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Covid disruption adds new dimension to Herbies Spices

Posted by Edgar Adams on 9 March 2022
Covid disruption adds new dimension to Herbies Spices

Herbie’s Spices Managing Director, Ian Hemphill  says that Covid has reduced their online sales trajectory from five years down to two years with sales having doubled on pre-Covid turnover.  “Our business model has changed,” he says. “While our trade with...

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Another Central Coast Plan!

Posted by Edgar Adams on 10 February 2022
Another Central Coast Plan!

December 6th 2021 saw the NSW Government announce another Central Coast Plan, the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036. The third in twelve years and totally at variance with the 2016-2036 Growth Plan in particular. While the focus of the 2016-2036...

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GSC appoints Executive Director with focus on Coast

Posted by Edgar Adams on 10 February 2022
GSC appoints Executive Director with focus on Coast

The Greater Sydney Commission has announced the appointment of Sarah Winter as Executive Director Central Coast and Macquarie Park Precincts based on the Central Coast to lead the Commission’s work on the Central Coast jobs and economic strategy and the Macquarie Park innovation precinct.    She joins the Commission...

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Stevens Group Wins UDIA NSW Award

Posted by Edgar Adams on 10 February 2022
Stevens Group Wins UDIA NSW Award

The completed Toronto Lake Macquarie residential development, Foreshore by Stevens Group, has been recognised by the Urban Development Institute of NSW (UDIA NSW), as this year’s award winner for excellence in NSW Regions & ACT Development category. Foreshore Lake Macquarie...

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Sydney restaurateur buys Budgewoi hotel

Posted by Edgar Adams on 10 February 2022
Sydney restaurateur buys Budgewoi hotel

Hotel brokers, HTL Property have announced the sale of The Coast Hotel at Budgewoi for $15 million. Overlooking Budgewoi Lake, the hotel has been sold to well known restaurateur Bill Drakopoulos of Sydney Restaurant Group (SRG) following a keenly contested...

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Laundy buys The Bayview Hotel Woy Woy

Posted by Edgar Adams on 8 December 2021
Laundy buys The Bayview Hotel Woy Woy

The Laundy Hotel Group have acquired the Bayview Hotel, Woy Woy in an off-market transaction for a reported $38 million – the highest price ever paid for a country pub in NSW.  Meanwhile construction has started on Lone Pine Plaza,...

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New Gosford Hotel a $13 million vote of confidence in Gosford

Posted by Edgar Adams on 8 December 2021
New Gosford Hotel a $13 million vote of confidence in Gosford

Following a $13 million refurbishment of the  historic Gosford Hotel the Harris Narvo Hotel Group have reopened under the name New Gosford Hotel. The renovations that have taken place over eighteen months, during the Covid pandemic, are seen as a...

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Vice-Chancellor agrees to another five years

Posted by Edgar Adams on 8 December 2021
Vice-Chancellor agrees to another five years

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle is to lead the institution for another five years, after agreeing to renew his contract until 2026.  Professor Alex Zelinsky, AO has been in the role since November 2018, leading the development of...

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New entertainment venue for Gosford – Drifters Wharf

Posted by Edgar Adams on 12 November 2021
New entertainment venue for Gosford – Drifters Wharf

It’s had a few lives, but the old Iguana Joe’s on Gosford Waterfront is getting a major makeover, and with two experienced business operators behind it, its future as Gosford’s leading entertainment venue is now ensured. The iconic exterior stays the...

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SpotGo announced Central Coast Business of the Year

Posted by Edgar Adams on 12 November 2021
SpotGo announced Central Coast Business of the Year

Central Coast manufacturer and family owned manufacturer of detergents and cleaning materials, SpotGo have taken out the 2021 Central Coast Business Awards Manufacturer of the Year Award. Owned by the Small family and now operated by Brendan Small, the business...

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