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business review WHEN BEING ‘DIFFERENT’ WORKS JEFF MCGARN Has Labor’s heartland returned?

Aurrum acquires Legacy aged-care centres Innovative music program for The Grove Studios at Somersby

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14 Former Bunnings Warehouse at West Gosford sold 14 Draft Warnervale District Contribution Plan 15 AVJennings launches master-planned community at Hamlyn Terrace 16 Commercial Industrial Properties for sale / lease

9 Arrum acquires Legacy aged care centres

17 Investor sees opportunities in Gosford CBD

10 Has Labor’s ‘heartland’ returned?

18 Property leasings

10 A plan for the future of Australian manufacturers

19 Unions are not above the law

11 National award for Ramm Botanicals

20 Maintaining privacy in an open plan office

11 Lest we forget – Gosford remembers our ANZACS

Regular features

12 National award for Erina finance broker

12 Business Briefs

6 Edgar Adams’ Editorial

12 Melvertons buy hello real estate license for Coast

14 Property News

13 New tourist accommodation at Somersby will suit business executives

21 BUSINESS SERVICES DIRECTORY

13 Central Coast water update

22 Funny Business

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19 Business Tips Business events calendar

Front cover: Jeff McGarn

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When being ‘different’ works Jeff McGarn, Managing Director, Graphic By Design (GBD) By Phaedra Pym JEFF MCGARN HAS always excelled at breaking down barriers and stereotypes.

From growing up realising he had a different take on life, to running a multi awardwinning Central Coast based advertising and marketing agency, McGarn has learned that to be successful in this game, you need to be confident enough to go against the grain. Celebrating 25 years in business last year, McGarn has created a model that has seen his company comfortably acquire several six-figure marketing contracts for the current financial year, and give larger citybased agencies a run for their money. In fact Graphic By Design (GBD), the business McGarn founded from home in 1989 has won a string of national and international awards and now runs with a team of specialists from a purpose built studio at Erina.

In addition to the local graphic design services provided to the Central Coast, it has become recognised nationally as the forerunner in retirement and lifestyle marketing and a leader in marketing for other industry sectors.

McGarn grew up in Western Sydney in the late 1950’s and 60’s, an area largely dominated at the time by blue-collar workers. His father on the other hand was an entertainer (comedian and ventriloquist).

So life at home was filled with music and entertainment and Jeff was encouraged early on to pursue his passion for music and creativity. It saw him singing on TV and performing on stage from the age of five. But

he was also encouraged to be grounded and learn a profession or trade. Both were important lessons that set McGarn up for a bright future in the creative industry.

McGarn’s early years also sowed the seed that would eventually grow into a strong awareness that in the world of advertising, nothing is more important than understanding the people you’re aiming to connect with. Get that wrong, and it doesn’t matter how impressive your message is.

McGarn was also able to reinvent himself throughout his career, a quality essential in the media industry that has seen such massive change in the past two and a half decades and continues to evolve at a rapid pace. When McGarn first started in the industry as an apprentice newspaper compositor at the age of 16, his qualification was made redundant in his final year by the demise of traditional typesetting and the introduction of computers. Interestingly, that monumental industry shift actually did McGarn and some of his peers a massive favour, including his tech buddy and fellow music enthusiast Angus Young, who went from fellow apprentice compositor to lead guitarist and songwriter for ACDC. Despite many people telling him computer typesetting wouldn’t last, McGarn was quick to learn the ropes. And sure enough he was right to jump in boots and all. That decision was the start of lifelong commitment to constantly look to the horizon to see what’s coming. When the 80s

arrived with the launch of Apple computers, it made graphic design possible on a personal computer. McGarn was working as the art director for a publishing firm when his boss suggested he could work from home if he was willing to outlay the equivalent of half a house at the time to purchase a computer, a monitor and a printer.

McGarn agreed but within six months the publishing business went bust. “All of a sudden I had $30,000 worth of equipment, no job, a mortgage and a wife and kids to support,” said McGarn. “So that was the start of my business. I just had to go out and find clients.”

Initially focusing on graphic design and corporate branding, McGarn’s first client was Passmores Business College followed not long afterwards by Swedish company, Husqvarna who McGarn approached at their Somersby premises. The global giant appointed McGarn based on the quality of the design work in his portfolio. Asked if he could produce a TV ad, McGarn was quick to respond in the affirmative, despite never having produced an ad before. But he had the confidence to know he had the skills to pull it off including composing their jingle.

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national contracts, but it also gained them international recognition when they were honoured in Husqvana’s inaugural World Branding Award in 2000.

Choosing to offer the full range of advertising and strategic marketing services using all forms of media, from press and radio to television and digital, McGarn decked out the office with a fully equipped recording studio, mixing and editing suite and a world-class design studio. “It flowed from the decision to service our national clients under a new name ‘GBD Advertising’ while still retaining the ‘Graphic by Design’ division for our local clients,” explains McGarn. He also brought on board the right specialists and built a great team to be able to deliver a concept-to-completion service. Along the way McGarn has enlisted many well-known Australian showbiz identities for various campaigns such as John Wood, Maggie Tabberer and Glenn Wheeler.

Best of all, because the studio is so well equipped, the talent comes to him.

Today GBD is handling an astonishing $1.5 billion worth of national projects, most of it in the niche retirement and lifestyle sector McGarn has chosen to specialise in.

This goes to show you don’t have to be in the city to take on the world. McGarn won the 2013 Business Leader award in the prestigious Central Coast Business Excellence Awards and was a finalist in the NSW Business Chamber Awards. “A friend of mine once asked me how a regionally based busi-

Jeff McGarn and GBD crew with Glenn Wheeler from Channel 7 shooting a TV commercial ness attracts such big clients? I responded by saying that in our vertical pursuit to be a consultant to the retirement sector we’ve actually learnt more about marketing the industry than our clients; so we bring real value to the table.” Indeed a strong focus on strategic planning based on forensically detailed needs analysis work is probably McGarn’s greatest point of difference. A talented photographer, art director, graphic

designer, copywriter, songwriter, musician and singer, McGarn is clearly passionate about his work, his staff, his clients and the Central Coast, remarking, “I set out to raise the bar of creativity on the Central Coast and have been joined by some of the most creative and talented people I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I do believe that if collectively local business thrives, then so too does the local economy.”

