Newcastle Airport

In a momentous event today, Newcastle Airport reached a significant milestone in its terminal expansion project with the placement of the final roof beam. This 'topping out' ceremony symbolises a pivotal moment in the airport's transformation into a major international hub for the Hunter Region. Federal Member for Paterson, Meryl Swanson MP, joined dignitaries and local stakeholders to celebrate the occasion, which marks the near completion of the terminal's structure. […]

Newcastle, 22 August 2024 – The Albanese Government is set to invest up to $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to build a missile manufacturing and servicing facility at Williamtown, Newcastle. This project is part of a broader strategy to strengthen Australia’s long-range strike capabilities while creating significant employment opportunities in the Hunter region. The new facility, located in the Newcastle Airport precinct, will be one of only […]

Newcastle Airport are undertaking its biennial emergency exercise today, dubbed 'Smooth Skies,' as part of a comprehensive effort to evaluate its readiness for a major aircraft incident. The exercise, which involves more than 100 participants, tests and refines emergency response coordination among multiple agencies, including the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), NSW Police, NSW State Emergency Service (SES), NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), and […]