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 to approve a premium hike of 33% should be a major concern to every employer in the state. The issue was first brought to light in November last year by the SMH but ignored by the Liberal Treasurer and Finance Minister. It says NSW Treasury has raised concerns about the f...

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 his team having won the  prestigious annual prize in 2021. Mr Clarke has been with Kwik Kopy Australia for over 16 years, building the Gosford franchise from the ground up, and has built a profitable business with seven-figure sales turnover by following ...

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 business is Managed by Donna Galea. The garden centre and restaurant form part of Mr Singleton’s vision for the 10-hectare Mt White precinct that will eventually include a luxury boutique hotel. ...

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 held at Lions Park on the Brisbane Water. This year’s the festival is returning to Woy Woy at the Lions Park Reserve with the backing of Central Coast Council.  Chamber President Matthew Wales said, “We are heading into our 23rd year of holdi...

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 the redevelopment of the remainder of the site (see below). Known as Lot 2, the property offers investors and developers a large-scale redevelopment opportunity (STCA) with a favourable leaseback in place. The property is zoned B4 Mixed...