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Plans by Woolworths to expand their Distribution Centre at Warnervale have been stymied by the Federal Minister for the Environment, Tanya Plibersek after a so called ‘field of critically endangered orchids’ was found growing in a lawn planted on the site by the company. Ms Plibersek made her decision to block the expansion in mid-December, with her declaration that the development would have “clearly unacceptable impacts” on the environment made public last week. Ac...

The Peninsula, Gosford Erina and Wyong Business Chambers have called on the State Government to take immediate action to overhaul the NSW planning system amidst systemic delays in development approvals and housing starts. Peninsula Chamber President, Matthew Wales said, “At a time when all levels of government are lamenting the shortage of housing and housing choice, the very system that provides planning approvals is so complex and outdated that it conspires to work against both housi...

Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) Headmaster, Bill Low will retire at the end of this year after an outstanding career in education spanning more than 50 years.  His farewell dinner held at Crowne Plaza Terrigal at the end of November saw over 80 invited guests honour his commitment to the school for over 15 years.   Guests who came to honour his work at the school included: Mr Isao Hommi, former Principal and current board member of Ueda Nishi High School, Japan and Ms...

Additionally, Drifters Wharf Gosford were the winners of the Best Live Music Venue.  “We were so honored to win this award, thanks to all our staff, our patrons, the artists, and our families for supporting our vision of bringing amazing live music artists to the Central Coast! 2024 is going to be a big year,” said Mr Adele.  At the time it was opened in December 2021 the venue was promoted as being a festival by the sea with alive music on offer and a dining area with...

Gosford Erina Business Chamber’s 75th Annual General Meeting held in early November saw three new Directors come onto the Board.  They are Mel Archer, Mia Van Tubbergh and Peggoty Koszek They replace former President and Director of over 16 years Rod Dever and Petrina Waddel who was also a director for around the same time as well as Gabbie Bowles who was on the Board for the last three years. In welcoming the new Directors to the Board, President Peter Lawley OAM said that the C...