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Technology
As artificial intelligence reshapes the region's economy, business leaders and ethicists warn that growth without guardrails risks deepening inequality and displacing workers.
news
Newcastle's planning databases face duplicate imagery delays affecting development assessments. How the Hunter region compares to European cities solving this problem.
Technology
FlexHub offers flexible workspace across Newcastle and Gateshead, connecting remote workers with independent coworking spaces-challenging London-centric models.
lifestyle
Restaurant Week and a fresh markets guide offer straightforward ways for locals to connect with dining and community spots in the weeks ahead.
lifestyle
Few places combine a working global coal port with surf breaks steps from the CBD the way Newcastle does.
Technology
As global tensions mount and digital attacks proliferate, the region's security innovators are racing to launch tools that put users back in control of their data.
culture
A cluster of new installations and programs is carving out a distinct local voice separate from larger capitals.
finance
Is Jane Goldsmith leaving NBN News? The presenter has departed following WIN Network restructure changes at the station, becoming the first high-profile exit since the shake-up began.
community
What does it really cost to live in Newcastle in 2026? Housing, groceries, transport and lifestyle costs broken down.
Technology
As hybrid working becomes the norm, navigating coworking spaces, tax implications, and employer expectations requires savvy strategy.
culture
Newcastle’s July calendar packs in gallery openings and live performances that reward early planning for out-of-town guests.
Technology
The city's unique blend of industrial heritage, riverside innovation hubs and major university firepower has created a distinctive green-tech ecosystem that's catching international attention.
finance
The A-League club secures key retention deals ahead of the upcoming tournament, bolstering their squad depth.
Technology
Local startups tap into artificial intelligence investment boom, reshaping regional business landscape and creating high-skilled jobs.
Technology
As major venture capital firms target the North East, ambitious founders are transforming riverside office spaces into innovation powerhouses-and reshaping the city's economic future.
Technology
While London dominates banking, Newcastle's tech ecosystem is carving out a distinctive niche in embedded finance and regional economic resilience.
news
As former coal cities from Germany's Ruhr Valley to South Africa's Mpumalanga struggle to find their footing, Newcastle's Hunter region is running one of the more closely watched economic transitions on the planet.
Technology
A surge in venture capital flowing into the city's tech quarter is funding innovations that are already changing daily routines for thousands of residents.
community
A general guide to how Newcastle's universities, TAFE campuses, schools and training providers fit together, and how local families navigate them.
Technology
As venture capital floods into the city's tech corridor, entrepreneurs and investors grapple with the dark side of fast growth.
news
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Newcastle.
news
Leaders across industry, government and academia outline how the Hunter region can cement its role as Australia's clean energy hub while protecting livelihoods.
Technology
Digital banking apps, instant payments and AI-powered savings tools are transforming how locals manage their finances, with major shifts already visible across the city.
sport
Newcastle's growing endurance sports community offers beginner-friendly clubs, routes and events to help you find your next challenge.
Technology
With £40m in government backing and a clutch of ambitious startups, the North East capital is becoming a testbed for the next generation of urban technology.
Technology
As venture capital flows eastward from London's saturated market, Newcastle's unique blend of affordability, industrial heritage and collaborative spirit is attracting international investors seeking the next generation of tech success stories.
Technology
As the city cements its status as a northern innovation hub, questions mount about data privacy, worker rights, and the true cost of rapid digital transformation.
Politics
The updated policy directs council spending on sea wall maintenance and sand replenishment along 2.3 kilometres of Newcastle coastline, with direct effects on rates and insurance for residents in Merewether, Bar Beach and Stockton.
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