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New ponds a safe refuge for Kooragang Island’s endangered frogs
Coordinated efforts to protect endangered frogs living on fire-affected Kooragang Island have given the population a boost with the installation of six artificial ponds. The
Executive appointments as Port of Newcastle pursues major projects and growth
Senior Australian infrastructure leaders Glenn Thornton and Paul Brown will join Port of Newcastle’s (PON) executive team on 9 June as the organisation enters a major
Electric vehicle fleet to support sustainable operations at Port of Newcastle
Port of Newcastle has flicked the switch to fully-electric vehicles across its operations in the latest step towards achieving its sustainability goals. The Port
National recognition for young Port of Newcastle leader
One of the region’s brightest young leaders has been recognised in the preeminent Lawyers Weekly magazine’s 30 under 30 awards. Port of Newcastle Deputy General
New shipment signals new opportunities for the Hunter
For the first time since 2013, a roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) vessel is scheduled to call at Port of Newcastle with a commercial cargo. The Höegh
A chorus of ship horns in solidarity with seafarers on International Workers’ Day
Ship horns will be sounded across Newcastle Harbour at 1200 hrs on Friday ( 1 May) in solidarity with seafarers on International Workers’ Day 2020.
Port partners with Smiling Mind to boost employee wellbeing
Port of Newcastle has launched a new partnership with Smiling Mind to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of its people. At the heart of
Announcement regarding annual Port Litter Pick
It is with disappointment that Port of Newcastle announces the well-loved Port Litter Pick will be postponed to later in the year. This decision is
Port plays a role in recovery of YM Efficiency containers
Port of Newcastle’s West Basin has become a temporary cargo sorting facility for debris recovered from the 81 containers that fell overboard container vessel YM
Port of Newcastle operations continue with COVID-19 response measures in place
Port of Newcastle, like many organisations, is taking a precautionary approach to help manage COVID-19 risks in the community. Our focus is on ensuring the
Cruise ship cancellations in response to new Australian Government requirements
All existing 2019-20 cruise ship bookings at Port of Newcastle have been cancelled following changes to Australian Government requirements overnight. The operators of Voyager of the
Port withdraws volunteers for the remainder of 2019-20 cruise season
Port of Newcastle has taken the precautionary step to withdraw its dedicated volunteers for the final four cruise visits in the 2019-20 cruise season. The
