Recognition for tourism operators
The Central Coast’s 2024 tourism industry winners were celebrated at an event hosted by Mayor Lawrie McKinna on Thursday, December 19, at the Central Coast Visitor Centre at The Entrance….
Business
Michael’s the checkout king
Coles has celebrated the festive season by naming its 12 most popular team members of 2024, with Michael Coyle from Coles Erina among them. The 12 were recognised for their…
Boost for Woy Woy engineering business
Woy Woy partnership, Frontier Fabrication & Engineering, has received $22,487 from the Federal Government’s Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Program. Owners Liam Crothers and Jake Wildschut…
Old Pub reopens following major revamp
Woy Woy’s “Old Pub” reopened on December 13 following a major upgrade just in time for the busy festive season. The multi-million dollar renovation has brought the historic building back…
Campaign to increase government funding for housing
Martin Kennedy Community housing provider Home in Place is urging people to join its online campaign to pressure the Federal Government to increase funding to help address the housing crisis….
Loud shirts support men’s mental health
More than $5,000 has been raised for TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter) through the sale of more than 190 shirts and 100 drink bottles at Bunnings stores at Lake Haven, West Gosford and Umina…
Uni campus powers ahead
Construction of the new Central Coast campus of Newcastle University is powering ahead with 2024 seeing the demolition of the former Mitre 10 site, completion of bulk excavation and ground…
Latest land values for Central Coast
Residential land values on the Central Coast increased by 4.3 per cent in the 12 months to July 1, 2024 – the largest rise of any coastal local government area…
Confidence growing but small businesses need help
Despite concerns about wages and costs the latest Business NSW Business Conditions Survey reveals business sentiment on the Central Coast continues to improve. “It’s encouraging to see such a strong…
Encore by Mingara opens its doors
Encore by Mingara, the Central Coast’s newest four-star hotel, is now open for bookings. The vision of the hotel on the Tumbi Umbi site has been on the club’s master…
New CEO for North Construction
North Construction & Building Pty Ltd (North) is mixing things up at the top level, with Matthew Cook transitioning from his current role as Managing Director to Executive Chairman from…
Kudos for two young lawyers
Francis Caesar Devine and Kayla Nielsen from Conditsis Lawyers Gosford and Newcastle offices have been named national finalists in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards for Criminal Law. It…
Reports on Council’s water and sewer performance
Central Coast Council’s bi-annual Water and Sewer Delivery Plan Progress Report (January–June 2024) and Annual Water and Sewer Performance Report 2023/2024 are now available on Council’s website, providing detailed results…
McDonald’s champions inclusivity
As the world marked International Day of People With a Disability on December 3, McDonald’s restaurants reflected on more than 40 years of working with service providers such as JobSupport,…
Former tiling company operator penalised
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a $12,652 penalty in court against the former operator of a tiling business on the Central Coast. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has…
Major award for Studio Gossie
Central Coast Council’s Gosford Regional Gallery has won a major award at the prestigious 2024 IMAGinE Awards held recently at Paddington Town Hall. Museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural organisations from…
Central Coast company scoops the pool
Central Coast-based FreeStyle Pools has scooped the pool at a major industry competition rub by online pool marketplace Poolz. After tallying up thousands of public votes and collating points from…
New tourism awards program for Central Coast
Business NSW and Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) have partnered to launch the 2025 Central Coast Visitor Economy Awards in late January 2025. The awards will showcase the best of…
Acclaim for rugby fee subsidy program
Wyong Leagues Group has been awarded the prestigious John Knipe Award in recognition of its registration fee subsidy program for young players. The award is presented annually to a member…
Gosford bypass powers ahead
Final work on the Gosford bypass is powering ahead, with traffic surveys being carried out along the Pacific Hwy and Manns Rd corridor in recent weeks. Work on the bypass…