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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.
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
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