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EDITORIAL

Edgar Adams discusses local issues

Storms show our dependence on basic infrastructure While the seats of Gosford and The Entrance have gone back to Labor they are on a knife’s edge. All the lies and resources thrown into these two electorates by the Union Mafia worked – but only just.

The timing of the State Election last month was such that we were unable to report on the result. So we have done in this issue of CCBR (see page 10).

Undoubtedly the result has been good for NSW with the Baird Government being given a mandate to sell off the last vestiges of the electricity infrastructure which has been on the cards for almost twenty years.

The proceeds of the sale will go into new modern infrastructure across the state.

But what does it mean for the Central Coast?

Well it means more than a billion dollars for roads, Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, schools, plus 300 jobs from a state government agency relocation to Gosford.

Funding has been promised for the proposed Regional Performing Arts Centre on the Gosford Waterfront, $45 million for the Warnervale Link Road and funds for other roads including upgrading the Pacific Highway at Ourimbah and through Wyong.

Unfortunately the state of the parties on the Coast has reverted to pre 2011 representation with only one Liberal on the Coast, Adam Crouch in Terrigal, to carry the flag for the whole region.

David Harris in Wyong was always going to be re-elected and the Labor Party has anointed him with the position of Shadow Minister for the Central Coast among other things.

To represent the Central Coast in Government the Premier has appointed Scot MacDonald MLC to be Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coasta massive job.

Getting rid of regional ministers has been a very good start.

They were a creation of the Carr Government and simply a stunt.

Mr MacDonald has been in parliament since 2011 and knows the ropes.

We believe he will do a good job.

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Finally we must thank all the emergency services that sprung into action to get the power back on, clear fallen trees across the roads and help with the fall-out from these storms. They have and are still doing a magnificent job.

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LAST MONTH’S STORM across the Central Coast and the Hunter could well be equal to that in 1974 which old hands are saying was worse than that of ten years ago.

It really doesn’t matter though because the damage it has caused has been enormous and we will be living with it for quite a while.

While the personal cost has been massive the cost to business has also been substantial and one wonders how many will recover.

This event has shown us how dependent we are on basic infrastructure particularly electricity. The loss of power has had a knock on effect taking out our sewage treatment and pumping stations, water supply and most of the mobile phone and telecommunications towers.

And what was the cause of this, apart from flooding? Trees. Trees were blown down everywhere taking out electricity wires and poles. Trees also caused untold property damage as well.

On that basis we need to undertake a risk assessment of the impact of trees on our infrastructure and property.

Trees are not endangered as the Greens would have us believe and these activists have got to be brought under control.

Where trees have grown up to jeopardise infrastructure and property they must be cut down.

As we go to press Wyong Council is getting on the front foot on this issue and called an Extraordinary Meeting for Wednesday 29 April to review its tree policy following these storms with the public invited to attend.

Gosford Council should do the same.

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Innovative music programme for The Grove Studios at Somersby HUNTER TAFE’S REGIONAL Music Institute (RMI) has joined forces with one of Australia’s most iconic recording studios, ‘The Grove Studios’, at Somersby, to offer music students one of the most unique creative learning environments in the country.

The two organisations have partnered to deliver a boutique Diploma of Sound Production, offering a new and unique programme unlike any other on offer.

The nine-month hands-on Diploma is taught by industry professionals using stateof-the-art facilities at The Grove Studios, set amongst 25 hectares of pristine bush land at Somersby only 10 minutes from Gosford.

The programme will commence on July 13, 2015.

The collaboration provides those serious about a career in the music industry the chance to learn in one of Australia’s most iconic writing, recording, mixing and mastering studios.

The creative hub attracts musicians, engineers and producers from around the globe.

Once known as Mangrove Music Studios, The Grove was originally built by INXS’ bassist Garry ‘Gary’ Beers.

The multi- million dollar 25 acre property with three world class recording studios, four self-contained lodges with a total of ten bedrooms, six bathrooms, four kitchens, a pool, spa and two dams is set on the edge of the Strickland State Forrest.

Hunter TAFE Teacher and music industry legend, Grant Walmsley said RMI’s partnership with The Grove has enabled the two to provide students with a holistic music training programme.

TAFE students recording The Grove Studios’ main studio “We are excited to join forces with The Grove Studios to deliver a program that provides students with state-of-the-art facilities, exposure to a community of established professionals and a wide range of internship and career opportunities that will help them build successful careers in the music industry,” said Mr Walmsley.

The Grove Studios Owner and Head Producer, Scott Horscroft said he was excited to share the studio, which has recorded some of Australia’s most iconic records, with the next generation.

“Since taking ownership of The Grove Studios I have wanted to be able to share this unique space with the community. Working with RMI provides a great opportunity to help educate the students and we can’t wait to begin.”

In March The Grove Studios opened its

The swimming pool and spa at The Grove Studios overlooks the Strickland State Forrest doors to those interested in studying music production at RMI. Hunter TAFE’s Regional Music Institute (RMI) is a specialist music education provider in the Hunter and Central Coast regions providing students with a holistic approach to music in their chosen career paths.

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Excellence Awards a sponsor winner

Coast Star Motors’Dealer Principal, Tim Bore discusses their sponsorship of the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards with Kerry Ruffels THE COAST STAR Motors Central Coast Business Excellence Awards [CCBEA] wins its own award for sponsor and partnership support. With the Mercedes-Benz symbol shining in the forefront other leading Central Coast businesses and agencies have partnered with the Coast’s premier business event.

Celebrating their fifth year Awards Director Kerry Ruffels said, “Without our sponsors and supporters there would be no event. Our goal was to present the Awards at a level that ensures that we don’t lose their support by not delivering on what we have promised. “ “This success has seen us retain many of our inaugural sponsors and supporters, something we are very proud of.

These sponsors and supporters include; CCBR, Treehouse Creative, Wyong Shire Council, NSW Trade & Investment, UoN Central Coast, Hunter TAFE Central Coast, Organise Internet, Fortunity, O.R.S. Group, Regional Development Australia Central Coast and Central Coast Regional Development Corporation.

