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Why Newcastle unemployment rate halving in just a month is bad for business

Under normal circumstances, it would be cause for celebration.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2023

'Huge coup': Newcastle NRLW State of Origin clash to bring in big bucks

The game is expected to bring in more than $6 million to the city.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2023

'It's not the time': mixed feelings on Newcastle Show public holiday

Some call it a 'win-win', others an 'impost' on local business.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2023

Beer for robots - AI is coming to a workplace near you

The 'AI, friend or foe?' summit will be held at Newcastle City Hall on Thursday

Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2023

"We can't afford to shut Eraring": Central-West mayor warns

The Central-West Orana REZ is not due to come online until 2027-28

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2023

Summit to help Hunter business come to grips with AI onslaught

The Australian Human Rights Commissioner will present at the Hunter AI summit.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 3, 2023

Hunter unemployment rate 'defying gravity' amid economic headwinds

The Hunter's jobless rate is falling at a time when the national rate is rising.

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023

'It will probably knock us out': Hunter business warn power price increases will send them broke

Business operators say they are doing everything they can to conserve power.

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2023

Regional Australia Institute report highlights job vacancy crisis, communities missing out on growth

Michael Mbaogu has worked as a GP for 15 years but has never seen a worker shortage this bad. He's one of many business owners who are hiring, but struggling to fill roles.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

The Hunter Valley community behind the closure of Liddell Power Station

As Liddell powers down in the New South Wales Upper Hunter Valley after more than half a century, what's next for the community?

ABC News · Apr 22, 2023