Useful Links

New South Wales Government
Website: www.nsw.gov.au

Department of Planning is the NSW State Government's planning agency. We shape the future of NSW by carefully planning and monitoring our dynamic cities, country regions and natural environment.
Website: www.planning.nsw.gov.au

The New South Wales Government Directory provides contact and descriptive information about the NSW Parliament, the NSW Judiciary and NSW government agencies together with people within each agency.
Website: www.directory.nsw.gov.au

This source site for NSW legislation contains NSW legislation in force, both Acts and statutory instruments (regulations etc and environmental planning instruments).
Website: www.legislation.nsw.gov.au

Newcastle City Council
Website: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au

Newcastle Tourism
Newcastle City Council is committed to providing a significant contribution to the development, operation and promotion of tourism throughout the local government area.
Website: www.visitnewcastle.com.au

Newcastle and Hunter Business Chamber is Australia's largest regional business organisation and the region's peak employer body.
PH: (02) 4925 0499
Email: nhbc@abol.net
Website: www.nhbusinesschamber.com.au

The Hunter Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is an organisation appointed by the NSW State government. Led by a Board of 12 regional and business leaders, the HEDC's major task is to promote economic development in the Hunter.
Website: www.hedc.nsw.gov.au

Industry Development Centre (IDC) promotes the cluster development program and business networks.
PH: (02) 4962 0999
Email: staff@idc-hunter.org.au
Website: www.idc-hunter.org.au

Business Enterprise Centres (BEC) provide information, training and support for business development.

Hunter BEC
PH: (02) 4925 2566
Email: HBEC@businesscentre.com.au
Website: www.businesscentre.com.au

Lower Hunter BEC
PH: (02) 4936 2557
Email: mail@lowerhunterbec.com.au
Website: www.lowerhunterbec.com.au

Upper Hunter BEC
PH: (02) 6572 1877
Email: inquiries@uhbec.com.au
Website: www.uhbec.com.au

Lake Macquarie Small Business Centre
PH: (02) 4942 3133
Email: tonym@lmsbc.com.au
Website: www.lmsbc.com.au

NSW Department of State and Regional Development provides facilitation, information, referrals, industry incentives and business support programs.
PH: (02) 4908 7333
Email: margaret.turner@business.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.business.nsw.gov.au

Hunter Region Organisation of Councils (HROC) fosters co-operation and resource sharing between its 13 member councils, encourages investment, and advocates for the local government area it represents.
PH: (02) 4932 4290
Email: hroc@hroc.org.au
Website: www.hroc.org.au

Hunter Valley Research Foundation (HVRF) provides regional research on economic, social, environmental and industrial issues.
PH: (02) 4969 4566
Email: info@hvrf.com.au
Website: www.hvrf.com.au

The Forum Heatlh & Wellness Centre, Harbourside is more than a place to exercise.  It is positive living. memberships start from $12 per week.  Casual memberships are also available.

PH: (02) 4921 7001

Email: info@theforum.org.au

Website: www.theforum.org.au

TUNRA is the University of Newcastle Research Associates and provides broad-based research and training for business.
PH: (02) 4921 8777
Email: tunra@newcastle.edu.au
Website: www.tunra.com

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