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Hunter bricklayer urges more women to pick up the tools

Community Brad Callahan - August 31, 2026

A 23-year-old Heddon Greta tradie is encouraging more Hunter women to consider bricklaying as the industry grapples with a major skills shortage. Tahlia Kelly is one of fewer than 200 female bricklayers working...

Bob Hawes: Business Hunter celebrates 140 years

Business Bob Hawes - August 10, 2026

Business Hunter threw a big party recently and the occasion was our 140th birthday. Yes, it is 140 years since the first gathering of civic leaders in Newcastle’s Great Northern Hotel to...

Renowned Newcastle architect Brian Suters AM has died

Business Laura Jackel - April 22, 2025

Highly respected Newcastle architect Brian Suters AM, whose visionary designs helped shape the city’s landscape, has died at the age of 87.

Newcastle’s All Event Cruises wins national business award

Business Laura Jackel - April 6, 2025

Newcastle's All Event Cruises were awarded Best New Service Business in the Australian Business Awards in Sydney.

Newcastle manufacturer on frontline after Defence grant

Business Rebecca Riddle - March 30, 2024

A Carrington-based business with a team of just 18 are manufacturing protective eyewear for defence personnel thanks to a funding boost.

You’re always in safe hands with Bluewater Stainless

Lifestyle Rebecca Riddle - February 14, 2024

Port Stephens award-winning business Bluewater Stainless specialises in balustrading, pool fencing, and shower screens.

lululemon Newcastle – here’s what I think

Business Rebecca Riddle - April 20, 2023

lululemon athletic apparel brand opens its first NSW retail store outside of Sydney, right here in Newcastle's Westfield Kotara.

Footpath changes a sign of the times

Business Rebecca Riddle - March 11, 2023

Lake Mac is considering cutting red tape and allowing businesses to self-promote by displaying an A-frame on footpath outside stores.

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