MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

State makes first investment in Newcastle light rail extension

The government has paid about $4m for land on the tram route.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 29, 2024

Unemployment figures paint a mixed picture for the Hunter

Business Hunter boss Bob Hawes breaks down the numbers.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 27, 2024

'Innovative solutions' needed to bridge Hunter's social housing gap

Mr Hawes' comments came after two government announcements

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24, 2024

Five-finger discount: shoplifting skyrockets at Newcastle retailers

Businesses pay the price as retail theft soars in Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 14, 2024

Hydrogen-powered garbage truck set to hit Newcastle streets

The truck will roll out this year on a 12 month trial

Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2024

One job for every two unemployed: Hunter labour market tighter than NSW

The Hunter has one job vacancy for every two unemployed people, offering "little wiggle room" for companies looking for skilled staff. The Hunter's April unemployment rate was 3.1 per cent, almost a full point below the state and national levels, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Business Hunter chief…

Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2024

Budget surplus boasting 'unconscionable' in cost of living crisis

Hunter groups say the surplus is nothing to praise.

Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2024

Skills, clean energy, housing key budget priorities for Hunter

Jim Chalmers will deliver the budget on Tuesday night.

Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2024

AI, robots and Newcastle: how the city became a budding tech hub

The city has developed a reputation as a tech mecca.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2024

'Need to be prepared': what Future Made in Australia means in the Hunter

Business Hunter expects regions to be the big winners.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2024