First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program The First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program is now open! The First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program (FNTMP) is a new, free mentoring program for First Nations tourism businesses across Australia, matching businesses with skilled and experienced mentors. This program is designed to support mentees to grow their tourism businesses and achieve…

All Aboard for Hunter Valley Monopoly Game Cessnock City Council has developed the first ever Hunter Valley Monopoly Board Game following the community survey that received over 650 responses. The game focuses on tourist attractions and will be used to promote the many visitor experiences on offer in the Hunter Valley. The game features locations…

Tasting Australia Spirit Awards The Tasting Australia Spirit Awards are back! The Australian distilling industry is one of the fastest growing and most diverse in the world. These national awards aim to recognise that ingenuity and fortitude while celebrating the industry’s achievements. There are 10 award categories, including Best Whisky, Best Gin, Best Vodka, and…

Retail Property Marketplace Retail Property Marketplace: The one-stop shop for retailers looking to expand their business. RPM is Australia’s only retail leasing event, bringing together leading landlords, agents, and franchisee operators under one roof. This is your chance to meet with the right people, find new opportunities, and learn new tactics to help your business…

Small Businesses now required to provide Family & Domestic Violence Leave Small businesses now have to give employees 10 days of paid leave if they are experiencing family and domestic violence. This is a huge step forward for victims of FDV, who often have to choose between their safety and their job. The new leave…

Doing Business with Cessnock City Council We are a big customer when it comes to business and love to buy locally! To take the confusion out of the procurement process, we have created Doing Business with Council(PDF, 4MB) , a guide that gives you all the information your need about being a Council supplier. We advertise our quotations and…

Meeting Place Event Meeting Place (MP) is ATEC’s an annual flagship event that typically takes place in a different showcase tourism destination within Australia each November. Now in its 50th year, MP is the second largest tourism trade event after Tourism Australia’s Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) event. MP is made up of various event elements…

Hearing test requirements for NSW workers From 1 January 2024 there will be changes regarding hearing tests for NSW workers.  If your business requires workers to frequently use hearing protection as a control measure for noise that exceeds the exposure standard, you must provide hearing tests for workers. The person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must organise and pay…

23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work Join work health and safety professionals, business leaders, regulators, occupational hygienists, academics, and consultants from 27 – 30 November to ‘Shape Change’. The 23rd World Congress takes place 27 – 30 November 2023. Across the week, you can network and participate in workshops, forums, technical sessions,…

Workplace Wellbeing Assessment Survey your workers and get tailored actions to improve your workplace with this free digital tool by the NSW Government.   The Workplace Wellbeing Assessment is a free digital tool that surveys your staff. Using insights from your leaders and workers, the tool will reveal how your business is performing in areas…

Recovery at Work Toolkit The NSW Government, State Insurance Regulatory Authority has created the ‘Recovery at Work Toolkit’.   This toolkit provides resources for employers and employees to help support recovery from mental ill-health in the workplace and promote mentally healthy and psychologically safe workplaces across New South Wales. Recovery at work is about making…