Newcastle wheat shipment first of many as exporters roar back into global markets
The first shipment of the bumper New South Wales winter wheat harvest will leave Port of Newcastle this afternoon on the back of record production across the state. Read article
STEM scholarships create more tertiary education pathways for Indigenous students
Port of Newcastle has partnered with the University of Newcastle to launch its first Indigenous STEM Scholarship. Read article
Port of Newcastle shares diversification plans with region’s leaders at Hunter Business Chamber CEO Connect event
On Wednesday 14 October, Port of Newcastle joined the Hunter Business Chamber in hosting its CEO Connect event for 40 of the Hunter’s leading business identities. Read article
Trade feature: Project cargo
Project cargo is the transportation of large, complex and high value pieces of cargo involving the use of ships, cranes, trucks and trains to carefully move the heavy equipment. Read article
Community sponsorship spotlight: Zara’s House Refugee Women’s and Children’s Centre
Zara’s House Refugee Women’s and Children’s Centre is located in Jesmond and supports women as they rebuild their lives after fleeing conflict and experiencing the loss of family, home and country. Read article
Report shows Port of Newcastle an economic powerhouse for NSW and Australia
The Hunter’s trade gateway to the world contributes almost $1 billion to the local economy, according to the latest analysis from HoustonKemp Economists. Read article
Höegh Tracer ro-ro call a New Horizon for Port of Newcastle trade opportunities
One of the newest and largest vessels in the Höegh Autoliners’ fleet visited Newcastle on Friday 14 August, as the port continues to diversify its trade to underpin a stable future for the Hunter economy. Read article
Curious times for local theatre production company
Curious Legends, one of 12 local organisations supported through Port of Newcastle’s 2020 Sponsorship Program, is a local theatre company that believes in the inherent wonder of the world around us. Read article
A traditional welcome for seafarers and visitors to Port of Newcastle
Newcastle’s biggest and most prominent harbour-fronting billboard has been given a new look thanks to local Aboriginal artist Saretta Fielding. Read article
YOUR PORT, OUR COMMUNITY: SPONSORSHIP FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
Port of Newcastle is pleased to announce the outcome of its 2020 sponsorship program, with funding and in-kind support provided to 12 local organisations. Read article
Get a bird’s eye view of one of Australia’s largest ports
Did you know that about one in four glasses of orange juice consumed in Australia is imported through Newcastle? Read article