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The Australian Reptile Park made history at the 2019 NSW Tourism Awards where they were honoured with the coveted 'Major Tourist Attraction' award. The Australian Reptile Park is now the first business in history to hold both the NSW Business of the Year and Major Tourist Attraction awards in a 12-month period. The award was presented in front of 500 guests at a stunning gala dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney at the most prestigious tourism event of the year for New South ...

Greg Sullivan has been appointed into the permanent role as Director Central Coast and Hunter region of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment following several months acting in the role. The appointment is recognition of Mr Sullivan's impressive efforts and achievements realising outcomes for the region. Following the NSW election in March 2019, Rob Stokes was appointed Minister of the newly expanded Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, a portfolio he had...

The 12th November was a big day for Gosford Erina Chamber of Commerce with over 260 members and guests filling The Entertainment Grounds' function room to welcome the Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon. Scott Morrison MP. Showing that he was across the issues on the Central Coast Mr Morrison referred to the 1,500 plus new businesses that had started in the years from 2016 to 2018 and pointed out that business is the beating heart of the community.  "This government believes ...

Local manufacturer Trendpac has been inducted into the Family Business Australia NSW/ACT Hall of Fame. The second-generation company shared the prestigious honour alongside Ella Bache and joins another Central Coast family business, Sharpe Bros., who were inducted in 2008. Managing Director, Steven Hyde, accepted the accolade with his brother Jeffrey at a gala event in Melbourne last month. In his acceptance speech, Steven thanked his staff for their contribution towards the success of...

The future looks bright for the world of business as the University of Newcastle's Master of Business Administration (MBA) gears up for its 2020 intake. Since its inception in 2018, the program continues to accelerate students to become leaders who are responsive, adaptable and highly capable within and across organisations of all sizes in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors. "The classes are smaller, which means students get more hands-on and personal experiences, as...