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Industry Festival attracts hundreds

The 2024 Central Coast Industry Festival held at Mingara Recreation Club in early March attracted hundreds of business people and local students keen to explore the world-class innovations manufactured in the region. It was the leading industry event to be...
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More rate hikes on the way as Council deficits loom

In economics, a bail out culture occurs when poorly performing organisations are kept afloat by large injections of public money. Economist Thomas Sowell once quipped: “Bailouts are like potato chips: You can’t stop with just one.” That’s because the bail...
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Star 104.5 celebrates 20 years

Mid March saw popular local radio station Star 104.5 celebrate their 20th anniversary with a cocktail party at Kooindah Waters Resort with 250 guests that included clients, staff and partners. Hosted by breakfast announcer Gina Jeffreys and Programme Director Shayne...
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Sustainable signage wins new customers for Signarama Tuggerah

When Melissa and Gary Marshall acquired the Signarama Tuggerah business in 2019 they made a commitment to move to sustainable signage systems with eco-friendly practices in their printing processes and using environmentally friendly materials for signage. Their aim was to...
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Wadalba East Land Release Area a festering sore

The WELRA comprises an area of some 143 ha of land with potential for 1,500 homes, originally announced by Wyong Council in 2012 and finally rezoned in December 2020 and becoming effective on 31 July 2021. It included a Wildlife...
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New life for Sara Lee with new owners

Central Coast, Lisarow based Sara Lee was bought out of Administration by Brooke and Klark Quinn, the saviours of the iconic chocolate brand Darrell Lea some ten years ago. The new owners took possession on 12th February and moved quickly...
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Protective Fencing clinches ASIAL Product of the Year Award for Innovative Security Solution

Protective Fencing, a stalwart in the Central Coast’s manufacturing landscape and a respected leader in the security industry, proudly accepted the esteemed “Product of the Year” award at the 2023 Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence (ASIAL) gala event in...
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SpotGo’s success at Sydney Gift Fair

SpotGo, Wyong manufacturer of premium cleaning products, was invited to be a part of The Australian Made Pavilion within the Sydney Gift Fair Expo to help showcase Australian manufacturing and innovation. SpotGo CEO and Founder Brendan Small said that the...
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St Hilliers places construction arm in administration – Gosford project on hold

St Hilliers, one of Australia’s leading property development and construction companies has placed seven of their operating entities within the Group into voluntary administration appointing Glenn Livingstone and Alan Walker of WLP Restructuring as Administrators on 4th February 2024. St...
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Builder appointed for next phase of Wyong Hospital Redevelopment

Sydney builders, Lipman, have been appointed for the construction of the next phase of the $200 million Wyong Hospital Redevelopment with construction set to start in the coming months. Health Infrastructure NSW say this next phase of the redevelopment will provide more...
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