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21 August, 2026

Singleton Council launches biannual Industry Pathways program to bridge regional skill gaps and workforce shortages

Singleton Council will launch a new workforce development initiative designed to connect local job seekers, school leavers, and career changers directly with major regional employers

Singleton Council launches biannual Industry Pathways program to bridge regional skill gaps and workforce shortages

Swivelpole™ expands national operations with new Newcastle distribution centre

Paws for celebration: Hunter Water announces 2026 Love Water grants recipients

Inaugural scholarship recipient determined to honour legacy of beloved Councillor

MGA Thermal appoints ex-Shell Energy executive as CCO to accelerate industrial decarbonisation

Finalists announced for record Business Hunter Awards

Collective Financial Partners expands advice and client services team with four key appointments

CMC Foundation invests $50,000 in Mai-Wel to expand inclusive opportunities across the Maitland LGA

Hunter’s International Gateway Named Australia’s Airport of the Year

Port Authority of NSW allocates $13,000 community grant funding to boost Newcastle science, culture and cruise tourism infrastructure

City of Newcastle serves up next chapter for restored heritage cottage

Newcastle solar business celebrates local tradies as demand for batteries and solar grows

Port of Newcastle secures first NSW maritime approval for grid-scale battery logistics hub

Property Council of Australia welcomes mining land reuse plans

Record attendance recorded at Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival following state event funding injection

Inclusivity the goal as construction begins at Tarro and Lambton

Circular thinking drives concrete innovation at Daracon and Daracrete

Rutherford consultancy Red Insight secures national category title at 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards

Award-Winning Sydney Architect Joins Marathon to Shape the Future of Modular Construction

Palawa artist Jasmine Christie named 2026 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship recipient

Monthly produce donation to support Soul Hub’s growing demand

Hunter Valley businesses urged to prepare for EV tourism

NOVA Cruises celebrates 20 years with the unveiling of new vessel

Train-building pledge a boom for Hunter’s manufacturing future

Hunter startup calls on real estate sector to help solve disability housing challenge

Newcastle businesses unite to raise more than $14,000 for women escaping domestic violence

Clinical trials closer to home for Hunter New England communities

Hunter Melanoma Foundation partners with Olympic medallist Harry Garside for regional healthcare corporate fundraiser

Newcastle firms secure major footprint in 2026 Australian Law Awards finalist line-up

Hunter Children’s Research Foundation launches inaugural pickleball tournament

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