New local collective champions neurodivergent art and fashion design BUSINESS: 'Traditional employment is often inaccessible for people with sensory processing issues.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 13
PLUG Stock Alert: Plug Power Just Scored a Major Green Hydrogen Win in Australia Plug Power's major green hydrogen win in Australia gives investors a fresh reason to watch the stock. Barchart · Jul 8
Australian green hydrogen project gets the green light A renewable hydrogen plant proposed for the NSW Hunter Valley will go ahead after a multimillion-dollar boost. AAP · Jul 1
World-first carbon refinery to open in Newcastle MCi Carbon's Myrtle facility transforms carbon dioxide and low-value mineral feedstocks into carbon-embodied materials used in everyday products. Newcastle Herald · Jun 16
Strong gold and copper prices support explosive demand Blasting solutions company Orica has banked record returns thanks to strong commodity prices and largely dodging supply impacts from the Middles East conflict. AAP · May 6
Australian shares drop as Iran war enters third week Australian shares have fallen at the start of a busy week of global central bank rate decisions, with the Reserve Bank expected to be the only one to hike. AAP · Mar 16
Business chief urges action on racism, anti-Semitism The outgoing chair of one of the world's biggest commercial explosives makers has pointed to the Bondi massacre as an example of the need to "contain" racism. AAP · Dec 16, 2025
Australian shares continue to pull back as banks weigh The Australian share market is headed for a third straight week of losses, as banks and Australia's biggest biotech company face continued selling pressure. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding The federal energy minister is not giving up on Australia's green hydrogen dream despite setbacks, with a new project in line for government incentives. AAP · Jul 4, 2025
Powergel is believed to be the explosive found in a Sydney caravan. What is it? Police say the explosives found at Dural were allegedly intended for an antisemitic attack. What was the explosive – and how is it typically used? The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2025
Stockton residents can finally breathe easier after Orica cuts emissions Orica makes massive cut to ammonium nitrate pollution. Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2024
'Significant merit': glowing endorsement of Hunter hydrogen New optimism for the Hunter's hydrogen sector following setback. Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2024
Hydrogen skills development critical to sector's growth in the Hunter Micro-credentials available for new hydrogen sector jobs. Newcastle Herald · Oct 7, 2024
Hunter's hydrogen dream still alive despite setback Hydrogen projects still alive and well in the Hunter. Newcastle Herald · Oct 4, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2024 Origin Energy walks away from $207m Hunter Hydrogen Hub Origin Energy has quit the Hunter Hydrogen Hub partnership.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2024 Night of nights: 2024 Hunter Business Award winners revealed Full list of winners here.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2024 Chemical fire in Melbourne’s west forces evacuations and closes roads More than 80 firefighters attended an early morning blaze at the Orica factory, a short distance from the scene of last week’s fire at a chemical factory
Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2024 State approves Newcastle green hydrogen plant to feed Orica, road transport It is among the biggest hydrogen plants approved in Australia.
Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2024 'Why weren't we told?' Orica's community reference group members want answers Orica didn't tell community representatives about cobalt exposure
Newcastle Herald · May 1, 2024 Orica cops $1.2m fine for exposing Kooragang workers to deadly cobalt dust 'Nothing was done for years': District Court Judge David Russell
AAP · Apr 10, 2024 'Myrtle' plant to turn industrial emissions into solids Australia's flagship carbon capture utilisation plant will trap emissions and turn them into solid materials for export to Japan, Europe and the United States.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 10, 2024 Newcastle clean tech company 'changing the trajectory' to Net Zero Construction starts at MCi Carbon's Kooragang Island plant.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 21, 2023 Hunter projects in the running for $2 billion hydrogen booster shot Hunter hydrogen projects on national shortlist for $2billion funding.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2023 State government commits $45m to Hunter Hydrogen Hub The Hunter Hydrogen Hub is due to start operating in 2026.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 18, 2023 Kooragang project will "build the foundation" of Australia's hydrogen economy The hub will help Orica to transition away from its use of gas.