The Family Law Co. is a boutique practice offering family law, criminal law, family provision (estate claims), and ancillary services including conveyancing and estate planning.
Based in the Hunter, The Family Law Co. has swiftly emerged as a significant influence in the legal landscape, carving a niche that redefines norms and fosters a culture of excellence. This boutique practice, specialising solely in Family Law, has garnered not just regional but national acclaim, particularly for its pioneering efforts in championing women…
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.
University of Newcastle student, Viv Jayachandran was recently awarded Student Entrepreneur of the Year at the University’s Employability Excellence Awards for his achievements, establishing his software business, Jaegersoft. Viv was among six students who were recognised for their industry placement achievements at the awards held at the University’s Callaghan Campus. The awards celebrate the achievements…
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.
Singleton Council has been named the most progressive Council in rural/regional NSW, taking out the AR Bluett Award, announced at the LGNSW Annual Conference in Sydney this month. The AR Bluett is the most prestigious award in local government, recognising excellence and progress. The award has been presented to one metro or major regional council…
Hunter Valley Operations operates the HVO South and HVO North open cut coal mines north of Singleton. Its 1,200 plus strong workforce mines some of the world’s highest quality thermal coal as well as metallurgical coal. HVO is proposing to extend its operations to 2050. This will support around 1,500 ongoing local jobs and continue support for local businesses, charities and community infrastructure and projects.
Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) has used the feedback from submissions on its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to improve its proposal to continue mining until 2050. The amended proposal and additional information are outlined in a Submissions Report and Project Amendment Report that HVO has submitted to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. HVO General…
Established in 2006, the Hunter Culinary Association is a not-for-profit association guided by a group of industry professionals who volunteer their time to support and promote the region and give back to the industry they are so passionate about.
As a region, the Hunter offers a culinary destination offering diverse and abundant dining experiences ranging from quality cafes to two-hatted restaurants, which proudly showcase passionate and talented industry professionals, regionally sourced produce and award winning wines from some of its highly regarded wineries.
The Hunter Culinary Association continues to grow and establish new opportunities for its members, fostering the region’s talent through initiatives including the Brett Graham Scholarship, the First Creek Front of House Scholarship, the Hunter Culinary Association Apprentice Scholarship, the Encouragement Awards, FOH Workshops and produce tours.
It works together with key stakeholders to guide and empower the young talent of the region and assist them in developing their culinary skills through mentoring and guidance.
In the twenty-first rendition of the Brett Graham Scholarship, co-sponsored by TAFE NSW and the Hunter Culinary Association, a record 12 apprentice chefs from the region cooked off for a chance to take their cooking career to new heights. Three young apprentices progressed to the finals and earlier this month, Nicholas Smith from Saddles Mt…
Morgan Engineering is a privately-owned, second-generation family company based in Singleton, with almost five decades of combined experience and an impressive, hard earned, reputation for delivering quality service and equipment.
Morgan Engineering lives up to its motto of “we make it happen”, delivering exceptional and reliable engineering solutions, using state of the art equipment.
Specialising in engineering design and drafting, line boring, large capacity CNC Machining, on-site machining and heavy fabrication, Morgan Engineering utilise modern techniques to stay well ahead of their competition.
Hunter Valley based company, Morgan Engineering, is expanding its operations into Gunnedah – bringing new jobs, and around-the-clock support for local mines. Having successfully launched award-winning and inclusive apprenticeship programs (including those for mature age and female apprentices) at their Singleton facility, the team are keen to provide the same opportunities to foster talent in…
Osborn Law provides a fresh and practical legal approach for their clients with timely, sound, cost effective and straight forward advice.
The team, led by principals Tim Osborn and Christie Howson, have a wealth of experience across a range of focus areas including commercial, corporate, employment, estate planning, litigation, debt recovery and property law making Osborn Law deliberately and well placed to offer complete legal services to individuals and businesses, large and small.
Osborn Law has a strong community focus and commitment and continually support and contribute to thewider community.
Osborn Law Senior Solicitor, Tasha Wolodko-Kouril, has achieved Specialist Accreditation in Commercial Litigation with the Law Society of NSW. Specialist Accreditation, initiated by the Law Society in 1992, recognises a legal practitioner’s expertise in their field and is held by less than five per cent of the profession in NSW. It is the highest official…
Port of Newcastle is a major Australian trade gateway handling 4,600 ship movements and 166 million tonnes of cargo each year. Its annual trade worth more than $29 billion to the New South Wales economy, enabling businesses across the state to successfully compete in international markets.
With a deepwater shipping channel operating at 50% of its capacity, significant port land available and enviable access to national rail and road infrastructure, Port of Newcastle is positioned to further underpin the prosperity of the Hunter, NSW and Australia.
As custodians of the region’s critical asset, Port of Newcastle is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible Port that realises its potential.
Port of Newcastle has continued its improvement trajectory, achieving its highest Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) score to date, and maintaining its 5-star GRESB rating for a third consecutive year. Port of Newcastle CEO, Craig Carmody said to be recognised in consecutive years, demonstrates the Port’s continued commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
HVTC provides a range of customised workforce solutions to meet the changing training and workforce needs of business and industry.
We help employers recruit, manage, monitor and mentor apprentices, trainees and employees to make sure they find and keep the right person for the job. We also take care of all the required contractual arrangements and paperwork.
Former HVTC apprentice turned professional NRLW player, Rachael Pearson, has been named the Women in Trades Apprentice of the Year in the Apprentice Employment Network (NSW & ACT) Group Training Awards. Rachael received her award at a special presentation on 23 October after she was unable to attend the official award ceremony in Sydney on Friday 13…
The Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA), covering 13 categories, aim to inspire and encourage vibrant and enduring manufacturing in our region.
Like the sector they represent, the HMAs are transforming. They are recognising and promoting excellence through streamlined awards, which are contemporary and future-focused.
Engaging with the sector and working closely with their valued partners, they are offering greater opportunities for education, connection and collaboration.
A market leader in intelligent visual information systems and a telemetry products maker swept the pool at this year’s Hunter Manufacturing Awards, collecting their gongs at a gala presentation at NEX in Newcastle on Friday, 20 October. Carrington-headquartered Hi-Vis won the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year – 50 Employees or More Award, along with the…