The Federal Government has fulfilled an election promise for Williamtown residents today. Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite was in …
More defence jobs for the Hunter
More permanent defence jobs have been secured for the Hunter Valley. As part of the recommendations from the Defence Strategic …
Newcastle Airport Aerolab project another step closer
One month after the sod was turned on Newcastle Airport’s terminal expansion, the airport has marked another major milestone. Planning …
$100 million for stealth coating facility at Williamtown
A $100 million aircraft coating facility will be built at Newcastle Airport to maintain the stealth of Australia’s F-35A Lightning …
Williamtown being considered for huge air show
Williamtown is being considered for a huge air show later this year. A Defence spokesperson has told 2HD that the …
Fighter aircraft training around Salt Ash this week
Residents around the Salt Ash Air Weapons range (SAAWR) will be hearing a lot of extra noise around this week. …
Williamtown earmarked as home for National missile defence centre
A national missile defence centre has been earmarked for development in Williamtown by Lockheed Martin. The aerospace and security giant …
Newcastle company secures $17.9 million Defence contract
A Newcastle company has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the Australian Defence Force. Applied Virtual Simulation (AVS) won …
Air Force training to take to the Hunter skies
Locals in and around East Medowie, Salt Ash and Lemon Tree Passage can expect to hear a bit of noise …