Better broadband

Households and businesses in many local suburbs will be able to upgrade to a full-fibre broadband connection as part of the Federal Government’s plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

The suburbs earmarked for this improvement include Wallsend, Stockton, Shortland, North Lambton, New Lambton, Merewether, Maryland, Lambton, Kotara, Islington, Hamilton, Glendale, Elermore Vale, Cooks Hill, Cardiff, Broadmeadow, Adamstown Heights and Adamstown.

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The upgrades are part of the NBN’s fibre upgrade program which has been boosted by the Government’s $2.4 billion investment to expand fullfibre access to 1.5 million additional premises by the end of 2025. This includes over 660,000 premises in regional Australia.

The copper broadband network is slower, less reliable and more likely to experience prolonged faults.

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In contrast, fibre broadband means faster upload and download speeds, and a more reliable connection for local residents. The benefits are even more pronounced for larger households if many devices are used, as higher speeds means the whole family can be online at the same time.

An upgrade will be available on-demand where an eligible household orders a higher speed plan than would currently be available to them over copper.

NBN Co expects eligible premises announced today will be able to access a full-fibre upgrade from 2024.

“Affordable, reliable and high-speed broadband is no longer a ‘nice to have’. It is an economic and social necessity that will drive productivity improvements and global competitiveness.” Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland MP said. For a full list of eligible suburbs or to register for updates, visit: www.nbnco.com.au/residential/ upgrades/fttp-upgrade-with-higher-speed-tiers.

Hello from Hamilton Business Association (HBA). We are a progressive volunteer collaborative that promotes a precinct that is welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. Hamilton Business Association won Community Group of the Year in 2021. Love Local, Love Hamilton.

This monthly update will give you information on some of the exciting projects and collaborations the HBA is involved in.

A big event for Hamilton this month is the Fringe Festival! HBA is excited to be a partner and lucky for Hamilton, the festival is coming to us this year. What is Fringe Festival you may ask?

Well the festival is an amazing platform for emerging artists to perform where the marketing, ticketing, venues and even some equipment is provided for them. There are Fringe Festivals held all over Australia and the rest of the world. They are a not-for-profit organization run by passionate volunteers.

This year Newcastle Fringe features a colourful program and talented line-up of 55 acts, 398 artists and 135 shows over nine days, 9th-19th March 2023. The line-up includes comedians, musical artists, adults only cabaret and burlesque shows, theatre acts, community choirs, a flamenco dancer and four shows especially designed for kids of all ages. These performances will be held primarily in Hamilton at The Gallipoli Club, Sydney Junction Hotel and Hamilton Wesley Church.

There will be FREE roving performances

Saturdays 11th and 18th March 6-8pm and Saturday 18th 12-1:30pm. We’ve heard a rumour there may even be some kind of fire show! You can see the full program and purchase tickets at newcastlefringe.com.au, There will also be an information/ticket booth in James St Plaza during the festival. So get in and enjoy this fantastic event.

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