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Visionary founder ensured Koala Group’s future

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 March 2022
Visionary founder ensured Koala Group’s future

Founded in 1990 by the late Tony Grieve Koala Publishing Pty Ltd at Fountaindale is a company that has survived thirty years of ups and downs due to his vision for its future and the culture he put in place...

Posted in: Cover story

Covid disruption adds new dimension to Herbies Spices

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 March 2022
Covid disruption adds new dimension to Herbies Spices

Herbie’s Spices Managing Director, Ian Hemphill  says that Covid has reduced their online sales trajectory from five years down to two years with sales having doubled on pre-Covid turnover.  “Our business model has changed,” he says. “While our trade with...

Posted in: Business news

Riton Engineering looking to expand as Manufacturing Manager takes over

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 March 2022
Riton Engineering looking to expand as Manufacturing Manager takes over

One of the Central Coast’s oldest and most respected engineering companies, Riton Engineering, is looking to expand its capabilities and capacity following the management buyout of the business from founder Lyn Whitehurst. Manufacturing Manager, John Clarke takes the helm after sixteen...

Posted in: Manufacturing news

Increase the rate base

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 March 2022
Increase the rate base

One of the fundamentals in running a business is to increase turnover by finding new customers.  Not putting up the price. If you try that stunt, and many do, you will soon find that your customers are deserting you. It’s...

Posted in: Editorial

Council to proceed with new Airport Masterplan

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 March 2022
Council to proceed with new Airport Masterplan

Central Coast Council is approaching the general aviation industry to help determine the future demand requirements of the Central Coast Airport with a Request For Information (RFI) To general aviation businesses and individuals interested in locating and operating Council Director...

Posted in: Council News

Venues Live preferred for management of Central Coast Stadium

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 March 2022
Venues Live preferred for management of Central Coast Stadium

Council has identified the proposal submitted by Venues Live for the management of Central Coast Stadium as being the preferred bid and is now negotiating to finalise the commercial terms of the management agreement. Council continues to own the Stadium....

Posted in: Council News

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