Aged care home sells for $3.8M
Western Australian aged care service provider Roshana Care has invested $3.8M to buy the vacant aged care home adjoining the Brentwood Village Retirement Village in Kincumber. The 30-year-old aged care…
Business
Business NSW backs workers’ compensation reform
Business NSW Central Coast is backing reform to fix the growing concern among local businesses on the rising costs and operational challenges associated with the state’s workers’ compensation scheme, alongside…
International recognition for Amber Lane
Amber Lane Distillery at Wyong Creek has added two prestigious medals to its trophy case, with major wins at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits competition. The distillery received a…
Input invited on renewable energy zone
Ausgrid is seeking community input on the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (HCC REZ) network infrastructure. The historic investment aims to ensure a cheaper, more secure and less impactful energy…
Electrify Bouddi action day cuts through confusion
Change starts with local communities and Electrify Bouddi is teaming up with the boutique hotel Bells at Killcare for a free action day to show people how they can make…
It’s never too late to find a career to love
At the age of 52, mother of six Cathy Burke has graduated from a life changing program which has resulted in a full-time position in a career she loves. Working…
Business NSW calls for action in wake of Federal election
Business NSW has congratulated Central Coast Federal MPs Emma McBride (Dobell), Dr Gordon Reid (Robertson) and Pat Conroy (Shortland) on their re-election on May 3 and called for a renewed…
Two clubs submit revised plans for upgrades
Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club in Springwood St, Ettalong Beach, and Everglades Country Club in Dunban Rd, Woy Woy, have both submitted revised plans to Central Coast Council for significant improvements…
Construction starts on food manufacturing hub
Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC) is celebrating a significant milestone as construction begins on the long-anticipated Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub at Ourimbah. The transformative $17.14M project, fully funded by the…
Taking Myrtec in a new direction
Myrtec has appointed David Hasell as its new Business Development Manager for the Central Coast region. Hasell has almost a decade of experience in the IT industry but has spent…
Gosford smash repairer faces court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced legal action against the former operator of a vehicle smash repairs shop in Gosford. Facing court is sole trader Stuart Angel, who formerly operated…
Global recognition for Sarah
Sarah MacRae of 24/7 Care Disability Services & Activity Hub at Tuggerah has been named Diversity Award winner at the 2025 Women Changing the World Awards. The awards celebrate and…
Pathway to construction apprenticeship
With construction booming on the Central Coast, TAFE NSW Ourimbah is set to launch a new, fee-free pre-apprenticeship program. The Statement of Attainment in Pre-Apprenticeship in Construction will teach students…
Penalty rate cuts could affect thousands
New data from Australian Unions has revealed that 5,000 Central Coast workers could lose $7,000 a year as employer attacks on penalty rates spread beyond the retail sector to target…
Grant will help hospital lower energy costs
Funding from the NSW Government will help 26 businesses statewide address energy use, reduce their energy bills and drive ongoing improvements in energy productivity. One of them will be Brisbane…
Preserving the past with antiques
In an era dominated by digital archives, one local antique store has emerged as an unexpected guardian of physical artifacts. Central Coast Antiques & Collectables has donated dozens of historical…
Cutting-edge cloud hosting solutions
Servers Australia, a national provider of world-class cloud hosting solutions based at Wyong, has announced a strategic collaboration with NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company. The collaboration provides Australian businesses…
Gosford and Wyong still popular with homebuyers
Although growth in housing purchases across the state continues to be led by the western and south-western corridors, both Wyong and Gosford remain popular with buyers seeking lifestyle and value….
Industry heads come together in Shortland
The Housing Industry Association hosted a local housing roundtable in the electorate of Shortland on March 20 to discuss challenges the residential construction section was facing. HIA Executive Director Hunter/Central…
Call to streamline childcare centre DA approvals
Central Coast Council’s Economic Development Committee has asked for a report on how development applications for childcare facilities can be streamlined in the face of a critical shortage of childcare…