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2018
1. NCIG Shorebird Rehabilitation Project
  
  25 June 2018
  
  Port tenant, NCIG was recently awarded a PIANC Working With Nature Certificate for their Shorebird Rehabilitation project on Ash Island. The Certificate was awarded at the recent PIANC 2018 congress in Panama and is one of only two Australian projects to ever receive this prestigious award.
  
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2. Newcastle Bulk Terminal to raise the bar
  
  5 June 2018
  
  The Port of Newcastle is demonstrating its commitment to the diversified trades of the Port by formally launching the Newcastle Bulk Terminal development at Walsh Point, Kooragang Island.
  
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3. Port of Newcastle appoints new CEO to drive growth and diversification agenda
  
  31 May 2018
  
  Following an extensive recruitment process, Port of Newcastle is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Carmody as incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Port of Newcastle.
  
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4. INDUSTRY OPINION: A competitive and efficient container terminal alternative
  
  29 May 2018
  
  By Simon Gelder, Port of Newcastle's Acting CEO and Chief Financial Officer
  
  The Port of Newcastle believes efficient markets competing on a level playing field should determine the location of an alternative to the Port Botany container terminal. A lack of competition means higher costs for importers, exporters, consumers and businesses across the State.
  
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5. Thank you Port of Newcastle Cruise Volunteers
  
  22 May 2018
  
  This week is National Volunteer Week. Port of Newcastle would like to salute it's cohort of 40 cruise ship volunteers who have been welcoming visitors to our shores for more than 15 years. Thank you for the unique service you provide to the Port and the City of Newcastle.
  
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6. Portwide Clean Up
  
  8 May 2018
  
  20 businesses operating in and around the Port of Newcastle rolled up their sleeves on Friday 20 April to take part in a port-wide litter pick.
  
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7. Port CEO announces resignation
  
  3 May 2018
  
  Port of Newcastle advises that Geoff Crowe, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of his intention to resign, effective at the end of June.
  
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8. Your Port. Our Community. Applications for funding now open.
  
  26 April 2018
  
  There's still time to get your application in for the Port of Newcastle's Community Partnerships Program. Applications for funding as part of Round 1 are due by 5pm tomorrow - Friday 27 April 2018.
  
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9. Port of Newcastle's submission re: the Draft NSW Freight and Ports Plan
  
  23 April 2018
  
  Port of Newcastle has made a submission to the NSW Government re: the Draft NSW Freight and Ports Plan.
  
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10. Port of Newcastle showcased as part of 'Newcastle Business 20/20' video series
  
  12 April 2018
  
  The Port of Newcastle is part of the lifeblood of the Hunter region, with a shared history stretching back more than 200 years. Click to watch a video by Out of the Square Media that provides a behind-the-scenes insight into the Port and its people.
  
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