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These businesses and agencies are leaders in their field. They are innovative in their outlook and committed to making the Central Coast a better business environment. A great example of this was the recent acknowledgement of Wyong Council who had implemented new measures to improve DA processing times.

Wyong now has the best DA processing times in the outer Sydney region and the second quickest of all Councils in the Sydney region - an ‘excellent’ achievement.

For the Defence Reserves Support, the Awards are an opportunity to promote their services and to encourage business to be a willing participant in best management practice for Defence personnel. Another success story is OI or Organise Internet, a Google leader and at the forefront of the IT industry.

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Aurrum acquires Legacy aged-care centres Aged-care operator Aurrum has acquired two aged-care centres, at Wyoming and Norah Head, from Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy for an undisclosed sum.

The move follows Aurrum’s acquisition of a two-facility portfolio at Erina and Kincumber from Terrigal Grosvenor Lodge Pty Ltd in late 2014 for a reported $53 million.

A new operator in the aged-care industry, Aurrum established itself in the market in 2013 following two years of extensive research into the aged care sector.

Aurrum Chairman, David Di Pilla, told CCBR, “We felt that there was a clear opening for a aged care provider with a new concept.

Our initial facilities were established via a Victorian portfolio of 300 operating beds at, Brunswick, Reservoir and Healesville.”

“The Erina and Kincumber acquisitions were made as they provide a scale able presence in an attractive market like the NSW Central Coast. The Central Coast was seen as an attractive market due to its growing population base, substantial retiree population and its proximity to Sydney.”

Mr Di Pilla also said that the company would be proceeding with a new 5-star aged care facility on the vacant site on Terrigal Drive adjacent to their present aged care facility on Terrigal Drive Erina now known as Aurrum Erina With approximately 900 beds operating or in development, Aurrum is one of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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NEWS

Has Labor’s heartland returned?

Adam Crouch. While Terrigal UNDOUBTEDLY THE was considered a safe Liberal MARCH State Election will seat Crouch’s margin, after go down as one to remember distribution of preferences, for a long time – across NSW was 59.0%. In view of the and particularly so on the issues surrounding the former Central Coast.

Member Chris Hartcher and his In the end, though, what brush with ICAC many expectit has shown for the Central ed that this margin would be Coast is that it cannot be taken much lower. It is an indication for granted by the ALP. And, of the work he put into the with a little effort the Liberals electorate. can turn around their fortunes Meanwhile in the Gosford in Gosford and The Entrance. electorate there is no doubt Firstly, the Election was Member for Terrigal that the union campaign fought by an incumbent govAdam Crouch MP against the ‘poles & wires’ ernment with a Premier who had a major effect on Chris had credibility and a vision for Holstein and saw Kathy Smith win the seat NSW. That was a first! for Labor with 50.2% of the count after In spite of a hugely deceitful campaign distribution of preferences. Considering the

by NSW Unions to protect their featherresources thrown into this seat one could bedded patch at Ausgrid and Endeavour hardly say this is a safe Labor seat any more.

Energy and a huge resource put in to Furthermore, demographic changes that door knocking thousands of homes in the will occur in the next four years are likely Gosford and The Entrance Electorates, some to undermine their margin further. All in Labor’s heartland must have had second the Liberals have to do now is preselect a thoughts. Because these two seats have to solid committed candidate early so that he be the most marginal in the state. or she has time to become well known in In the Wyong Electorate, formerly held by the electorate. popular and hard working Member, David The story at The Entrance is much the Harris there is no question that Labor’s same as for Gosford. David Meehan only heartland is as strong as ever. Harris took squeaked in with a 50.4% margin. Thanks over from a most uninspiring Member again to the massive resources of the ETU and did a fantastic job for Wyong and the and other unions. Michael Sharpe, new to Central Coast in just one term. He should politics but showing a fresh face, worked not have lost his seat to the Liberals but hard and may well have got in had he had that’s politics. As it is, after distribution of more time to campaign. It is certainly is no preferences Harris got 58.8% of the vote. longer a safe Labor seat.

This compares with 56.9% in the 2007 Election. The result in 2011 was an aberration. (See Table Election Results Page 20) CONTINUED PAGE 20 In Terrigal the Liberals scored some much SEE ALSO TABLE OF ELECTION RESULTS needed new blood with the election of

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A plan for the future of Australian manufacturers

By Frank Sammut, Executive Officer Central Coast Manufacturing Connect.

In April last year Central Coast resident Mark Bunyan a Teacher/ Head teacher, Hunter TAFE Institute, won an International Innovation Fellowship from the International Specialised Skills Institute Inc (ISS Mark Bunyan Institute).

The ISS Institute Inc is an independent national organisation that for over two decades has worked with Australian Governments, industry and Education institutions to enable individuals to gain enhanced skills and experience in traditional trades, professions and leading edge technologies.

The Fellowship award is designed to provide financial assistance to individuals to gather international intelligence on new skills, technologies and knowledge not readily available in Australia to benefit the Australian Manufacturing Industry. The fellowship was sponsored by Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA) The fellowship was prescriptive in the areas that could be researched and in Consultation with Frank Sammut Executive Officer of Central Coast Manufacturing Connect, Bunyan decided that the submission should cover the area of competitive systems and practices.

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National award for Ramm Botanicals RAMM BOTANICALS, one of Australia’s leading propagation nurseries has been awarded the Nursery and Garden Industry Australia’s Large Production Nursery of the Year Award at their national industry awards in Melbourne last month Presented by Nursery and Garden Industry Australia, the awards, recognise and honour excellence in business, products and services and acknowledge industry leaders as they strive to achieve best business practice within the nursery and garden community.

Kangy Angy based Ramm Botanicals is a certified wholesale nursery which exports plants in the form of tissue culture to many markets including USA, Europe and Japan, and services the needs of a broad network of licensed growers throughout Australia.

Thanks to an extraordinary breeding program led by Ramm Botanicals, more than 25 spectacular new hybrid species of kangaroo paw are being grown across Australia and the world, and the nursery has become the world’s biggest breeder of the native plant, defying tough global competition.

