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Council’s DA process stifling economy

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 June 2023
Council’s DA process stifling economy

We all accept that the 2016 forced merger of Gosford and Wyong Councils has been a disaster right from start. The first phase in the amalgamation of Central Coast Council saw the Administrator back off from anything contentious leaving it...

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Frustrated developers head to Court

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 June 2023
Frustrated developers head to Court

As Central Coast Council continues to obstruct Central Coast property developers and builders in approving Development Applications frustrated developers are taking action in the Land and Environment Court. Currently 15 cases have been listed for mention and another 8 are...

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Sawmill Erina The development sold out

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 June 2023
Sawmill Erina The development sold out

Demand for industrial and commercial units across the Central Coast remains strong evidenced by the success of the recently completed first three stages of The Sawmill development on the corner of Central Coast Highway and Avoca Drive, Erina. A joint...

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Burbank opens garden centre at Saddles

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 May 2023
Burbank opens garden centre at Saddles

Gary and Vickey Taylor who operate Burbank House & Garden Centre at Erina Heights have opened a new garden centre at Mt White adjacent to John Singleton’s Saddles Restaurant. Located in a building built by the John Singleton Group The...

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Council needs to get message on need for industrial land

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 May 2023
Council needs to get message on need for industrial land

Two articles in this issue of CCBR highlight the region’s chronic need for industrial zoned land which is aggravated by Council’s reluctance to get the message and support developers trying to bring land to market. Our article on Page 17...

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Modern Manufacturing Commissioner visits Coast manufacturers

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 May 2023
Modern Manufacturing Commissioner visits Coast manufacturers

The NSW Modern Manufacturing Commissioner, Lisa Emerson visited manufacturers on the Central Coast in late March hosted by Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC). Ms Emerson was welcomed to the Central Coast by CCIC Chair Ian Hemphill and CCIC Executive Director...

Posted in: Manufacturing news

Kwik Kopy Gosford wins Franchisee of the Year – for the 2nd time

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 May 2023
Kwik Kopy Gosford wins Franchisee of the Year – for the 2nd time

Gosford Kwik Kopy franchise owner Peter Clarke has been announced as the winner of Kwik Kopy Australia’s Franchisee of The Year 2023 award at its 2023 Sales and Marketing Summit. It was the second time around for Peter Clarke and...

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Brisbane Water Legacy goes to market with Point Frederick property

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 May 2023
Brisbane Water Legacy goes to market with Point Frederick property

Brisbane Water Legacy has appointed CBRE to market Lot 2 of their Masons Parade, Point Frederick property which comprises a 100% freehold interest in Part 51-57 Masons Parade, Point  Frederick. The funds released from this sale will assist in financing...

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Icare looking to hike workers comp premiums by 33%

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 May 2023
Icare looking to hike workers comp premiums by 33%

A report by Adele Ferguson in the Sydney Morning Herald of 21 April that the NSW workers compensation scheme outfit icare (Insurance and Care NSW) is over a billion dollars in the red and is asking the new State Government...

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Brisbane Water Oyster Festival returns

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 May 2023
Brisbane Water Oyster Festival returns

After a three year absence due to COVID-19, the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is finally coming back! The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that the Oyster Festival will be returning to Woy Woy on Sunday 12th November to be...

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