Two Coast businesses named as Champions
Two Central Coast businesses have been named category winners at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2024. Koori Curriculum based at Wyoming won the Education Services category and Indigo Early…
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Berkeley Vale one of country’s most affordable coastal towns
Berkeley Vale has been named as one of the 50 most affordable coastal towns in the country. Property Credit’s latest report, Affordable Coastal Havens: The Top 50 Suburbs for Beachside…
Coast venues sign up to extend hours
Venues on the Central Coast including Link and Pin, Drifters Wharf, the Fun Haus Factory, Pocket Bar and the Beachcomber Hotel are among more than 108 across the state that…
Land values need to change due to climate risk
Avoca resident Ian Carruthers says land values will need to change in response to increasing climate risks. He says individuals need all information about risks when looking to buy a…
A rare look at sustainable living
Narara Ecovillage will present an extraordinary event focused on sustainable living on Saturday, April 27. Sustainable House Day will open the doors to four of the ecovillage’s homes, showcasing innovative…
Business NSW backs plan for more housing near railway stations
Business NSW has applauded the addition of Woy Woy train station to the State Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) sites. “Business NSW has been advocating for all major stations on…
Submissions on proposed subdivision close April 16
Residents have only until Tuesday, April 16, to make a submission on a 288-lot subdivision proposed for Lake Munmorah. The development application (DA) lodged with Central Coast Council consists of…
Fireside chats on driving tourism
Destination Central Coast and Talk Agency have announced a $200,000 marketing campaign to drive visitation and spend on the Central Coast. They will be hitting the road next week to…
MP welcomes new business to Kincumber
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed a new small business offering a range of homewares, outdoor items, and featuring a café with a gelato bar to Kincumber. Opened last…
Community opposes Kulnura proposal
A proposed concrete pipes retail business at Kulnura faces the Local Planning Panel this week. Community members have campaigned against the development application (DA) for 315 Greta Rd. The recommendation…
Trio plays critical role in building regional development
Three new members have joined the Board of Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) – Ian Lynch, Sarah El-Moselhi and Karen Tucker. Chairman of the Board Lawrie McKinna said he…
Have your say on extended hours at Sirens
The public exhibition period for community comment on a proposal for Sirens Nightclub at Terrigal to expand to take in the downstairs area has closed with Central Coast Council. However,…
Super battery gets technical green light
The Waratah Super Battery is on track to be operational by August next year after getting the technical green light from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). The AEMO has…
Insights into AI trends in business
Business NSW provided critical insights on emerging AI trends to more than 220 business leaders across a wide range of industry sectors in the region at a summit on April…
Better Optus coverage at Terrigal
Terrigal residents will benefit from improved network coverage and increased network capacity with Optus switching on four new small cell mobile sites just in time for the school holidays. The…
NAB customer saved from scam by alert bank advisor
Imagine receiving an email invoice from your conveyancer for a property you’re about to purchase. You head into a bank branch to ask for your life savings to be transferred…
Discuss marketing and AI over canapes and cocktails
The Gosford Erina Business Chamber will host Canapes and Cocktails: Marketing mavericks, in Gosford on April 11. The brightest minds in marketing will take place in a riveting panel discussion…
Visitor economy booming
The Central Coast’s visitor economy is gaining momentum, with visitors spending and exploring more in the region. Central Coast Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said Council’s Central…
Council Administrator clears way for new Terrigal development
A six-storey development at Terrigal could go ahead after Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart set in train the process to increase the maximum height of buildings allowed on the…
Work placements for all abilities
Skill Engineer is collaborating with Breaking Grounds Café at Tuggerah to facilitate work placements for students with diverse abilities. The café stands as the region’s first fully inclusive and accessible…