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…
Business
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…
Hat trick of major awards for Hotondo Homes
Five building companies in the northern suburbs have taken out major awards in the 2020 HIA-CSR Hunter Central Coast Housing, Kitchen and Bathroom Awards. Hotondo Homes, based at Toukley, received…
Work to start soon on new Umina Mall development
Almost two years after it was gutted by fire, Umina Mall has finally been demolished, with work expected to begin soon on a new shopping centre for the site. Initially…
Planning Panel rejects Council’s development proposal again
A twin tower mixed use development on the Short St car park site at The Entrance has been refused by the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel. The proposal was…
Mast monument, lagoon trail and clifftop walk … Council wants your feedback
The HMAS Adelaide mast monument at Terrigal, a planned walking trail around Terrigal lagoon and concept designs for the Winney Bay clifftop walk are just three of 10 projects on…
New family law firm focuses on client empowerment and ‘ethical billing’
Solicitor Jacqui Bilson has opened a practice at East Gosford with a distinct difference. Bilson Law provides a legal service where clients are listened to and empowered, with Bilson saying…
New Terrigal business owner carries the Flayme
The owner of a new clothing store at Terrigal, Mitch Connelly, is giving back to the charity which helped him during his youth, donating $2 of every sale he makes…
LPP decision pending on Wamberal child care centre
A $3.25M childcare centre proposed for 2 High Valley Close, Wamberal, went to the Local Planning Panel for a decision on Thursday, November 12. The proposal attracted 26 submissions with…
Up to $10M available to businesses for job creation
Central Coast businesses which can increase employment by expanding production lines now have access to support grants of up to $10M under a new program designed to create more jobs…