LOCAL SCENE

LAKE MAC RUNNING FESTIVAL 2019

This year, the iconic Ramsay Health Care Lake Macquarie Running Festival celebrated its 35th year of running, making it one of the oldest running events in Australia. Encouraging wellness and exercise across all ages, the event receives strong support from local businesses and the broader local community. Credit also to www.MarathonPhotos.com

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HUNTER BUSINESS AWARDS

The Hunter Business Awards were presented at NEX Newcastle at the end of August. Awards were presented in 17 categories before nearly 600 people at a gala event sponsored by the University of Newcastle. Chamber CEO Bob Hawes congratulated all winners, saying the record number of entries this year had produced a high-calibre field of finalists.

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BEYOND BANK COMMUNITY REWARD PROGRAM

Beyond Bank celebrated a rewarding year with many of their community partners, as they handed out a share of the $650,000 in Community Rewards. Each year the Bank provides the Hunter’s not for profit sector the opportunity to participate in their Community Reward Program where loyal supporters can nominate them through the Banks’ Community Reward Account.

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Images thanks to AJM Photography