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Surfing the Property Wave

As Sydney siders continue to travel northward en-masse to the Hunter Region, population numbers and property prices continue to climb to unp

The Bank of Mum and Dad

With property prices skyrocketing, recent studies have shown that more and more purchasers (first home buyers in particular) rely on “the Ba

Seeing Green!

The Hunter's reputation as a leader in environmentally responsible housing has once again been confirmed with the recent completion of the H

Managing a Bully in Your Business

Bullying occurs in workplaces across all industries, and it is estimated to cost the economy up to $36 billion annually (Productivity Commis

HOMEOWNERS BEWARE: Changes to Security of Payment Regime

Homeowners in NSW engaging a builder to perform residential building work on their property will, from 1 March 2021, be subject to stricter

Support beyond JobKeeper needed for hard-hit sectors

The Hunter Business Chamber has supported calls by Business NSW and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) for government...

Regional Roundup

What’s happening in your local area? 2021 looks set to be the year of catch up for many communities as we get back to the new-norm, and the

ATWEA College - Industry Ready

Perhaps 2020 made you think about what you really want to do? As a community-based training provider Atwea College has a long history of pro

Make Your Mark with a Trade Mark

A common myth in the business world is that company, business or domain names are the same thing as a registered trade mark – this is incorr

Castle Connects Young People to Local Jobs

Central Coast Community College has developed and tailored an all-inclusive short course for Castle participants and young people in Newcast

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Surfing the Property Wave

As Sydney siders continue to travel northward en-masse to the Hunter Region, population numbers and property prices continue to climb to unp

The Bank of Mum and Dad

With property prices skyrocketing, recent studies have shown that more and more purchasers (first home buyers in particular) rely on “the Ba

Seeing Green!

The Hunter's reputation as a leader in environmentally responsible housing has once again been confirmed with the recent completion of the H

Managing a Bully in Your Business

Bullying occurs in workplaces across all industries, and it is estimated to cost the economy up to $36 billion annually (Productivity Commis

HOMEOWNERS BEWARE: Changes to Security of Payment Regime

Homeowners in NSW engaging a builder to perform residential building work on their property will, from 1 March 2021, be subject to stricter

Support beyond JobKeeper needed for hard-hit sectors

The Hunter Business Chamber has supported calls by Business NSW and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) for government...

Regional Roundup

What’s happening in your local area? 2021 looks set to be the year of catch up for many communities as we get back to the new-norm, and the

ATWEA College - Industry Ready

Perhaps 2020 made you think about what you really want to do? As a community-based training provider Atwea College has a long history of pro

Make Your Mark with a Trade Mark

A common myth in the business world is that company, business or domain names are the same thing as a registered trade mark – this is incorr

Castle Connects Young People to Local Jobs

Central Coast Community College has developed and tailored an all-inclusive short course for Castle participants and young people in Newcast

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