Yes, well in many cases it really has been. In April the Central Coast became part of a Six Cities Mega region, taking in all the three Sydney regions plus Wollongong and Newcastle. The idea being that such a mega region could look something like San Francisco’s Bay Area, the Netherlands’ Randstad, or the Pearl River Delta. Announced by Premier Perrottet, the idea is certainly visionary. However, one must ask, how will the Central Coast fare in this new world? After ...

Since setting up  their brewery and beverage manufacturing operation  at Lisarow two years ago ABC Filling Co Pty Ltd has become the largest brewing company on the Central Coast with their flagship Hawkesbury brand now being marketed nationally through all the major liquor stores. The company’s plans always were to establish the brewery as a tourist destination with Taphouse, restaurant, and visits through the plant for groups. This month will see the opening of “The H...

Berkeley Vale based personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing and distribution company Industree Group has secured official naming rights partner of Central Coast Stadium on the Gosford Waterfront. Commenting on the announcement Industree Group owners Jason, Melanie and Jon Stenning said, “To be able to contribute back into the local community where our head office is based and many of our staff and their families live, is a fantastic opportunity and one that we are very passio...

The 12th Annual Bouddi Arts Foundation Awards were held at the Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday 6th November with special guest, Marcia Hines AO who took time off from rehearsals for her role as lead in Velvet Rewired soon to be showing at the Sydney Opera House. In opening the Class of 2022 Awards, that comprised 21emerging young Central Coast artists who received grants from $500.00 to $5,00.00 BFA Founder and Chair John Bell AO OBE, Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare and one of Australia&rsquo...

The much-anticipated redevelopment of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre is moving towards reality as revamped plans are expected to go before the Local Planning Panel before the end of the year or first thing in 2023. Having engaged local architects, CKDS Architecture, to review earlier approved plans minor changes have been made that enhances the ambience of the building and surrounds. Theatre owners Norman and Beth Hunter say the new plans will see the retention of the approved three cinema...