Hunter Valley and Gunnedah based credit union Companion is showing their support for the community with the Companion Community Grants Scheme.

Companion have $20,000 available to be donated to the local community and are asking for members and the community for suggestions.

If you know of a not for profit club, group or charity, that could use a helping hand, why not nominate them to share in the grant scheme? Applications are open from 15 April to 15 May and nomination forms can be found here or you can pick one up at your local Companion branch.

This is Companion’s way of saying ‘Thank You’ to their members and the local communities serviced by their branches, and as a member you have a say in who gets the funds by getting involved.

So if you know of a sporting club, charitable organisation or community group that could use some extra funds, let Companion know.

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Posted by Admin on April 20th, 2009
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From The Herald 16.04.2009

Hunter-based home lender Companion Credit Union has led the way in passing on the Reserve Bank’s full interest rate cut.

Companion said yesterday it was slashing its home loans by the full reduction. Companion chief Ray O’Brien said the credit union’s interest rates were at a 30-year low.

He said the Hunter lender was one of the few to pass on the full 25 basis points.

“Our home loans now start from 4.97 per cent,” he said.

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Posted by Admin on April 16th, 2009
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One of the most famous phrases on the planet might be given a little Rock n Roll makeover  when McDonalds makes their debut on the big stage. But rather than having employees don the big hair and makeup themselves the  folks at King St McDonalds, Newcastle have decided to contribute to the city’s Rock and Roll pedigree and support the next generation of Rock and Roll talent.

With multi-platinum  selling bands such as Silverchair and The Screaming Jets born and bred in the city it makes sense that that an organisation that prides itself on “giving back to the community that supports it” does so in the most appropriate manner. Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted by Admin on March 9th, 2009
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Q. What do a Neo Fauvist artist and a Rockstar have in common ?

A. The Archibald Prize

No, this is not some attempt at highbrow humour but the latest project for Hunter Valley based artist Peter Sesselmann. The Archibald Prize is regarded as the most important portraiture prize and is  the most prominent of all arts prizes in Australia. The Archibald is unique in that the subject should be considered to be someone “distinguished in art, science or politics”. So what subject would be best to compliment an artist such as Peter who is known for his loud vivid  colourful  style ?

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Posted by Admin on February 5th, 2009
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By Greg Davis, Area Manager, Companion Credit Union - originally posted on www.werearelistening.com.au

This is a question I am asked quite frequently. The answer really rests with the person asking the question, but before they answer the question they should consider the following:-

• Have you considered a weekly budget for when you purchase your first home?
• What weekly loan repayments can you afford?
• How much can you borrow now? – A visit to your local financial institution will determine this.
• Have you saved a Deposit? – Did you know that the First Home Owners Grant can be used with your deposit? Ask your Financial Institution how.
• What is available by way of assistance from the Federal Government eg the First Home Owners Grant. The State Government may also have incentives for first home buyers?

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Posted by Admin on February 1st, 2009
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