Penelope Green, Newcastle Herald

Penelope Green

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GALLERY l Sam Trayhurn's business Chuffed Skates is cruising with the revival of roller skating

THERE was a time when Sam Trayhurn reckons she could name pretty much every person who was cruising on roller skates at their local skate park on the east coast of Australia. → Read More

Generous residents donate 4000 gifts to the Christmas Toy Drive Appeal by the Salvation Army and Newcastle Permanent

GENEROUS Hunter residents have donated around 4000 presents in the annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal by The Salvation Army in partnership with Newcastle Permanent Building Society. → Read More

Newcastle Airport says it will have extra staff to help with the holiday rush

NEWCASTLE Airport will have additional staff working to help cope with the peak holiday rush, with its executives urging travellers to "practice patience" in the Christmas period. → Read More

Hunter company Mudbath plays key role in developing 'Twitter for tradies' app

A fledgling social app labelled the "Twitter for tradies" which promises to improve mining and industry safety has been designed by Newcastle-headquartered, national software engineering company Mudbath. → Read More

Caravan rental platform Camplify urges Hunter residents to rent their caravans to flood victims as temporary accommodation

Camplify's temporary accommodation program is in partnership with the NSW Government and insurance companies → Read More

Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation gives more than $770,000 to Hunter charities and community groups in latest funding round

ROB Wynn was 36 and a father to two young children when scans revealed a large, benign tumour on his spine which would ultimately render him a paraplegic. → Read More

Hunter advanced manufacturing venture fund Melt Ventures chases $20m as it eyes local clean-tech investments

A HUNTER-driven advanced manufacturing venture fund touted as the first of its kind in Australia is poised to invest in a swag of local startups as it chases a goal of raising $20 million by mid-2023. → Read More

Katie Brassil the first female to receive lifelong membership of Business Hunter as Lauren Eyles becomes its second president

FORMER Business Hunter board director Katie Brassil has been bestowed life membership of the region's peak business group - the first female recipient in its 136-year history - as Lauren Eyles steps into the role of its second female president. → Read More

Gallery l Josh Lawlor and Jason Moore's beauty business Scrubba Body opens flagship Newcastle store

AS a kid, Josh Lawlor could be found mooching around inner-city Newcastle where his late father, Paul, worked as a projectionist at the now defunct Lyrique Theatre, then as a city entertainer. → Read More

Hunter women fleeing domestic violence to benefit from The Zahra Foundation program funded by Greater Charitable Foundation and run at Jenny's Place

HUNTER women recovering from domestic and family violence will have access to 'life-changing" programs designed to empower them under a partnership between Zahra Foundation Australia, Jenny's Place and the Greater Charitable Foundation. → Read More

Sally Del Valle Ascarza launches designer handbag hire company LuxCorner

LuxCorner hires handbags from brands including YSL, Louis Vuitton, Gucci → Read More

More than $700,000 on offer to Hunter community organisations from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation

The Foundation, alongside Nova Alliance Bank, have opened their community grants round → Read More

Applications are open for a free stint at "entrepreneurial hothouse" The Landing Pad at Honeysuckle

WHEN Kate Brettell moved with her family to Newcastle nine months ago from Amsterdam, known for its thriving startup scene, she was "happily surprised at how much cool stuff is happening here". → Read More

How Hunter mum Naomi Rohr's anxiety inspired her to create a jewellery business

Rohr is the founder of sandals venture Avarcas Australia and ring business Hey Luna → Read More

HunterNet CEO Ivan Waterfield says recruitment, energy prices and supply chain issues are impacting the manufacturing sector

HunterNet chief executive officer Ivan Waterfield at the recent Hunter Defence conference. Picture supplied. > We all know that these skills and workforce demands are a pressing issue and there is no silver bullet to resolve this. - Ivan Waterfield The Hunter Defence Conference has just been held. What was HunterNet's involvement? → Read More

As of Friday, Newcastle Permanent will increase its variable home loan rates and business loan rates by "up to" 0.50% p.a in line with the RBA

NEWCASTLE Permanent will increase interest rates for variable loans and selected savings accounts in the wake of the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to increase the cash rate by 0.50%, from 1.85% to 2.35%. → Read More

As of Friday, Newcastle Permanent will increase its variable home loan rates and business loan rates by "up to" 0.50% p.a in line with the RBA

NEWCASTLE Permanent will increase interest rates for variable loans and selected savings accounts in the wake of the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to increase the cash rate by 0.50%, from 1.85% to 2.35%. → Read More

IT company Smikteck's work to help Awabakal Ltd's vaccination program has wider benefits

COVID has, says Michael Stafford, above, "taught us all the need to be adaptable in the way we operate. It was a tough time". Picture supplied. > From a young age I just wanted to solve problems for people. - Michael Stafford Where were you raised and who or what influenced your career? → Read More

The University of Newcastle opens applications to female researchers for a financial literacy program that helps them land board roles

WHEN the University of Newcastle launched expressions of interest for its inaugural Financial Literacy for Women on Boards program in 2021, Professor Coralie English quickly applied. → Read More

Alloggio full year results: Will Creedon credits team as accommodation provider notches 'very solid gains'

HUNTER-founded, national short-term rental accommodation provider Alloggio has posted a $2 million net profit in the 2022 financial year, up $1.9m from the prior year. → Read More