Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC) hosted its third Women in Manufacturing event in early November at Protective Fencing’s Somersby facility.Protective Fencing is Australia’s Leading manufacturer and supplier of perimeter fencing and industrial mesh. This family business was established by Craig Gibbens in 1975 and over the years has become a trusted supplier to the industry expanding its capacity and establishing sales and distribution centres interstate. Mr Gibbens eldest daugh...

 Liberal Candidate for the Seat of Dobell, Brandan Small who was endorsed in April has been campaigning around the electorate.The Managing Director of a local manufacturing business, he told CCBR, “I've been spending a lot of time out in the community each week, meeting with people and families, and all I'm hearing is how they're being absolutely crushed by their everyday bills.“Local businesses are also feeling the impact of rising costs, particularly when it comes to energy expenses, ...

 With a Federal election on the cards in the first months of 2025 the Liberal Party has named its Candidates for the Seats of Robertson and Dobell.Former Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks will contest the seat which she lost to Labor in the 2022 election that ousted the Morrison Government. She had held the seat since the 2013 election.Robertson, considered a bellweather seat, is presently held by Labor with a 2.2% margin.Ms Wicks was instrumental in getting the University of Newcastle Cen...

At its November 26th meeting Council moved to establish an Economic Development Committee consisting of five Councillors plus the Mayor.Notably, except for Councillors Smith and Neal who abstained indicating they were against the motion and Councillor Lamont who left the meeting before the vote,  all other councillors voted for the establishment of the Committee proposed by Cr Eaton.It was not without considerable debate, having been left on the table from Council’s October meeting.The...