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New direction for insurance group
In a reorganisation of their operating structure the Central Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD branches of Oracle Group Insurance Brokers have separated and from 14th July 2025 will trade as All Risk Protection (ARP) insurance brokers with Head Office at...
| Posted in: Business news |
Council appoints Environment and Planning Director
Central Coast Council has announced the appointment of Luke Nicholls who joined the Executive Team on 16th June. Mr Nicholls comes to Council with over 25 years of experience in local government and planning, most recently as Director – Planning...
| Posted in: Business news |
Gosford at tipping point for brighter future
Anti social behavior and its effect on businesses in Gosford and East Gosford over many years was on the agenda for Gosford Erina Business Chamber’s Safety in our Streets breakfast meeting in mid-June. With surveys showing that people don’t feel...
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Court approves Mardi residential development for 182 homes
Stevens Group, in collaboration with Transnational Pastoral Pty Ltd, has secured development consent for its landmark residential project at the Old Farm Mardi site, following a favourable ruling by the NSW Land and Environment Court. Situated in the heart of...
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Council continues to waste time at Land and Environment Court
In this issue we highlight a big win in the Land and Environment Court against Central Coast Council by the Stevens Group and Brand Group to develop 3 restaurants on land at Mount Penang Parklands This development has been dragging...
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A disinterested Council and State Government
This month we report on another significant loss in the Land and Environment Court for Central Coast Council Stevens Group’s Development Application for a residential subdivision on the Old Mardi Farm site that will see 182 homes built that Council...
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The Year That Was
In the December issue Edgar Adams talks about The Year That Was. The Albanese Government’s Closing the Loopholes Industrial Relations Bill and the effect it has had on business. He also reviews the performance of the newly elected Central Coast...
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Sam Dominello takes over as Plateau Chamber President
Peats Ridge flower grower Sam Dominello has been elected President of the Central Coast Plateau Chamber of Commerce. He has been Vice President for the past sixteen years and succeeds Lorraine Wilson who was President for the past ten...
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Women in Manufacturing visit Protective Fencing Somersby
Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC) hosted its third Women in Manufacturing event in early November at Protective Fencing’s Somersby facility. Protective Fencing is Australia’s Leading manufacturer and supplier of perimeter fencing and industrial mesh. This family business was established by...
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Libs pick candidates to turn Coast blue
With a Federal election on the cards in the first months of 2025 the Liberal Party has named its Candidates for the Seats of Robertson and Dobell. Former Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks will contest the seat which she...
| Posted in: Election News |