While Ramm prides itself on its popular drought tolerant, low maintenance lines which include colourful ornamental plants as well as native grasses, hardy shrub and ground covers, the exciting business has also moved into the development of edible crops such as blueberry and chili, introducing 30 varieties of the pepper with heat ratings from zero to hero.

Ramm was praised for constantly pushing the boundaries to be a world class marketing innovator in high health plants, a success due in part to its commitment to new product development and a strong

Lest we forget – Gosford remembers our ANZACS

Poppy field at Gosford Memorial Park

Ramm Botanicals’ Directors Ryan and Elise Weber with the Production Nursery of the Year Award at the NGIA Awards ceremony 2015 focus on quality production and impeccable laboratory and nursery hygiene protocols.

CEO of Nursery and Garden Industry Australia, Robert Prince, said judges were extremely impressed with the team’s exceptional innovation and rigorous trialling methods which always have the needs of their end users in mind both in Australia and around the world “We heartily congratulate the team for this excellent achievement. They’re working very hard behind the scenes to create a world market for their unique plant varieties and their dedication is providing an assurance to their customers of the best practice product being developed at Ramm. It is an outstanding operation,� he said.

Local historian, Merril Jackson’s idea for Gosford Rotary Park to be covered with a carpet of 30,000 hand crafted poppies, all made locally, was a fitting background for 100th ANZAC Day commemorations on the Central Coast.

The project, supported by Gosford Council, also saw a Poppy Sculpture made by local artist Margrete Erling of Mandalong as the centre-piece to the display which was on show from 16th to 27th April.

Gosford City Mayor Lawrie McKinna said that the response had been overwhelming with individuals, schools, childcare centres, community groups all participating. “It was really heartening that groups from Wyong also participated,� he said.

Over the 12 days thousands of visitors are reported to have visited the poppy field and even more sharing their experience with friends by social media across the country and around the world.

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National award for Erina finance broker

Astute Ability Finance Group Principal Mhairi MacLeod (c) with Senior Finance Consultant Sue Wilson (l) and Finance Consultant Kirsty Bryson

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Erina based finance brokerage, Astute Ability Group, has beat lawyers, accountants, financial planners and marketing professionals across Australia to take home a win from the Australian Small Business Champion Awards.

Astute Ability Group won the ‘Professional Services’ award at an awards ceremony in mid-April at The Westin Sydney, beating 15 other finalists.

Mhairi MacLeod, founder and principal of Astute says it is their commitment to building a lasting relationship with clients which won them the trophy.

“We took out this award because we have high standards of excellence in the way we communicate with our client base and keep our clients up to date. I think we are unique in the way that we are doing all those things on a regular basis and not just

relying on a ‘fill in a form and we’ll do the business’ approach, but we are actually talking to clients,” she told CCBR. “We are actually building a rapport and having that communication open on all levels – not just at the first point of contact but throughout the whole course of the loan.

“It also comes down to their use of technology to make the loan process quick, easy and personal for clients,” she said.

While Astute is based at Erina they service clients nationwide.

MacLeod also commented that it is also the technology that they use. “We deal with many clients remotely, so we have Skype available. This makes sure our clients still have got that interaction with a human being.”

“At the end of the day, a lot of businesses are trying to go completely online and we can actually do that, but we don’t. We prefer for our clients to have the option of being face-to-face, even if they are remote.

“We don’t have to be in a major city for customers to come to us and deal with us.”

The Australian Small Business Champion Awards is the only national recognition program for Australian small businesses. The program is a way to recognise the efforts of small businesses to the prosperity and vitality of communities across Australia.

Central Coast water update As at 23 April Central Coast water storage levels have been boosted to 66.9%.

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The fee includes: valuation, home styling, promotional photo shoot, Interactive floor plans as well as property searches, sales contracts and associated legal documents including settlement procedures undertaken and managed by a licensed conveyance. Also included in the fee is listings on online real estate websites.

Mrs Melverton said research shows that 87% of all real estate searches are now done via the Internet. It is the first port of call for potential home buyers everywhere.

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Mrs Cox says that the location is the perfect base from which to explore the Central Coast for those with interests in fishing, sailing, golfing, flying, gliding, photography, horse riding and bushwalking.

Mrs Cox is also promoting the property as an ideal venue for mid-week accommodation for business executives who are visiting the many international companies located on the nearby Somersby Industrial Estate.

A recent enquiry from an executive, of one of the larger industrial complexes, in the Somersby Industrial Estate has prompted Mrs Cox to provide an attractive mid week accommodation package, and a boardroom meeting and luncheon venue for businesses operating in the Somersby and West Gosford Industrial Parks.

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Former Bunnings Warehouse at West Gosford sold

Former Bunnings Warehouse building in Stockyard Close, West Gosford A BUSINESSMAN RETURNING to the Central Coast from an extended stay in Europe has bought the former Bunnings Warehouse building on Manns Road, West Gosford paying $12 million plus GST. The property, at 3 – 13 Stockyard Place, West Gosford, which has been vacant since Bunnings moved to larger premises in West

Gosford two years ago comprises a 11,016 clear span warehouse building with surrounding hardstand on a 25,100 sqm site area.

The buyer has not disclosed his plans for the property at this stage but CCBR understands it will be used for one purpose only.

Geoff Tilden from Raine & Horne Gosford negotiated the sale.

Draft Warnervale District Contributions Plan Developers will be required to fund community infrastructure in the northern part of the Shire now that Council has formally adopted the Warnervale District Contributions Plan.

Council has identified $375.2 million of works required to meet the needs of the growing population in the Warnervale Town Centre area including roads (accounts for $177 million of the works) playgrounds and parks, stormwater management, water main upgrades, a community hub and an indoor recreation centre ($15 million).

Funding for The Link Road ($39.2 million) is included in the Plan but Council will continue to seek a funding commitment from the State Government to fund this vital link between Wyong Town Centre and Warnervale to meet the increased traffic needs that will directly result from development in the area and take traffic off the already congested Pacific Highway Mayor Eaton said: “By 2031 we need to accommodate 70,000 new residents and many of them will be located in the Warnervale area.

