Source: Hunter Water Corporation
The draft H250 Plan outlines how Hunter Water proposes to meet the water supply needs of the Lower Hunter in a sustainable way over the next 50 years. The draft Plan replaces the Integrated Water Resource Plan released in 2003.
In November 2006 the State Government announced a $342 million plan to secure the water future for the Lower Hunter and the Central Coast regions. This plan included the proposed Tillegra Dam, planned for the upper reaches of the Williams River, along with the Kooragang Industrial Water Scheme (a major recycling project) and increased pumping capacity from the Williams River during flood flows.
Source: University of Newcastle
Five University of Newcastle academics have been recognised for their exceptional record of advancing student learning, educational leadership and contribution to teaching.
They have been named winners of this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and Learning Support after being nominated by colleagues and students. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Kevin McConkey, said the awards would be presented at graduation ceremonies being held this week.
"Each recipient has made a significant contribution to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning at the University of Newcastle. All winners are well-deserving of these awards and I pass on my appreciation and congratulations to them."
Source: Hunter Means Innovation Festival
5th May to 16th May 2008
This is the inaugural Innovation Festival for the Hunter Region, with 50 events being conducted and managed by event sponsors, in 13 different locations, through out Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, with two on the Central Coast.
Source: Hunter Business Chamber
The confusion and resulting costs to business over the Newcastle Show holiday should never occur again, the President of Hunter Business Chamber, Karen Howard, said today.
“Show holidays in the region have always been a concern to business to whom local government boundaries have little importance in day to day operations yet they dictate who might be at work on the show holiday.”
Source: Greater Building Society
Greater Building Society’s new chief executive Don Magin has announced several new appointments as he takes the reigns at one of Australia’s largest building societies.
Mr Magin took up the post on April 3, following the retirement of long serving CEO John Arnold. He has appointed IT infrastructure manager Geoff Sullivan as chief information officer. Long time consultant to the Greater, John Dwyer, has been confirmed as head of marketing.
Another long serving employee, Phil Baker, was appointed by the Board to replace Magin as deputy chief executive officer. Baker retains his role of company secretary.
Source: National Rugby League
By Todd Balym – AAP
Brisbane hooker Michael Ennis made a triumphant return to Newcastle, starring in the Broncos 34-22 NRL victory over the Knights to help his side jump to the top of the NRL table.
Ennis scored two tries and booted seven goals for a personal haul of 22 points, his goalkicking the difference as both sides finished with five tries.</strong>
Source: Port Waratah Coal Services
Port Waratah Coal Services has released details of a one billion dollar post-2010 expansion plan that would enable coal output from its Newcastle operation to be boosted by forty percent.
The plan is the next phase of PWCS’ long-term expansion strategy, which has already seen one billion dollars committed to its Kooragang Island site since 1999.
Source: Newcastle Knights
The results of the Knights 2008 election were declared at last night’s Annual General Meeting held at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
The board members are now Tony Butterfield, Paul Harragon, Leigh Maughan, Robert Tew, Mark Fitzgibbon, Peter Corcoran OAM, Allan McKeown with NRL appointees Vince Murphy and Trevor Crow.
The AGM also saw the appointment of four new life members – Danny Buderus, Dr Neil Halpin, Mark Wright, and Bob Hancock.
Source: Newcastle Airport
Following six months of construction work, Newcastle Airport’s $10 million apron expansion will be officially opened by The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon, Federal Member for Hunter and Minister for Defence on Monday 7 April.
Local MPs and dignitaries, senior RAAF personnel, and key local business people will also be in attendance for this significant milestone in Newcastle Airport’s history.
Source: Hunter Business Chamber
In response to a feasibility study for a new Justice Precinct for the Hunter retaining the legal precinct in the eastern area of Newcastle CBD was the best way to help reinvigorate the city, Hunter Business Chamber CEO, Peter Shinnick, said today.
“And the way to bring about this revitalisation is to involve the private sector in the development and operation of the new Justice Precinct.”
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