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Edgar Adams' Editorial
Time for a fresh look at council amalgamations read article
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Council amalgamations back on agenda
The Association of Consulting Engineers Australia (ACEA) has put the amalgamation of urban councils back on the agenda with the launch of their Sydney Towards Tomorrow report last month. read article
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Coast economy continues on downward slide
The Central Coast’s economy has been on a downward slide for the past three years resulting in higher unemployment, although there appears to be a ray of light with consumer confidence showing an improvement for the first time since 2006, according to the Central Coast Research Foundation (CCRF). read article
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Roadworks and artworks combine at the 2009 Sharpe Bros Roadworkers Art Prize
A team of road repair and maintenance specialists from West Gosford-based company, Sharpe Bros, took time out from their busy roadworks schedule to judge hundreds of artworks in the 2009 Sharpe Bros Roadworkers Prize at the Gosford Regional Gallery in early November. read article
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January start for new Primary Industries Institute
2010 will see the construction of a new research facility on the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah Campus by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) – a part of Industry and Investment NSW. read article
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Building Industry News
Advantage Building commits to supporting local youth read article
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Blink Mobile steals march on industry big guns
A Central Coast technology company has stolen a march on the industry’s big guns by creating a service that allows people on the move to access high-value Web content via their mobile phones. read article
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Major enhancement for Ettalong Beach
Gosford Council has approved the building of the two remaining viewing platforms on the Ettalong Beach Foreshore to be funded by the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program – Round Two Allocation. read article
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Manufacturing News
Procter & Gamble closes Somersby facility -- Paper bag manufacturer moves to Gosford -- RFID n Print signs US deal read article
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Retail News
Kmart opens at Erina Fair -- Slimes relocates in Erina Fair read article
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Tourism News
Good weather brings big crowd to Oyster Festival read article
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International award for E-bisprint
Tuggerah-based print management company, E-Bisprint, won three awards at the 2009 Print Excellent and Knowledge (PEAK) international awards held in the United States in early November. read article
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Ramm Botannicals wins four state awards
Tuggerah-based Ramm Botanicals has scooped the pool at the recent NSW Nursery & Garden Industry Awards night. read article
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From east to west: Mariners brand stretched far and wide in ‘09
Special article by John McKay, Chief Executive Officer, Central Coast Mariners FC read article
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