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GOSFORD PRIME LEASING OPPORTUNITIES Now Available in Gosford CBD’s only shopping centre

Leasing contacts Email: Deborah@imperialshoppingcentre.com.au Phone: 02 4324 4299 Email: mristwej@lederergroup.com.au Phone: 0409 993 447 Imperial Centre, Gosford

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AVJennings launches master-planned community at Hamlyn Terrace FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS of the recently completed Charterwood development at Wadalba, AVJennings is further extending its footprint in the Central Coast with the launch of its latest master-planned community at Hamlyn Terrace, Magnolia.

The new neighbourhood comprises 470 lots with a broad mix of residential housing options, including free-standing homes, terraces and land-only allotments set across 40 hectares.

AVJennings General Manager NSW, Alan Soutar, said, ‘’it will bring a new level of sophisticated, modern living to the region.

Home buyers will be able to choose from a number of fully complete AVJennings homes as well as house-and-land packages with some of Australia’s leading builders.

Land-only allotments can also be purchased and built upon, in accordance with Magnolia’s design guidelines’’.

Upon completion, Magnolia will be home to approximately 1,200 residents who will enjoy meticulously-planned parks and extensive landscaped recreation areas, suitable for catching up with friends and family for a picnic, taking an early morning stroll or enjoying a game of neighbourhood cricket.

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AVJennings latest residential subdivision at Hamlyn Terrace AVJennings homes, priced from $509,950. ‘’If demand for our previous developments is anything to go by we are anticipating strong demand for land and houses at Magnolia’’.

With the initial release of land sold out,

construction is underway on the first AVJennings homes at Magnolia, with the first settlements scheduled later in the year.

The new neighbourhood is expected to be fully complete in 2019.

FOR SALE OR LEASE Completion date January 2016 Contact Tim Gunasinghe 0402 200 004 e: tim@commercialhq.com.au Nicole Gunasinghe 0417 792 740 e: nicole@commercialhq.com.au Office 02 4365 4566 www.commercialhq.com.au

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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE/LEASE

3 STOREY CBD OFFICE BUILDING $2.73M EXCL GST WYONG - QUALITY OFFICES

536m2 Grade A commercial close to Courthouse, Railway Station & CBD, this superb office building has a quality fitout & full data + excellent amenities & access. Security parking in basement with additional storage area available.

FOR LEASE$120,000 + GST

GOSFORD

70m2 located in CBD opposite the Imperial Shopping Centre & Australia Post. Carpeted throughout with a/c. Secure building offering 24 / 7 access, communal amenities & tea preparation area on each floor.

FOR LEASE $12,000 pa gross + GST

IDEAL KINCUMBER RETAIL FOR LEASE

Excellent strip shop location along the main hub.

Approx 97m2 formerly Eagle Boys. Parking at the front door, exposure to Avoca Drive & a very strong, stable complex, FOR LEASE $42,000 gross pa + GST

TUGGERAH - STAND ALONE FACTORY

Brand new 688m2 factory with offices, quality amenities & ample parking. Designed & constructed for energy efficiency. 2 mezzanines with high roller door clearance, security fencing, close to the Fwy. FOR LEASE $75,500 pa net + GST

TUGGERAH BUSINESS PARK - BRILLIANT BAY

Approx 108m2 of high clearance bright factory bay with quality amenities & kitchenette plus a high & wide roller door! Ample parking & great access make this fantastic unit well worth inspecting!

FOR LEASE $16,000 net + GST

NORTH GOSFORD - 100m2 COMMERCIAL OR RETAIL

Prime location with rear access and secure underground parking for 20 cars. Lift access. Fully leased with 7 tenancies and returning $233,379 pa net.

ERINA STRATA OFFICE

Wyong Sale

$375,000 EXCL GST

Ground floor; partitioned; approx 101M2 + 2 car spaces.

YOUNG ST INDUSTRIAL UNIT

FOR LEASE

Solid Besser block building approx 248M2; has just been refurbished and includes small reception office and waiting room, jib crane capacity, 3 phase power, a security fenced yard at the front. Only $21,000pa net.

FACTORY WITH CRANES

$1.6M GST N/A

The Wadalba Enterprise precinct offers Flexible B6 Enterprise corridor zoning, Cleared and serviced lots, Additional development incentives (STCA), Lot Sizes 800sqm to 8,401sqm

3409M2 site with high capacity engineering style building with 2 x 10 tonnes cranes. Total lettable area approx 1651M2 incl two 160M2 rear bays leased and returning $34,000pa. Great manufacturing or warehousing facility.

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High quality modern brand new development.

Areas available from 240sqm – 1,000sqm. Basement parking, lift access, multiple signage opportunities.

Two stand-alone buildings to suit warehousing or manufacturing. No. 6 has a lettable area of approx 894M2 $85,000pa net. No. 8 has a lettable area of approx 610M2 $72,000pa gross excl GST.

Multiple areas available consisting of 780sqm warehouse, 160sqm storage, 100sqm office, 50sqm storage. Off street parking and easy access for large trucks. Cheap rent.

ERINA WAREHOUSE/TRADE SUPPLIES OUTLET FOR LEASE

Erina Lease

Prime corner location, approx 405m² $60,000 pa gross + GST. Additional office/showroom space OR lock-up yard also available.

DELL ROAD INDUSTRIAL LAND $540,000 EXCL GST (NEG)

One just sold – one remaining with DA & CC consent for industrial units. More than $80,000 spent so far.

STORAGE YARD FOR LEASE Cnr Dell & Merinee Roads, West Gosford, nearly one acre – suit storage, shipping containers, heavy machinery etc.

Prices shown with * are inclusive of GST.

Prime retail/ bulky goods, exposure to approx.

35,000 vehicles daily, huge signage opportunity, areas available from 100sqm – 425sqm.

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Various spaces available ranging from a 78sqm to 1, 600sqm retail/office space. Brand new completion expected June 2015. Flexible leasing terms, plenty of parking.

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Highway position, well exposed commercial or retail opportunity ideal for many commercial & retail uses.

Facing the Pacific Highway this property can be combined with the neighbouring commercial position to offer 200m2 with off street parking.

