Report shows Port of Newcastle an economic powerhouse for NSW and Australia
The Hunter’s trade gateway to the world contributes almost $1 billion to the local economy, according to the latest analysis from...
$2.8 million transformation to reinvent Charlestown Mall gets underway
A fresh upgrade is now underway for one of Lake Macquarie’s busiest pedestrian malls, with works starting on-site this week. The...
$40,000 in Community Environment Grants on offer in Lake Mac
Lake Macquarie City Council is set to award a total $40,000 this financial year to non-profit community groups to improve the local...
Builders Call For Building & Construction Stimulus To Rebuild Australia
Master Builders Australia has released its Pre-Budget Submission including a plan for Rebuilding Australia with a program of fiscal and...
Council fielding inquiries for new Medowie Sport and Community Facility
It’s game on at the newly constructed Medowie Sport and Community Centre as Port Stephens Council seeks an innovative and experienced...
Proposal to create a vibrant community-focused lakeside precinct in western Lake Macquarie
A proposal for a small-scale building to facilitate social connections through food and beverage offerings and complementary small...
$40,000 design comp to showcase new ways to dWELL
A $40,000 nationwide design competition is set to showcase next-generation urban housing in Australia. Lake Macquarie City Council’s...
Costco lodges plans for $60m retail development in Lake Macquarie
Costco is set to develop its fourth warehouse in NSW, today lodging a development application for a landmark 14,000 sqm warehouse and...
What Makes it Local?
This month, Intouch Magazine asked Elicia Grant to share her thoughts on what it means to be local. Elicia is a business banking...
Wallsend Gets $2 Million Overhaul
City of Newcastle is investing $2 million to improve traffic and pedestrian conditions in Wallsend’s local centre while opening the...
Around the Chambers
In any given month, the ten council chambers that make up the greater Hunter region are busy with numerous projects to help make our...
Input Sought From Business And Community As Council Puts Spotlight On Morpeth
The spotlight is really on Morpeth right now with feedback being called for on several initiatives to drive visitation to, and enhance...
$500,000 in community funding up for grabs to restart Port Stephens
More than $500,000 in funding has been made available to kick start the community and local businesses across Port Stephens from today as...
What Makes it Local?
This month, intouch Magazine asked Claudia Tolhurst to share her thoughts on what it means to be local. Claudia is the Executive Officer...
Renewable Energy Project Powers Hunter Water Towards 2030 Carbon-Neutral Goal
The NSW Government will invest more than $15 million over the next four years to install renewable energy systems at Hunter Water’s water...
