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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 to reassure staff that the business would continue to operate and that their jobs would be safe. CEO Mark Mackaness who has been with Sara Lee since 2019 remains with the company. Mr Mackaness joined Sara Lee as Managing Director when the business was own...

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 Melbourne. Their groundbreaking 3m Wide 358 Anti-Climb Mesh Fence emerged triumphant, signalling a significant milestone for the company and the industry at large. The award-winning Fencing System, hailed for it...

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 opportunity to showcase the SpotGo range has led to some exciting new connections and leads. SpotGo is now currently working with Amazon Australia with the intention of expanding the SpotGo business with Amazon internationally. Mr Small sa...

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 Hilliers’ Gosford Waterfront development has been closed as a result. The first creditors’ meeting was held on 14th February with Administrators saying that the company has up to $10 milli...

Environmental activists within Central Coast Council along with Community Environment Network group have highjacked future plans for Central Coast Airport which will it remain little more than an airstrip. Following the appointment of Rik Hart firstly as CEO and then Administrator of Council undertook new revised Master Plan that was expected to be completed by late 2022 early 2023.  Shrouded in secrecy ever since, Council in late December 2023 announced that it would place an entirely...