First Stage of The Rise opens in Erina
The first vertical retirement development of its kind on the Coast has opened at Erina. The first stage of RetireAustralia’s boutique apartment project, The Rise at Wood Glen, features 24…
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Dinner party masterclass at Killcare
For locals who love to entertain in the holiday season, Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club will host an intimate cooking class with esteemed chef Nicola Coccia on Friday, December 4. Chef…
More housing needed on Peninsula
More growth corridors around Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong could be the answer to a growing imbalance between housing supply and demand on the Peninsula, according to Urban Development Institute…
Shadow Minister discusses ailing training sector
Shadow Minister for Education and Training, Tanya Plibersek, was on the Coast earlier in November to discuss the impact of the country’s ailing training sector on the availability of trades…
Further easing of restrictions for Christmas
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a relaxing of restrictions announced recently by Premier Gladys Berejiklian, saying the move will bode well for the region’s businesses as Christmas approaches. From…
Jobseekers decrease and job vacancies increase
The number of Jobseekers on the Central Coast decreased in October by 1,017 people.
Eclectic surf vibe at Avoca
Eclectic Surf Feel is the vibe Avoca’s newest live music venue, Shady Palms, is going for. Opening its doors on November 20, the four-area bar and restaurant on the corner…
Webinar on smart working
Central Coast Newspapers will host a webinar about the future of smart working on November 30. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, will present her recent Working from Home survey. Other…
Meet the Makers
Four Central Coast businesses have come together to create Meet the Makers, an experience with a focus on showcasing local artisans on the Central Coast. The trail starts at Broken…
Budget has no new stimulus projects to boost the local economy
The NSW Budget released on Tuesday, November 17, is extremely disappointing says Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris. “There are no new stimulus projects to boost…
Crouch says that the budget will kick the local economy into high gear
Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, says the 2020 NSW Budget, handed down on November 17, reflects millions of dollars to be spent on the Central Coast targeted at…
Meals on Wheels has a new Chairperson
One Direct Connect, trading as Meals on Wheels Central Coast, has welcomed a new Chairperson to their Board of Governance at their Annual General Meeting on October 28. Jordan Bryant,…
New Brisbane Water Liquor accord executive appointed
A new executive has been appointed for the Brisbane Water Liquor accord following its recent annual general meeting. Chief executive officer of Central Coast Leagues club, Edward Camilleri, was the…
Paterson Builders takes out 2020 HIA-CSR Awards
An Avoca Beach company has won the major award at the 2020 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards. Paterson Builders took out Home of the Year, also winning…
State Budget sweeteners for local business
Business NSW Central Coast says the State Budget, released on November 17, will allow businesses on the Central Coast and throughout the state to create jobs and prosperity and steer…
Business Association welcomes electricity roadmap
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the State Government’s recent Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, saying the new policy is a serious attempt to respond to the changing nature of the electricity…
Local company’s transition to indigenous ownership will raise awareness
A Tuggerah-based print management, procurement and software development company has transitioned to an Aboriginal-owned business. E-Bisglobal celebrated the significant milestone on November 9, appropriately during NAIDOC Week, with a flag…
Maz Compton to speak at Community and Business Women’s Network lunch
Following a hugely successful launch on the Peninsula in October, Community and Business Women’s Network will hold its second luncheon at Margarita Daze at Umina Beach on December 16. Founder…
BJ’s PJ’s recognised for ethical and sustainable fashion
An Ettalong business has been internationally recognised for its efforts in providing ethical and sustainable fashion for women. Belinda Jane Keehn is the creative force behind BJ’s PJ’s, an Australian…
Kate Toon named as finalist in two national awards
A Umina Beach local has recently received national recognition after being named a finalist for two Australian business awards. Founder of the Stay Tooned group of companies, Kate Toon, was…