CKDS is a leading architectural practice specialising in innovative and sustainable design to create places of excellence in modern urban environments.
Based in Newcastle and on the Central Coast, CKDS has worked on some of the region's most diverse commercial, residential and industrial designs including the award winning Gateway Parry Development project.
Well known for its ability to collaborate with developers, other architects and builders, CKDS has been actively involved in a varied portfolio ranging from large-scale mixed use developments to boutique residential alterations and additions.
Leading Newcastle and Central Coast based architecture firm, CKDS, and its collaborators, Hill Thalis Architecture and Urban Projects have collected a swathe of honours at this year’s Newcastle Architecture Awards for their design of Verve Residences. Their work on the West end residential and commercial development took out the prestigious Architecture Medal, the Award for…
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 are developing a $475,000 assistance package to support local businesses and the community deal with the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Together with the help of the Singleton Business Chamber, Singleton Council are working on a business support package, using money from the Community Economic Development Fund, as well…
Using Aussie manufacturing know-how, Brain Industries saves you time and money.
Brain pumps, stone dusters, conveyor products, oil and fluid diffusers (hydraguard) make difficult materials handling jobs easier and keep your workforce safe. Our quality products reach deeper and higher, last longer and reduce operating costs.
We customise products and develop new answers to suit your needs at our Newcastle (Carrington) engineering workshop.
For products that deliver in the toughest conditions in the mining, tunnelling, transport, oil & gas, agriculture, local government, waste treatment, and marine industries…talk to the geniuses at Brain Industries.
There is now a convenient, quick and cost-effective solution for Hunter and Central Coast manufacturers needing to stress relieve their steel fabricated products with Brain Industries newly installed stress relieving oven. The oven has been installed at Brain’s engineering and manufacturing facility based in Carrington, Newcastle. Brain’s Managing Director, Gillian Summers, said the oven is…
Leah Jay started as a sole trader and over 23 years has become the leading property management company in the Hunter Region.
Their focus is solely on property management and they have never sold real estate. All their effort is applied to performing every facet of management well, so that the overall result for our owners is the best it can be.
Leah Jay has never lost sight of their original commitment to work for each owner of a tenanted property, so they can realise their individual goals. This dedication has been reflected as they are the most awarded property managers in New South Wales. In 2017 they were awarded both Residential Property Management Team and Residential Property Manager, in addition to Corporate Support by influential industry bodies.
Starting next week some of the most significant changes to tenancy laws will come into effect in NSW. For the past two years Michelle McLean, Senior Property Manager and Compliance Manager at Leah Jay, has played a crucial role in negotiating with government bodies as the changes were being formulated. She has been instrumental in…
With more than 1800 members, the Hunter Business Chamber is the largest regional business chamber in Australia and represents the collective interests of a diverse range of sectors across the Region.
The Chamber provides members with a range of services from advocacy and business advice to information and networking opportunities.
Business support is vital in today's economic climate and our primary goal is to assist and represent the needs of businesses in our community.
The Chamber is committed to partnering with all industries in ensuring the ongoing growth and sustainability of the Hunter Region.
State Government measures such as payroll tax relief and increased infrastructure spending will help soften the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a measure that the Hunter Business Chamber helped to action, with the city’s economic future and local community in mind. The measures were announced by the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, earlier this…
LaneCampos was established in the Newcastle area of NSW to provide people with genuine advice, facts and quality service without the fuss.
Established by experienced real estate agents Roland Campos and Dave Lane, the team of sales, marketing and real estate professionals provide customers with honest market appraisals, property buying and selling services from their office in Mayfield West.
A local real estate agency specialising in personalised and honest services has taken out several awards at the Rate My Agent, Agent of the Year Awards. Dave Lane from LaneCampos walked away with the title, Agent of the Year for the Newcastle and Maitland region, he was also ranked number 16 in the nation. The…
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.
Newcastle has again demonstrated its role as a critical trade gateway for Australia’s take-up of renewable energy technology, with the latest batch of wind farm components set to arrive soon. More than 200 wind turbines have been imported through Port of Newcastle over the past four years and this number is set to grow a…
The customer-owned Greater Bank is Newcastle and the Hunter's only local bank.
It offers a greater kind of banking experience whether you're buying a home, saving, investing, paying the bills, insuring your possessions, travelling or planning for retirement - online, on the phone, at a local branch or through its national ATM network.
Greater Bank is experienced, safe and strong like the big banks. The difference is it doesn't have shareholders so it's always focussed on customers and community.
Greater Bank's friendly, expert team has made it a winner of the national Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards three years running, with ratings as high as 97%.
Greater Bank’s commitment and dedication to serving the needs of its customers has been recognised at the 2020 DBM Australian Financial Awards held in Sydney earlier this month. The Hunter-based financial institution received the award for Best Customer Service after being rated best in class by consumers. The annual event recognises the best of the…
HunterNet is a dynamic business development network focused on opening doors to the global marketplace. They champion the combined capability of their members and promote the Hunter region as an international centre of manufacturing and engineering excellence.
Each year a new Hunter leader is awarded the Kristen Keegan Future Leaders Scholarship, which is a joint initiative between HunterNet and the Hunter Business Chamber, aimed at covering the tuition for one participant as part of the HunterNet Future Leaders Program 2020. From the long list of submissions, HunterNet announced that their 2020 recipient…
With more than 1800 members, the Hunter Business Chamber is the largest regional business chamber in Australia and represents the collective interests of a diverse range of sectors across the Region.
The Chamber provides members with a range of services from advocacy and business advice to information and networking opportunities.
Business support is vital in today's economic climate and our primary goal is to assist and represent the needs of businesses in our community.
The Chamber is committed to partnering with all industries in ensuring the ongoing growth and sustainability of the Hunter Region.
The 2020 Infrastructure Australia Priority List was released in late February, with the Hunter Business Chamber welcoming the new inclusions. The list included key regional projects and a call for national strategies for energy, water and freight among 147 proposals to be made a priority. The nationally focused Priority List identifies among its Priority Initiatives…