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First question though.  Why does CCBR keep harping on about Warnervale Airport? Simple. We have been advocating for this airport for over 25 years, on the basis that the Central Coast needs to create real jobs (not government paid jobs)...

One of the most interesting aspects that have emerged from the coronavirus pandemic is the number of experts who, seeing an opportunity, have come out with all sorts of advice on how to get through this crisis. Some of this...

As the coronavirus wreaks havoc across our business community and we wonder how long it will take to recover it is essential that we do our best to maintain a positive attitude, because recover we will. The Morrison and Berejiklian...

As many would know, this editor has been around for a while and weathered the ups and downs that life over 81 very interesting years throws at us. From the early 1960s onward Australia went through several recessions engineered by...

Its been a tough start to the year.  It started with fires that threatened the Central Coast but in the end we dodged a bullet as they were stopped before they did any real damage.  Then it was the storm...

Its been a long time since any significant company chose to locate on the Central Coast so CCBR is proud to bring you the story of hydrogen research company Star Scientific locating to our region. Star Scientific are a long...

As we come to the end of 2019 it is worthwhile to take stock of the many positive outcomes we have seen on the Central Coast over the past year. In doing so however we need to recognise that most...

Last month this Editor had the privilege of attending the opening of the new CSR-Hebel Autoclaved Aerated Concrete facility at Somersby, the most advanced AAC production facility of its kind in the world. CSR invested $75 million in this plant...

But first.  I have been asked why I continue to pick on the Central Coast Council. I don’t. I pick on the Central Coast’s Councillors. Council’s staff are doing a good job under very difficult circumstances. My point is that...

A report released by the Brotherhood of St Laurence a few months ago on youth unemployment ‘hot spots’ makes disturbing reading to anyone who has the slightest interest in the future of our region. Youth unemployment rates for NSW’s five...