Kudos for Central Coast hotels
Terrigal Beach House took out the sought-after People’s Choice award at the recent Australian Hotels Association NSW Awards for Excellence. Other Central Coast winners were The Entrance Social Club which…
Business
Bold new vision for shop-top housing at Deepwater Plaza
A group of Central Coast students has come up with an ingenious plan to build residences atop Deepwater Plaza at Woy Woy to help address the region’s housing shortage. The…
Gosford’s Origami Sound and Light Festival named Best in the State
The Origami “Folding Light and Sound” Festival, hosted in Gosford, has won the 2024 Business NSW Award for the Visitor Economy category, which celebrates innovative projects throughout the state over…
Huge boost for Mary Mac’s
An event organised by Wiseberry Peninsula Real Estate at Umina Beach has raised $12,500 for Mary Mac’s Place. The Big Bowl for Mary Mac’s Place on October 11 invited the…
Global recognition for Sorrento Pizzeria
Empire Bay-based Napoletana pizza restaurant Sorrento Pizzeria has been recognised by global fintech company Square. The pizzeria is one of nine Australian winners of The Square 50, an annual awards…
Over-50s estate for Wadalba
A new and premium over-50s lifestyle community is set to open its doors at Wadalba next year. Developed by Orr Investment Group, Lusso Estate promises to be the group’s most…
Origami Festival a finalist in NSW Business Awards
Gosford’s own Origami Folding Light and Sound Festival has been named a finalist in the 2024 Business NSW Awards under the Visitor Economy Category, which recognises innovative projects undertaken in…
Reforms make renting a home fairer for tenants
The NSW Government has introduced a suite of measures to make renting fairer for more than 40,300 tenants on the Central Coast including a cap on rent increases to one…
Snap-on Tools backs McGrath Foundation
Snap-on Tools partnered with the McGrath Foundation for breast cancer awareness month in October, with franchisees in the Central Coast area contributing more than $15,000 to the fundraising efforts as…
Warning to prepare for 3G switch off
Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride is warning locals to prepare for the 3G switch off set to occur next Monday, October 28. Australian 3G networks are being switched over…
New app connects busy families with helpers
An innovative platform connecting busy families with trusted, local, vetted helpers, is making waves across the Central Coast following the successful launch of the Villey mobile app. The cutting-edge technology…
Robson Civil Projects backs Marine Rescue
Robson Civil Projects has become a proud supporter of Marine Rescue Central Coast. The privately owned business has been in operation for more than 60 years. Managing Director Grant Robson…
Students design labels for Eastcoast Beverages
Central Coast beverage company, Eastcoast Beverages has unveiled three new limited-edition labels designed by TAFE NSW Newcastle students. A launch event was held at the facility on October 21 to…
Private road owners fight off proposed restrictions in court win
Business groups are hoping new councillors will bring in an era of quicker development approvals.
Businesses seek progressive regional agenda from new Council
Business calls for bold and visionary leadership – and less red tape.
Coast a Top 100 Green Destination for fourth year
For a fourth consecutive year, the Central Coast has been selected as a finalist in the internationally recognised Green Destinations Top 100 Stories List. The region joins 99 other destinations…
Cristiano vying to be cocktail king
Cristiano Beretta of Terrigal’s Pocket Bar is one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious Enter the Dragon 3 Australian cocktail competition. The competition sees the nation’s top bartenders…
Property Council keen to see improvement in planning processes
Amy De Lore The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the return of a democratically elected Central Coast Council, with Lawrie McKinna as Mayor and Doug Eaton as Deputy Mayor,…
“Affordable” Coast gaining popularity among first home buyers
The Central Coast is proving to be a top choice for first home buyers with suburbs in two postcode areas – 2259 and 2250 – making the list of top…
Amber Lane among Australia’s most awarded whisky producers
Leading whisky distillery Amber Lane, in the Yarramalong Valley, is now one of the most decorated whisky distilleries in Australia, after taking out the Champion Small Batch spirit trophy at…