FOR LEASE $3,000 per month + GST

WYONG - 5 ACRES FRONTING PACIFIC HIGHWAY! Large parcel of level land gently sloping and easy to build on. Get Tuggerah straight exposure at a fraction of the cost. Nearly 100m+ frontage, B6 Enterprise corridor zoning at $65per m2.

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Good 554m2 warehouse with small fornt office, amenities & yard space at the rear + concrete driveway & hardstand at the front. Also includes 70m2 storage mezzanine & high roller door.

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Currently leased for 3 years with a lease end date 23/11/2017, this 72m2 shop is currently being leased as a kitchen giftware outlet. Good storage rooms, separate kitchen, customer parking & amenities in the complex.

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Investor sees opportunities in Gosford CBD Investor buys cold storage and food manufacturing facility at West Gosford A local investor has paid $1,675,000 (GST not applicable) for what is known as the old Bidvest site at 12 Jusfrute Drive, West Gosford.

The property of 9,168 sqm comprises various cold stores and freezers and food manufacturing buildings, high clearance warehouse and offices.

The property is tenanted on a 10 year lease at $150,000 per annum net representing a passing yield of 9% with increases of 3% or CPI whichever is the greater and market rent review at exercise of option.

Richard Ellis from Raine & Horne Commercial negotiated the sale.

AN EXPAT INVESTOR has purchased a commercial property at 3 Watt Street, Gosford paying $1,050,000 (GST not applicable).

TUGGERAH 154 Pacific Highway

SPECIALIST MEDICAL & PROFESSIONAL SUITES Ideally located on the Pacific Highway within the established Tuggerah Straight Commercial Centre, these Specialist Medical & Professional Suites are perfectly situated.

Neighbours include Healthscope Medical Centre, PRP Radiology, Pathology, Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy, Chiropractor, Dentist, Psycologists & more.

With a variety of suites available and plenty of parking, opportunities include both ground floor and level 1 suites.

Tuggerah Medical & Professional Rooms range from 13m2 to 24m2 and start from as little as $1,250 per month +GST. Level 1 accessed via lift or stairs hosts suites from 59m2 with the East Wing Professional Suites ranging from 73m2 to 103m2 there is a size to suit a variety of Professionals including Medical, Financial, Legal etc...

Other tenants include BCF, Super Cheap Auto and Romi’s Café and make this an ideal location with plenty of parking.

Features include · Flexible lease terms · Very Competitive rentals · Excellent parking · Air-conditioning · Carpets, kitchenette · Balcony access for most suites For further details please contact

Julie Davies on 4355 5111

The free standing strata title building of approximately 370sqm comprises 2 shops and 1 office with rear parking on a 529 sqm block.

Brendan Byrne-Bates from Raine & Horne Commercial negotiated the sale.

ERINA - SHOWROOM / OFFICE

137.7 sqm Quality fully renovated ground floor space. New carpet, paint and kitchen amenities.

Prime main road exposure with signage opportunity.

Part of modern well maintained retail / commercial centre. $38,000 P/A + GST.

ERINA OFFICE

121 sqm Fully renovated first floor office. New carpet, paint and kitchen amenities.

Ducted A/C, Cheap for this quality and location $33,000 P/A + GST.

GOSFORD CBD OFFICE

Beautifully presented and fully fitted first floor office of 173sqm. Impressive reception, Three (3) partitioned offices, open work area, board room and large kitchen facility.

NBN Ready and five (5) onsite parking spaces available. $44,000 P/A + GST

ERINA FACTORY / WAREHOUSE

402 sqm Factory / warehouse in prime location with dual street frontage $60,000 + GST. Also available adjoining fenced concrete hardstand area of 230sqm at additional $5000 + GST. Rare offering in this location.

GOSFORD - MEDICAL ROOMS

127.5 sqm fully fitted and partitioned medical consulting rooms. Modern reception and kitchen facility.

Onsite parking available. $36,000 P/A Net + GST.

WEST GOSFORD – FACTORY WAREHOUSE

415 sqm factory warehouse plus 63sqm mezzanine level. High clearance bay, good access, motorised Roller shutter, internal amenities. $40,000 P/A Nett + GST. Citicoast Realty 87 Mann Street, Gosford NSW 2250 Tel: 02 4324 1322 Email: Citicoast@citicoastrealty.com.au

Investor buys Erina industrial unit A local investor has paid $400,000 (GST not applicable) for Unit 5, 13 Bonnal Road, Erina.

The 209 sqm unit is leased to a long standing tenant on a new lease returning 7.5% per annum net.

Brad Rogers from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

Boarding house planned for vacant Woy Woy site A 340 sqm vacant site at 28 Chambers Place, Woy Woy with Development Approval for a 31 room boarding house has sold for $550,000, No GST. The buyer is community housing providers, Pacific Link Housing and Affordable Housing who will develop the property as a joint venture.

Brad Rogers negotiated the sale.

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LEASINGS Chocolate manufacturer leases at West Gosford Girl Made Chocolate has leased a 210 sqm unit that comprises cold room, freezer, food preparation area and commercial kitchen and preparation area plus office and amenities.

Terms of lease are 2 years with 2 year option at a rental of $26,250 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Karen Aubrey from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the lease.

Training college leases in Gosford Education and training company, Australian College of Professionals has leased Suite 6 on Level 2, 153 Mann Street, Gosford.

Terms of lease are $24,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Brad Rogers from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the lease.

West Gosford industrial unit leased Property maintenance company, Glason Group has signed a 2 year lease on Unit 4 at 12 Grieve Close, West Gosford.

Rental for the 106 sqm unit is $10,500 pe annum including outgoings plus GST. Craig McMullen from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

West Gosford industrial unit leased Pressure Wash & Jetter Service Centre has leased Unit 4 of 74 sqm at 182 Manns Road, West Gosford. Terms of lease are 2 years with no option at a rental of $12,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Wendy Hancock from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

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Engineer leases at West Gosford An engineer has leased a 245 sqm workshop unit at 290 Manns Road, West Gosford.

Terms of lease are 2 years with no option at a rental of $22,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. The lease was negotiated by Wendy Hancock from Citicoast Realty.

