Small business workshop to build success
A workshop designed for owners of small and medium sized businesses will be held at West Gosford on May 16. Build Community Kudos: Become a Local Business Success aims to…
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Blitz on construction site safety
A safety blitz on the Central Coast in recent weeks has seen SafeWork NSW inspectors out in force to keep an eye on the region’s building sites. The most prevalent…
The Greens back bigger and better than ever
The new $21M The Greens The Entrance clubhouse and state-of-the-art undercover bowling greens were officially opened on April 2 by Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong David…
Matildas to back Copacabana business
Copacabana business Lavilin will have the backing of the Matildas in a new CommBank led advertising campaign. It is one of 50 winners of the Commonwealth Bank’s CommBank Matildas on…
Pilot program for manufacturers
Central Coast manufacturers are being encouraged to apply for funding available from a new $800,000 pilot program launched by the NSW Government to boost productivity, reduce costs and increase competitiveness….
New Gosford RSL turns one
Gosford RSL has celebrated the first anniversary of the opening of its club building with balloons, confetti and the giveaway of a new Toyota RAV4. The party, held on Tuesday,…
Mingara Group CEO announces retirement
After more than two decades at the helm, Mingara Leisure Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Barnett has announced he will retire in January 2026. Barnett began as Operations Manager in…
Budget underwhelming, says Business NSW
Business NSW Central Coast says the 2025–26 Federal budget is underwhelming for business, with limited support for productivity, tax reform and small business growth. Business NSW Regional Director Scott Goold…
Spices 29 turns seven
Spices 29 Goan Indian Restaurant at Woy Woy is celebrating its seventh birthday this year. Owner Nelson Fernandes said the seventh anniversary was a testament to the restaurant’s dedication to…
Six more Coast sites earmarked for housing
Three more government-owned sites on the Central Coast have been earmarked for more housing. They are among six sites announced last week as part of the NSW Government’ plan to…
More global recognition for Modelrock
Woy Woy cosmetics brand Modelrock has taken first place in the Best Beauty Brand Aust/NZ category of the 2025 Universal Beauty Awards. The global award recognises Modelrock’s commitment to innovation,…
Community Bank to host business breakfast
Central Coast Community Bank Branches and Smithink will host a Central Coast Business Breakfast from 7.15-9.30am on Wednesday, April 9, at Central Coast Leagues Club in the Bayview Room. The…
Attracting more women to manufacturing
A Central Coast program aimed at encouraging more women into the advanced manufacturing sector is one of 10 initiatives nationwide to share $9.5M in the second tranche of the Federal…
Coast now ecotourism certified
The Central Coast is now Ecotourism certified under Ecotourism Australia’s globally recognised ECO Destination Certification, and is one of only 11 regions in Australia to hold this recognition in sustainable…
Insurance premiums crippling Coast businesses
Business NSW is calling for urgent insurance reform as soaring premiums place increasing financial strain on businesses across the Central Coast. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director Scott Goold said…
Wallarah site earmarked for housing
A block of land at Wallarah is one of three government-owned sites to be sold to developers in an effort to deliver new homes. The site, at 117 Sparks Rd…
Safety system for Kangy Angy depot
An advanced system has been installed at the Kangy Angy Transport for NSW depot to protect staff and equipment. The depot , which maintains the new Intercity Fleet, runs 24/7…
Business success at just 18
Terrigal 18-year-old, Jabin Waters, is an up-and-coming business leader who hopes his own story encourages other young people to start their own business. Waters operates Chrome Car Detailing which specialises…
Delta and Samsung partners in renewable energy
Delta Electricity and Samsung have entered a partnership to develop a large-scale energy storage system on the Vales Point Power Station site at Mannering Park. The battery storage project is…
Go-ahead for Pacific Link housing at Woy Woy
Central Coast Council has approved an affordable housing project at 18 MacLeay Ave, Woy Woy. The 21-unit complex is a Pacific Link Housing project, estimated to cost almost $8M. There…