Celebrating aged care workers
On Thursday, August 7, Adssi In-home Support will celebrate Aged Care Employee Day, a national day to recognise the skilled, compassionate people who care for older Australians every day. Across…
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More plaudits for disability service
Sarah MacRae and her team at 24/7 Care Disability Services and Activity Hub have been named finalists in five categories of the AusMumpreneur Awards 2025. They will compete for honours…
The business of running martial arts schools
Two-time Sport Karate World Champion and internationally recognised business expert for martial arts schools, Sascha de Vries, was featured as a keynote speaker at the EFC Summit 2025, held recently…
Charmhaven developer addresses biodiversity concerns
Leading Australian property developer Third.i Group has announced it will dedicate 120ha of its proposed $1.6B master-planned housing community at Charmhaven as protected green, open space for the community –…
Casey is the Coast’s own Regional Business Builders Hero
The Central Coast’s own Casey Squires has taken top honours in the prestigious Kochie’s Business Builders Regional Hero Awards – a celebration of small businesses making a big impact in…
Team behind Gosford’s groundbreaking new hotel revealed
As momentum builds for the soon-to-launch voco Gosford, the pre-opening team has been revealed for Australia’s hottest lifestyle hotel opening outside of a major city. Leading the team is Bjoern…
Expansion for Kangy Angy pet boarding business
An animal boarding business which has operated for more than 20 years at 5 Old Maitland Rd, Kangy Angy, has lodged plans to expand its operation. The 2.109ha site was…
Second school for St Peter’s site at Mardi
The new school would be called the Eileen O’Connor and cater for 200 special needs students.
Harris outlines hospitality industry reforms
Minister for Gaming and Racing and Member for Wyong David Harris outlines the NSW Government’s vibrancy reforms to revitalise the hospitality sector and hear from licensed businesses at a recent…
Change of CBD office space to new residence
The owner of a commercial unit at 3 Watt St, Gosford, wants to convert the office space into a residence under a shop-top housing development application. It is within a…
Blending agriculture and renewables
A new handbook empowering landowners and solar developers to harness the benefits of combining agriculture with solar energy is now available.EnergyCo will launch the Agrivoltaics Handbook, a guide to preserving…
New plans for Avoca housing approved 36 years ago
A shop top housing project at Avoca Beach which was originally approved in 1989 has resurfaced with an application to Central Coast Council to approve updated plans. The original development…
Local clubs serve up perfect plates
The Ary at Toukley and Budgewoi Soccer Club have scored major wins in the 2025 Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards. The Ary Toukley took top gong in the Central…
Uniting to help fight cost of living challenge
As Central Coast families continue to feel the pinch of rising living costs, two local stores are stepping up to provide both affordable goods and charitable support to the community….
Last chance to have a say on transport options
Residents are being reminded that submissions on the NSW Government’s Draft Central Coast Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan close on Sunday, July 27. So far, more than 500 locals have…
Praise for new NSW housing design book
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the recent release of the NSW Government’s Housing Pattern Book designs and new fast-tracked approval pathway, highlighting the opportunity to unlock high-quality, well-designed…
Wyong a top 10 performing postcode in property sales
Postcode 2259 encompassing Wyong and surrounding suburbs has made the list of top 10 performing postcodes for all of NSW from April to June. Property tech firm InfoTrack has released…
Council concerns over proposed Charmhaven development
Central Coast Council has raised a number of concerns over a proposed $1.6B mixed-use development at Charmhaven, which is currently being considered by the State Government as a State Significant…
Govt is letting small business down: Crouch
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch says the NSW Government has delivered a blow to Central Coast small businesses by axing funding for the highly successful Business Connect program, which is…
Strong first year for Renew Projects gives returns
After just 18 months in operation, Renew Projects has finished its first full financial year with a donation of $15,000 to its parent company, Pacific Link Housing. The milestone caps…