Fitness business leases at Erina Zenith Strength & Fitness has leased Unit 1 at 16 Bonnal Road, Erina.

Terms of lease are 3 years with no option at a rental of $22,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Craig McMullen from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

Tuggerah industrial unit leased Central Coast Engineering has leased a 185 sqm unit at 125 Gavenlock Road, Tuggerah.

Terms of lease are 10 months with 1 year option at a rental of $13,303 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the lease.

Fitness centre leases at West Gosford F45 Training has leased a 280sqm gymnasium space at 12 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford.

Terms of lease are 3 years with 3 year option at $50,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Karen Aubrey from L J Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the lease.

Engineer leases 400 sqm at Lisarow Synergy Engineering Pty Ltd has leased Unit 2 of 400 sqm at 19 Awaba Street, Lisarow.

Terms of lease are 2 years with no option at a rental of $37,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. The metal clad building includes side and rear high clearance roller doors.

Craig McMullen from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

West Gosford industrial unit leased Unit 2 of 333 sqm at 7 Yandina Road, West Gosford has been leased to Perfection Polyurethane.

Terms of lease are 3 years with no option at a rental of $21,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman and Frazer Real Estate negotiated the lease.

Mechanic leases at Tuggerah An automotive mechanic has leased a 187 sqm industrial unit at 10 Bluegum Close, Tuggerah.

Terms of lease are 1 year with 2 year option at a rental of $12,025 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Ben Purdue from Raine & Horne Commercial negotiated the lease.

Snooker table manufacturer leases at Tumbi Umbi A snooker table manufacturer has leased a 215sqm factory unit at 2 Bon Mace Close, Tumbi Umbi.

Terms of lease are $18,910 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Ben Purdue from Raine & Horne Commercial negotiated the lease

BUSINESS TIPS

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hiring them. The Union refused their membership application because they wanted preference to be given to existing members for the roles on the ship.

Hence, the couple missed out on the opportunity for the (lucrative) roles.

By Warwick Ryan, Partner, SWAAB Attorneys

(MUA) had damages awarded against it of $482,000 and was ordered to pay a fine of $80,000 for refusing to allow a couple to start work with a labour hire company. The labour hire company that refused to place them was also fined.

Law and Findings The Union argued that it was legitimate for it to give preference to union members.

The Court was completely unsympathetic to that argument and found that the Union’s behaviour was unlawful and obstructed the right of the couple to find employment.

Accordingly, the couple were successful in seeking damages totalling $800,000 against both the Union and the labour hire company.

The Facts A couple had sought employment with a labour hire company as stewards on a ship.

The labour hire company, knowing the MUA’s rigorous approach to such matters, required them to join the Union before

Lessons The lessons from this are that:• Unions are not above the law.

• Employees do not have any obligation to be Union members.

• Companies do not have an obligation

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to adopt a particular type of enterprise agreement or follow any form of Union direction (beyond their express rights – ie. right of entry and WH&S).

In practice, of course, Unions exert practical power through basic intimidation and the misuse of work, health and safety legislation to obstruct company’s operations where that company is not bowing to Union demands. However, the risk of being sued is real both for the Union and you – if you accede to Union pressure to engage in unlawful conduct.

Furthermore, individual Union members can be joined as respondents in proceedings making them potentially liable for damages and potentially have their accreditation removed.

The best tactic in any proceedings where you want to resist cooperation with a Union’s unreasonable demands is to appear mildly enthusiastic but be practically obstructive at the same time, ie. “I’d love to cooperate but I could be sued”.

For further information, please contact Warwick Ryan on +61 2 9777 8349.

Maintaining privacy in an open plan office Open plan offices have had some bad press lately. Staff mainly complain about the lack of privacy and the noise from other employees.

But when open plan offices don’t work, it’s usually because there wasn’t enough thought involved in the office design. In other words, it ended up all ‘open’ and no ‘plan’. Careful design is required for effective open plan offices, so here are some ideas to help you get it right.

• Open plan doesn’t just mean big open space working, like the old fashioned typing pools. It means making the best use of your space by having a collaborative working area that can be used by most people, most of the time.

• You will need areas for private meetings and quiet work zones. Think about all the office processes and the need for concentration and confidentiality. Ensure everybody has access to suitable private space.

• Be mindful that group meetings and brainstorming sessions can be disruptive to others trying to perform quiet or complex tasks. Breakout rooms can be useful for meetings.

• There are different levels of privacy.

Soundproof rooms should be available for confidential discussions. Otherwise, privacy screens are great for creating segregated spaces without the fishbowl feel.

Even storage units can be used to create privacy partitions, with the added bonus of filing space.

• For additional sound privacy, consider

acoustic screens, which absorb up to 90% of sound. Another option is sound masking or noise cancellation speakers.

• The layout of desks around the office can have a big impact on how much privacy people feel that they have. Try to avoid situations where eye contact is made every time somebody looks up from their work. Stagger desks so that people don’t feel watched. Ensure that staff don’t need to shout across the office to communicate.

• Company rules can add personal time into the day. For example, a quiet ‘me’ hour at a set time each day, when staff know they can concentrate on quiet tasks and not be disturbed by others. This rule needs to be well communicated and enforced by management so that friction doesn’t develop between employees.

• Use good quality headsets for telephone calls to reduce the need to talk loudly.

Avoid speakerphones in the open plan area.

At Evoke Projects, we have assisted many clients with open plan office designs that maintain employee privacy. We involve management and staff in the office design process to ensure that every need is considered. Partitions, acoustic screens and multifunctional storage solutions are utilised to maximise space use and privacy.

We also find that allowing employees to engage in some degree of personalisation helps to create a feeling of private space.

This can be achieved with personal storage caddies and ergonomic office furniture.

Even if you don’t want to undertake a full refurbishment, retrofit options can be added to the office to improve privacy

ATO encourages self-managed super funds to get ready for SuperStream All SMSF trustees must be able to receive super contribution payments and information sent electronically when their employer starts using SuperStream.

From 1 July 2015, small businesses (those will 19 or less employees) will start implementing SuperStream so they need their employees with self-managed super fund (SMSF) accounts to get ready as well.

