Bob Hawes Archives

Bob Hawes: Defence industry offers new opportunities for Hunter businesses

Business Bob Hawes - September 9, 2026

As the Hunter continues to diversify its economy, one industry that offers real opportunity for local businesses is defence. For decades, defence has been one of the region’s anchor industries, supporting thousands of...

Hunter mine land could unlock thousands of jobs

News Olivia Arigho - July 14, 2026

Thousands of jobs could be created across the Hunter as governments look to transform former mining sites into new industrial precincts. Draft masterplans for the Mount Arthur site at Muswellbrook and Macquarie Coal...

Bob Hawes: There’s no substitute for hard work

Business Bob Hawes - July 6, 2026

Behind all the talk about tips, tricks and marketing approaches was another common theme – there is no substitute for hard work in business.

Bob Hawes: Hunter boasts great foundation for workforce transition

Business Bob Hawes - June 9, 2026

The work done by Oxford Economics reinforces the fact our already strong and diverse economy gives us a great foundation to adapt to the changes coming.

Bob Hawes: Job growth forecast to continue in Hunter economy

Business Bob Hawes - May 11, 2026

There is a lot of talk about workforce transition in the Hunter these days and where the jobs will be in the future.

Cessnock rate rise backlash continues

Business Olivia Arigho - April 16, 2026

More than 1,200 pieces of community feedback have been lodged over Cessnock City Council’s proposed 39.9% rate rise.

Eventful month for business on world stage

Business Bob Hawes - April 6, 2026

It has been an eventful month on the world stage and the ramifications are hitting the bottom lines of business and hip pockets of consumers.

Business Hunter celebrating 140 years

Business Bob Hawes - March 9, 2026

Welcome to Business Hunter’s first monthly update on issues, events and happenings important to business in our region.

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