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finance
Hancock Prospecting's involvement in the Azure/SQM lithium joint venture sits alongside its Liontown stake, giving it exposure across Australia's lithium sector.
finance
Gina Rinehart has again put her fortune behind Australia's swimmers, with Hancock Prospecting paying out more than A$1.27 million in performance bonuses to the country's medal-winning swimmers and Para swimmers following the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Technology
As global giants race to launch AI products, local entrepreneurs along the Quayside and beyond are building practical tools for businesses struggling to keep pace with the technology boom.
Technology
As artificial intelligence reshapes business worldwide, Newcastle's distinctive blend of heritage industries, academic rigour and startup ambition is creating competitive advantages that larger tech hubs struggle to replicate.
news
As global cities struggle with centralised power and funding crises, Newcastle is charting a different course-but questions remain about whether it can sustain momentum.
Technology
Discover how Newcastle's coworking spaces are evolving with AI integration and hybrid work solutions. Explore upcoming expansions in Quayside and Grainger Town.
Technology
Current full fibre and gigabit figures from Ofcom data point toward expanded product choices ahead for residents.
Technology
As major tech capitals chase AI dominance, this city's distinctive focus on maritime decarbonisation and industrial retrofitting is reshaping how the world approaches green innovation.
Technology
A newly expanded genetic sequencing firm on the Quayside is positioning the North East as a serious player in precision medicine-and hiring aggressively to prove it.
lifestyle
Everyday residents across Newcastle continue to shape the city's character through quiet contributions that strengthen local ties.
Technology
As the city's digital economy accelerates, leaders grapple with data privacy, job displacement, and corporate accountability in an increasingly complex innovation landscape.
Technology
From riverside retrofits to battery innovation hubs, the city is attracting record venture capital as clean energy firms race to scale operations ahead of 2030 net-zero targets.
culture
Residents in Newcastle are building independent networks that are expanding access to live performances and exhibitions across multiple neighbourhoods.
Technology
As hybrid working becomes the norm, here's what local talent should understand about coworking spaces, salary expectations, and securing your next role in the region.
community
The major hospital and the developing health precinct serve a catchment of one million people.
Technology
Gateshead quantum computing startup QuantumEdge Labs secures £12.5m Series B funding. Discover how this Newcastle tech firm is reshaping data processing for UK businesses in 2024.
Technology
From Ouseburn's creative studios to the Stephenson Quarter's innovation hubs, local founders are attracting record investment as the region repositions itself as a serious player in UK tech.
Technology
As the global workplace transforms, Newcastle's thriving coworking scene offers new opportunities-but savvy professionals must understand the shifting landscape to stay ahead.
Technology
As financial technology reshapes banking across the North, workers entering or switching careers face new skills demands and genuine opportunities-here's what's changing in the city's growing sector.
sport
Everything you need to know about getting to, getting into and getting the most out of a day at McDonald Jones Stadium.
culture
A thriving circuit of independent venues across the city centre is establishing Newcastle as a destination for artists and audiences alike, reshaping what it means to be culturally relevant in 2026.
Technology
From AI-powered logistics platforms to sustainable fintech solutions, the city's innovation hubs are preparing a wave of launches that could reshape regional commerce.
Politics
The Regional NSW party indicates it may scrap the 500kv power line proposal that has divided the region.
Technology
As the city transforms its digital infrastructure, a wave of new roles is opening up-here's where the opportunities are and what skills employers actually want.
news
As the city grapples with the impacts of climate change, community members share their concerns and experiences with coastal erosion and flooding risk
Politics
City funding priorities will expand footpath works and coastal protection, but axed library hours and shifted green waste pickups will affect many residents.
Technology
As major cities worldwide grapple with digital transformation, Newcastle's distinctive approach to gov tech and urban innovation is reshaping how mid-sized metros think about sustainability and citizen engagement.
lifestyle
The winter markets launch on the Newcastle waterfront next week with set entry fees, limited parking and new transport links that visitors must factor in before heading out.
wellness
Turning your morning coastal stroll or park walk into a grounding practice is simpler than you think.
Technology
As global tech giants accelerate hiring and local innovation hubs expand, Newcastle's job market is shifting rapidly-here's where the opportunities lie.
culture
Resident groups across several suburbs have launched dozens of free and low-cost events that are reshaping access to arts and performance spaces.
Technology
As the city's innovation sector accelerates, we break down salary trends, skills in demand, and where the real opportunities are emerging.
news
As former heavy-industry cities from Bilbao to Pittsburgh reinvent themselves, Newcastle's push toward renewable hydrogen and port diversification is drawing serious international scrutiny.
news
University of Newcastle and school principals say workforce retraining programs need urgent expansion to meet demands of emerging industries.
Technology
As global uncertainty reshapes markets and trade, Newcastle's innovation sector is becoming a magnet for talent-but the rules of engagement are changing fast.
wellness
Newcastle wellness practitioners say the secret isn't willpower, it's designing your environment so the phone simply can't win.
Technology
A surge of venture funding and talent migration is transforming the Grainger Street and Ouseburn corridors into unexpected hubs for financial innovation.
news
Exploring the historical and local factors that have led to the current situation in Newcastle, particularly in relation to the city's economic and environmental challenges.
Politics
The policy directs funding toward retraining programs and new project approvals that will shape daily work options for residents employed at the Port of Newcastle and in nearby coal operations.
Technology
Newcastle govtech startup UrbanSync secures £4.2M funding to build smart city infrastructure managing traffic, waste, and municipal services across the Northeast.
wellness
A new community hub in Grainger Market provides health resources and smart sensing technologies for residents focused on longevity and wellbeing.
news
Major announcements across the Hunter region's education sector signal growth in vocational training, renewable energy research and campus development.
finance
Eldon Square figures reveal sales growth and footfall gains against a backdrop of national retail contraction and lasting changes in consumer behaviour.
news
Community members share concerns and call for action as the city faces increasing threats from rising sea levels and extreme weather events
news
Digitally replaced and AI-generated images are turning up in real estate and heritage listings across the Hunter, prompting calls for clearer disclosure standards and tighter oversight.
Politics
Newcastle port operations and University of Newcastle research programs receive targeted support under the bill, with allocation timelines set later than those applied to the Illawarra zone.
Technology
From hydrogen hubs to AI-powered grid management, Newcastle's tech firms are unveiling an ambitious roadmap that could position the region as Britain's sustainability powerhouse.
news
As the city races to modernise its port and rail corridors, planners are watching how Brisbane, Rotterdam and Vancouver tackle similar infrastructure challenges.
finance
Entertainment chiefs are banking on the new multi-million-dollar arena to draw the world's biggest touring acts and sporting attractions.
Technology
As the city's startup scene attracts record investment, founders and investors wrestle with ethical questions about who gets funded-and who gets left behind.
Technology
As venture funding reshapes the city's tech landscape, professionals hunting for roles must understand how the money flows-and what it means for your prospects.
Politics
The bill requires employers in the Hunter to allocate funds for AI reskilling programs, directly affecting workers at the Port of Newcastle and University of Newcastle graduates entering the renewable hydrogen zone.
Technology
The Ouseburn-based govtech firm has just landed a £3.2m contract to overhaul traffic management across the North East-and it could be a blueprint for British smart cities.
community
The university has transformed the intellectual capital of the Hunter region.
finance
Newcastle Arena proposal gains major sporting body support. The 12,000-seat venue could bring premier sporting events and entertainment to the region.
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