Philip Hind, ATO’s National Program

Manager, SuperStream, encouraged employees with a self-managed super fund to provide their fund’s details to their employer sooner rather than later to ensure they could continue to make employer contributions.

For SuperStream to work efficiently, employees with SMSFs must provide relevant e-commerce details to their employer so they can update their payroll system.

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CON T INUED AR T ICLES Has Labor’s heartland returned?

ELECTORATE / CANDIDATES GOSFORD (55,001)* Holstein, C da Costa, K Smith, K** Informal WYONG (53,066)* Dimond, V Harris, D** Kerr, S Informal THE ENTRANCE (55,059)* Meehan, D** Rickard, S Sharpe, M Informal TERRIGAL (55,474)* Crouch, A** Sundstrom, J Williamson, D Informal

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Dist of Pref (DoP)

LIB GRN ALP

20,535 (42.55%) 21,826 (49.77%) 4,346 ( 9.01%) 18,654 (38.65%) 22,029 (50.23%) 1,573

GRN ALP LIB

3,091 ( 6.71%) 23,565 (51.15%) 25,037 (58.73%) 16,936 (36.76%) 17,597 (41.27%) 2,082

ALP GRN LIB

20,086 (41.88%) 22,392 (50.38%) 4,493 ( 9.37%) 21,049 (43.89%) 22,054 (49.62%) 1,850

LIB ALP GRN

25,297 (51.76%) 26,526 (59.02%) 15,338 (31.38%) 18,420 (40.98%) 5,782 (11.83%) 1,626

DoP DoP 2011*** 2007*** 61.06% 54.86%

56.85% 9.5%

54.86% 17.2%

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Good result for the Central Coast So in the end the result for the Central Coast has been quite good: One Liberal Member who has given all the indications that he will work for the good of the region.

One Labor Member who will work for the good of the region and keep the Government on its toes.

And two Labor Members who are there by the skin of their teeth and who the new government will be aiming at over the next four years.

All the Baird Government has to do is deliver on their pre-election promises and treat the Central Coast with some respect, unlike the early years of the O’Farrell Government.

Except for the period 2007/2011 when David Harris was in parliament and was Assistant Minister for the Central Coast under Premier Rees, the Central Coast has been neglected by successive governments for over 30 years.

That should now be in the past.

*No of electors ** Elected *** %age for winning Party Source: Election Commission NSW

A plan for the future of Australian manufacturers In particular the research would look at the potential for managers of Australian manufacturing SME's to implement a business philosophy based on the highly successful 'Mittelstand' model in Germany.

The decision to go this way was also influenced by a trade mission to Germany that was carried out last year with AIG’s Regional manager, Hunter Central Coast, Adrian Price, a number of Hunter Industry leaders and Dr Anton Kriz of the University of Newcastle.

The contingent of regional players visited Germany to gain a better understanding of the Mittelstand model and why it is successful for German companies.

Mark’s application and subsequent project was supported by CCMC, AIG, Hunter TAFE and Anton Kriz of UON, Innov8central and HunterNet. The aims of this Fellowship included the following: • Develop better management and leadership skills through the design of a training program based on lessons learned from a sample of Mittelstand companies.

• Determine the potential for alliances between Australian manufacturing SME’s and German Mittelstand manufacturers based on ‘open innovation’ and the ability to transfer advanced skills between the participating companies.

• Understand the critical success factors that make Mittelstand a world leader in manufacturing. Mark undertook a four week trip to Germany last year and interviewed a selection of stakeholders.

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Titled “The Plan for the Future of Australian Manufacturers: Developing Management, Leadership and Innovation” was published in April this year.

His Fellowship research came up with a number of recommendations for the Australian Manufacturing Industry that could be shared. A total of twelve are explained in the body of the 117 page report, but the two major recommendations considered to be essential to fostering the enhancement of skills in Australian Manufacturing SME’s include: • The development of a customised Management and Leadership skills package in preference to ‘generalised’ management courses currently on offer. A framework of these skills are not only detailed in the report, but also linked to the Australian nationally recognized training framework.

• Using the Offensive Mittelstand model as a framework, develop a ‘business assessment tool suitable for Australian manufacturing SME’s. Promotion and distribution of the assessment tool can be linked to the new Industry Growth Centre Initiative. SME’s can also decide to self-assess and should be able to access the instrument through any professional associations. Results of this assessment tool can be used to not only develop strategic direction for the SME, but also initiate a workforce development plan.

Australian manufacturers, especially small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs), cannot compete with low-cost manufacturing countries. The high cost Mittelstand companies in Germany, recognised as world leaders

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fastest growing aged-care providers in Australia.

Once the acquisition is complete the company will employ more than 750 people.

Brisbane Water Legacy owns and operates a independent living facility at Masons Parade, Gosford offering 64 rental bed-sitter units and nine 2-bedroom units plus community facilities.

Brisbane Waters Legacy CEO Peter Lawley said, “The Legacy Village at Gosford will become the focus of BWL support in the years to come with the opportunity for redevelopment to enhance the supported and serviced living environment for war widows and the general community.”

The Legacy acquisition is due for completion on 1 June, subject to approval by the Department of Social Services. in engineering, practice many of the skills required for a successful manufacturing industry of the future. Research has identified that Australian manufacturing SMEs would benefit from better management and leadership skills and this report discusses the potential to use Mittelstand management practices as a benchmark to improve these skills.

Central Coast Manufacturing Connect plans to run an information session with Mark on his report this year. A date is still to be set. The report can be found at: www.ccmconnect.com.au/index.php/ news/115-report-published-on-study-tourapril-2015

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A dog ran into a butcher shop and grabbed a roast off the counter. The butcher recognized the dog as belonging to his neighbour who happened to be a lawyer.

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Mrs. Monaghan came into the newsroom to pay for her husband’s obituary.

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An accountant is having a hard time sleeping and so he decides to go to see his doctor. “Doctor, I just can’t get to sleep at night,” complains the man.

“Have you tried counting sheep?” inquired the doctor.

The accountant replied, “That’s the problem, Doc. I make a mistake and then spend three hours trying to find it!”

A grade school teacher was asking students what their parents did for a living.

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