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BusinessMerewether Surfhouse sold to hotelier Ben May, rebrand to Merewether Pavilion
Merewether Surfhouse sold to hotelier Ben May, closing February 2027 for renovation and reopening as Merewether Pavilion in mid-to-late 2027.
Read moreBusinessNewcastle Permanent resolves Father's Day debit card double-charge glitch
Newcastle Permanent says a Father's Day weekend debit card glitch that duplicated some transactions has been resolved and affected accounts amended.
Read moreBusinessMerewether Surfhouse sold to Burleigh Pavilion hotelier with 2027 rebrand planned
Merewether Surfhouse has been sold to a group led by hotelier Ben May, with plans to renovate and reopen the venue as Merewether Pavilion in 2027.
Read moreBusinessHVO rejects short-term approval, insists on mining to 2045 near Singleton
HVO tells the NSW Independent Planning Commission a short-term approval is "economically equivalent to a rejection", seeking approval to mine to 2045.
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BusinessHunter Joint Organisation draws lessons from Western Sydney Airport visit
Hunter Joint Organisation says the region can learn from Western Sydney International Airport after touring the site 51 days before its opening.
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BusinessFormer Oriental Hotel at Carrington sells for $2.53 million
The former Oriental Hotel at 130 Young Street, Carrington has sold for $2,530,000, selling agency Wilton Lemke Stewart says.
Read moreNGM Group anchors 711 Hunter Street redevelopment with demolition slated early 2026
NGM Group will anchor a 9,000 sqm head office at 711 Hunter Street, Newcastle West, with demolition expected in early 2026 and completion forecast for 2028.
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03 SeptConstruction begins on 258-lot Tenison Heights estate at Lochinvar
Construction has begun on CPG Estates' 258-lot Tenison Heights housing estate at Lochinvar in the Maitland LGA, with civil works now underway.
BusinessFederal maritime emissions plan backs Port of Newcastle clean energy push
The Federal Government's new maritime emissions plan complements a $100 million Clean Energy Precinct at the Port of Newcastle, forecast to support 5,800 jobs.
BusinessLowes to close central Maitland store after 40 years of trading
Lowes will close its central Maitland store by 7 September after 40 years, with structural concerns forcing a merge into its Green Hills store.
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03 AugSold-out Hunter iF Innovators Lunch showcases region's push for economic diversification
Mayors attended the sold-out Hunter iF Innovators Lunch, the warm-up event for the 2026 Hunter Innovation Festival Roadshow.
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15 JulyPort of Newcastle first in NSW approved for battery storage
Port of Newcastle becomes first NSW port approved to store lithium-ion batteries, handling cargo for the Tomago, Eraring and Bellambi Heights projects.
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04 JulyNSW Government commits $12 billion to build trains in Hunter
The NSW Government has committed $12 billion to build the state's next generation of trains in the Hunter, creating hundreds of local jobs.
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04 July$12 billion NSW Government train building commitment to create hundreds of Hunter jobs
NSW Government commits $12 billion to build the state's next trains in the Hunter, with up to 780 construction jobs and 550 ongoing roles expected.
Business19 JuneSeafarer Welfare Fund reaches $1.5 million milestone in its third year
Seafarer Welfare Fund hits $1.5m milestone in third year, with seven NSW charities named recipients at Mission to Seafarers Parliamentary Lunch.
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