Eight lost years As the clock ticks down to the September 14 Local Government Elections that will see the end of eight years of chaotic management of Central Coast Council, ratepayers wait anxiously to hear who, and how many, people with the capacity to govern the second largest council in NSW, will stand for election. The first Central Coast Council was an outright disaster with all, but two Councillors totally taken up with their own self-serving agendas and quite happy to see the organis...

Vivacity Property, one of Australia’s leading developers of retirement living communities is proposing to develop a master planned boutique retirement living communities on the Oasis Caravan Park site at 207-209 Wallarah Road, Kanwal. Vivacity purchased the 5.09Ha caravan park which had been on the market for some time in early 2021 and has continued to operate it pending redevelopment. The property is located opposite the Kanwal shopping precinct and is adjacent to the Wyong Leagues ...

The Minns Labor Government says it is taking critical steps to strengthen the skills sector with a record $2.5 billion budget investment in TAFE NSW. It says, “In respect of TAFE the Budget provides more pay for TAFE teachers and continues to address years of neglected infrastructure to ensure teachers and learners have access to modern facilities and teaching equipment.” This includes $190 million to undertake urgent repairs at campuses across the State. No mention is made in ...

Steinbok, Australia’s leading manufacturer of schnapps and liqueurs has announced a major expansion programme following development approval to build a new facility adjoining their factory at Somersby. A second-generation business now run by Managing Director, Gavin Yates was originally established by Norm and Gill Yates making breakfast jam for Qantas and leading hotels in the early eighties. As the market changed Gavin moved the business to manufacturing cocktails under the Steinbok ...

Worthington BMW is the first official dealer in Australia to become a BMW Classic partner at its dealership in New South Wales. Already proven successful in other countries, the BMW Group Classic offers owners of historic BMWs the opportunity to meticulously restore and maintain their highly treasured and valuable vehicles, ensuring they remain roadworthy and timeless. To ensure global standards are met, experts from the company’s BMW Group Classic department in Munich provided compre...