Greater Worcester

The Hanover Insurance Group of Worcester said Monday its international specialty insurance group has bought an Australian underwriting agency.

Zipcar, the Boston-based global car-sharing network, is now operating in the city of Worcester and offering special rates for businesses.

UMass Memorial Health Care failed to properly report several cases of substance-exposed births at its Worcester hospital within a required timeframe, according to the state auditor.

A $26 million redevelopment announced Wednesday will fill Worcester's Central Building with 55 residential units and ground-floor retail, with funding help from the city and multiple state agencies.

The EcoTarium received a $600,000 grant to help it complete a phase of its strategic plan.

Worcester-based alcohol and drug treatment provider AdCare announced wellness programs for people in the early stages of addiction recovery.

Primetals Technologies will supply several technologies for an Ohio steel making facility as the plant undergoes a major expansion and upgrade.

Emuge Corp. has partnered with one of its collaborators to share technical data and best practices on machining applications and programs.

Worcester area residents can become airplane mechanics through a new community college partnership in the works since 2012.

The Worcester Business Journal won six industry awards Saturday, including first for Best Overall Design and third Best Newspaper, all in the small publication category.