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End of an era as Booth Family retires from motor industry

Posted by Edgar Adams on 11 August 2023
End of an era as Booth Family retires from motor industry

One of the oldest continuing businesses on the Central Coast has sold out with the owners moving into retirement. Sam Elabbasi, owner of motor dealerships in Goulburn, Taree, Windsor has acquired Booths Motor Group founded in Gosford 83 years ago...

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More cases off to Court as Council blocks developments

Posted by Edgar Adams on 11 August 2023
More cases off to Court as Council blocks developments

Central Coast Council continues to thumb its nose at the need for affordable housing on the Central Coast putting trees for squirrel glider, bushes to accommodate the Tasmania swift parrot, and saving so-called endangered plants in its quest to turn...

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4id Solutions a world leader in innovative RFID manufacturing

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 July 2023
4id Solutions a world leader in innovative RFID manufacturing

The team behind 4id Solutions continue to surpass expectations and excel in their RFID manufacturing expertise. CCBR last met with owner and Managing Director Bruce Hegan in August 2021. The rapid growth over the last two years and his passion...

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Cranes galore in Gosford

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 July 2023
Cranes galore in Gosford

The national RLB Crane® Index for the 1st Quarter of 2023 was revealed last month with the Central Coast recording a net increase in crane numbers bringing the numbers to 13 including one at Glass Apartments The Entrance and one...

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John Stevens inducted 2023 Hunter Valley Tourism Industry Living Legend

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 July 2023
John Stevens inducted 2023 Hunter Valley Tourism Industry Living Legend

Well-known local property developer John Stevens has been inducted as the 2023 Tourism Industry Living Legend to honour his 35-year commitment to tourism development in the Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter Valley. Developed by Stevens Group,The Vintage development is one of the...

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New ‘lifestyle and leadership’ university to setup in Gosford

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 July 2023
New ‘lifestyle and leadership’ university to setup in Gosford

Gosford could soon be home to a new university as demand for Australian qualifications grows both locally and from overseas students. A team of senior university executives lead by CEO, Phillip Cenere (former Associate Vice Chancellor of CQ University), and...

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Record crowds at Harvest Festival

Posted by Edgar Adams on 3 July 2023
Record crowds at Harvest Festival

The Central Coast Harvest Festival, held over the June long weekend saw an estimated 56,000 visit the Mangrove Mountain and Plateau area showcasing the region’s produce and rural activities as well as entertainment and other activities that included farm tours...

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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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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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