Key decision makers discuss big issues
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has hosted the latest in a series of roundtable events with the Central Coast’s key decision makers across local, state and federal government and…
Business
Future Makers Award for Joshua Maxwell
Director of Jopuka Productions, Joshua Maxwell, has taken out the Community category in the inaugural Future Makers Awards, presented by Newcastle Permanent. The awards are designed to shine an important…
New Terrigal HQ for Coast Realty
Boutique independent Real Estate Agency, Coast Realty, has opened new headquarters at Terrigal led by Group Managing Director Bev Barendse, with a grand opening held earlier this month. Long recognised…
Business award for Saratoga couple
A small family business based in Saratoga has taken out one of Australia Post’s Local Business Heroes for 2023 award. SecondLife Recrafted, a business run by Mark and Katie Silvia,…
Central Coast co-working concept set to expand
A co-working space with onsite childcare pioneered on the Central Coast has expanded to Sydney, with interstate locations the next major goal. BubbaDesk launched in November last year at Erina…
Booth’s Motors winds up after 83 years
After more than 80 years, one of the Central Coast’s oldest businesses is changing hands. Booth’s Motor Group has closed its doors and has been bought by Central Auto Group….
Coast nutritionist named a finalist in AusMumpreneur awards
Central Coast business mum Joan Larkins has been named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Awards. Presented by The Women’s Business School, the annual awards celebrate and recognise Australian mums…
Entries open for National Retail Awards
Central Coast retailers are being urged to nominate to have their entrepreneurialism, innovation and diversity celebrated at the 2023 National Retail Awards, hosted by the National Retail Association. This year’s…
Casey’s Toys back in business
After two closures due to fires since it first opened 40 years ago, iconic Erina toy store Casey’s Toys reopened its doors on June 8 with a grand re-opening ceremony…
Six Cities commissioners gather on Coast
Senior leaders from the Greater Cities Commission gathered on the Central Coast recently for a meeting of the Commission’s Strategic Planning and Finance and Governance Committees, highlighting the region’s important…
Summit on business culture
Central Coast business leaders will join others from the Hunter and Mid North Coast at a summit on July 28 showcasing success stories from local leaders who have created company…
Busways and Red Bus Service win Central Coast contract
Busways and Red Bus Services have been selected to deliver bus services for the Central Coast community for a further eight years, following a competitive open tender process. The NSW…
Recognising Indigenous culture in planning
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty and Member for Wyong David Harris has welcomed a new guide released by the NSW Government to help better recognise Indigenous culture in planning…
More help for renters on the way
The NSW Government is asking Central Coast residents to have their say in the latest raft of rental reforms before August 11. The work to implement stage two of the…
Major award for Dancenergy
Central Coast studio Dancenergy has been recognised at the 2023 Ready Set Dance Awards. The awards are presented by Australian Industry Leader, Ready Set Dance, as an opportunity to nationally…
New music studio at Tuggerah
Australian producer Jack Nigro has launched a new music studio at Tuggerah. Nigro has worked with artists such as DMA’s, Dune Rats, The Amity Affliction, The Terrys, Pacific Avenue and…
Heritage backdrop for city hall wedding
An iconic heritage-listed venue in the heart of Gosford has been re-fashioned as a chapel of love for a city hall-style wedding. Founder of City Hall Registry and authorised marriage…
Springfield set for new home building boom
Gosford-Springfield is one of NSW’s emerging hotspots according to the 2023 Housing Industry Association Population & Residential Building Hotspots Report. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) report identifies Australia’s fastest growing…
Stamp duty axed for first home buyers
Thousands of first home buyers will no longer pay stamp duty with the introduction of a fairer, simpler First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme (FHBS). From July 1, the threshold for…
Casey brings new dynamic to Leagues Club Board
Manager of Central Coast Industree Stadium Kath Casey has been appointed as a Director on the Board of Central Coast Leagues Club. Board Chairman Mike Dowling said Casey will bring…