourism industries from viticulture through to winemaking and tourism/wine promotion.
The 2021 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards trophy results were announced last year on Friday 10 December at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney. Of the 21 Trophies presented to recognise NSW’s best wines, seven came from Hunter Valley producers, including once again the ultimate trophy – the NSW Governor’s 2021 Best in Show…
Proudly Australian for more than 180 years, AGL supplies around 4.5 million energy and telecommunications customer services.
We’re committed to becoming a leading multi-product retailer, making energy and other essential services simple, fair, and transparent.
AGL operates Australia’s largest private electricity generation portfolio within the National Electricity Market, comprising coal and gas-fired generation, renewable energy sources such as wind, hydro and solar, batteries and other firming technology, and gas production and storage assets. We are building on our history as Australia’s leading private investor in renewable energy to now lead the business of transition to a low-emissions, affordable and smart energy future in line with the goals of our Climate Statement. We have a passionate belief in progress and a relentless determination to make things better for our communities, customers, the Australian economy and our planet.
AGL Energy has taken another step forward in its vision for an industrial energy hub at the site of Liddell and Bayswater power stations, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fortescue Future Industries to explore the development of a green hydrogen facility. As part of their plans to develop the Hunter Energy Hub, this…
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.
PKF Sydney & Newcastle have joined forces with brand, product, and marketing experts, GHO, to bring a new type of ventures proposition to Australian Startups. GHO and PKF have uniquely designed programs that provide a framework for innovation and growth, prioritising go-to-market strategies over blue sky thinking and idea generation. Despite a growth in professional…
The councils of the Hunter Region have worked cooperatively for over sixty years to build collective strength and regional voice and to maximise, through shared programs and initiatives, their capacity to deliver relevant, cost effective services to the Hunter’s communities.
2018 has brought with it a major step forward for local government in the region with the formal establishment within the Local Government Act of the Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils.
The Hunter Central Coast region is increasingly seen as a proactive region and leader in driving the evolution toward a more circular economy. The potential of the region’s circular economy has now been assessed through a City Scan, designed to help identify business opportunities and any issues or gaps that need to be addressed through further data…