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Their largest infrastructure of years. spend to date, the $200 million investment by the University, which Recent surveys and incorporates the main building and surrounding precinct works, will hearsay, however, suggest redefine the way its staff and students collaborate. a significant cooling in The facility will integrate the study areas of science, technology, business performance engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM), with a unique during 2019. design that blurs typical boundaries between education and research. The latest Hunter STEMM study is a major economic driver of economic growth Three years of direct international flights to Auckland Region Economic and innovation in the 21st century and the University should be Indicators released by congratulated on helping to lead the way. Newcastle Airport and Virgin Australia have announced a three- “With our international capability now confirmed, we’re the Hunter Research A further story on this project is on page 18 of this issue. year partnership to continue flying direct services between the strengthening the region’s reputation as a key destination Foundation Centre on 26 July report that “business performance Hunter and Auckland. for both domestic and international travels and a second softened dramatically in the first half of 2019.” Garry Hardie “In what is a great sign of confidence in the region, we have international gateway into NSW. It’s thanks to the ongoing Meanwhile, the latest Business Conditions Survey conducted by Publisher & Editor formalised an agreement to continue connecting these two support from our shareholders as well as state and federal the NSW Business Chamber reports that business confidence in harbour cities for at least the next three years,” said Newcastle government stakeholders that we’re well placed to deliver our the Hunter slumped, falling from a rating of “relatively strong” in Airport CEO, Dr Peter Cock. vision to be the Airport the region deserves,” Dr Cock added. December 2018 to being “below average” in the latest survey. “On the back of the successes of last year, we are thrilled to Virgin Australia will operate three return services per week There are also a number of threatening clouds on the global 2019 provide some clarity and certainty around the longevity of these during the peak holiday period from 21 November 2019 to 16 horizon, including the continuing trade squabbles between two This issue includes the flights, which cement us as an international airport. February 2020, with potential to grow over subsequent years. of Australia’s leading trade partners, China and the USA. “The first season was a real success, delivering an estimated $5.4 Virgin Australia General Manager, Network and Revenue It is hardly panic stations at the moment, but businesses should 2019 Hunter Business Function Guide (see after page 20) million in economic benefit into our region. Importantly, 38% of Management, Russell Shaw said that the airline was pleased to be wary of further deterioration and it would be prudent for holiday travellers were visiting the Hunter for the first time, which announce a return of the seasonal service after its popularity last year. legislators to consider measures to help stimulate the economy indicates this direct service stimulated new demand. “Virgin Australia is proud to be launching the seasonal service and provide leadership in policy direction. “The service also provided thousands of locals with the between Newcastle and Auckland for the second year in a row, opportunity to visit Auckland for the first time. 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It also represents an entry point to the National library has been replaced with double height, light filled spaces Architecture Awards program. that enable students to readily access diverse learning settings. SHAC was recognised twice for its multi-award winning St Pius X The new large welcoming plaza forecourt compliments its High School, Library project, taking out the Colorbond Award for Steel surroundings and provides an impressive response to the existing Architecture as well as an award for Educational Architecture. landscape and built form, encouraging social interaction with SHAC Managing Director, Justin Hamilton said “It is a privilege to a student-centred learning approach.