New villas for high-level physical support residents
Gorokan is set to benefit from two, three-bedroom villas designed for people living with a disability who require a high level of physical support.
Business
Wagstaffe now home to the Coast’s most expensive property
A waterfront Wagstaffe mansion has smashed the Central Coast real estate record this month, exceeding the price guide of $13.5M to make it the most expensive home in the region….
$50 voucher to ease accomodation costs
Locals will be able to access a $50 accommodation voucher to help ease the burden of accommodation costs as COVID-19 restrictions ease across the state. Applications for the vouchers will…
Robot waiter at Baker Street
Baker Street Café and Restaurant in Gosford is hosting a ‘trial shift’ for a new food delivery robot with a local importer. Dexter and Wally, as named by Chef Daniel…
Summit to ‘armour’ SMEs for the future
Business Wyong has curated a one-day summit titled ‘Life On Mars’ to armour small to medium sized business for the future.
Huge interest in Renewable Energy Zone
Multiple projects are under consideration by the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), representing almost 40 gigawatts and more than $100B of potential investment. NSW Treasurer and Energy Minister,…
New super legislation a boon for the part-time workforce
Business NSW Central Coast has applauded the passing of new legislation which will see a superannuation boost to 300,000 Australians on lower incomes, two thirds of them women. The Enhancing…
Real estate agent acquires Pearl Beach cafe and grocery store
The popular Pearl Beach Café and Grocery Store has recently changed hands with boutique real estate agency, Coast Realty, now coming onboard in a bid to help support the local…
Retirement villas in huge demand
Demand for retirement villas on the Central Coast is booming due to ever-increasing property prices and the region’s prime location. RetireAustralia expects its latest release of 12 retirement villas at…
Top award for Greater Bank
Central Coast-based Greater Bank has been named as Australia’s leading home lender by financial comparison site, Mozo. The site announced the winners of its 2022 Experts Choice Awards for Home…
$13.5M price for Wagstaffe mansion
A waterfront Wagstaffe mansion is tipped to become the Central Coast’s most expensive home with expressions invited from interested buyers. The 6 Bulkara St property hit the market on January…
Sister duo launches family business at Ettalong
Local sisters have returned to their family roots by joining forces to launch a new beauty and hair business in Ettalong. Amber and Brittany Antonio manage the ‘Amber Antonio Hair’…
Developer asks for review of panel’s refusal of Ettalong mixed-use proposal
The proponent of a mixed-use development in Ettalong that was refused by the Local Planning Panel (LPP) in October has resubmitted documents to seek a review of the panel’s decision….
West Street bakery changes hands after 28 years
Two well-loved business owners will say goodbye to the community they have served for 28 years this Saturday, when the duo retire from running the Umina Hot Bread Kitchen. Co-owners…
New Action Plan could be a game changer for Coast
The Federal Government’s $2.2B University Research Commercialisation (URC) Action Plan will be a game changer for the Central Coast, according to Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks. The Plan, which places…
Coast businesses shine at NSW Tourism Awards
Three Central Coast organisations have had major wins at the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards. The Australian Reptile Park took out the silver award for Major Tourist Attraction, IBIS Styles at…
ING moves offices to new Wyong hub ahead of staff recruitment
ING is moving its Coast offices out of Tuggerah to a new purpose-built hub in Wyong, while it seeks to recruit a further 50 people to its 400-strong workforce.
Vouchers a ‘thank you’ to parents for home schooling
Local parents with school aged children are now eligible to receive $250 worth of vouchers to spend on accommodation and entertainment venues as part of a new Parents NSW program….
Wyong and Ourimbah groups receive small business month funding
Three business and community support organisations across Wyong and Ourimbah have been allocated government funding to participate host events as part of Small Business Month. Business Wyong (Wyong Regional Chamber…
Local club profitable in spite of pandemic
A net profit over $1.7M was generated by Ettalong Bowling Club in 2020/21, as reported at the Club’s Annual General Meeting on January 30. CEO Tim McGavin and Chairman Gary…