In today’s fiercely competitive retail environment, the only independent bricks and mortar stores that last the distance not only offer a significant point of difference but are also run by people who are in it for love. Greg and Dianne Timms know this only too well. After twenty-six years as the owner/operators of Sargeant Peppers Menswear in Terrigal, they still have as much passion for their business today as they did when they purchased it in 1995 Greg has been in retail fashio...

Two members of Central Coast Council's leadership team have had their positions terminated. Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox and Director of Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan will finish up on Friday. Mr Cox joined Wyong Council in 2013 as Manager Development Assessment and Rezoning  and following the amalgamation in 2014 was Director Development and Planning  and then in 2016 Group Leader – Environment and Planning Ms Vaughan was employed ...

The Laundy Hotel Group have acquired the Bayview Hotel, Woy Woy in an off-market transaction for a reported $38 million – the highest price ever paid for a country pub in NSW.  Meanwhile construction has started on Lone Pine Plaza, 357 Ocean Beach Road, Umina Beach for the Laundy Hotels Group. The breaking ground event on Monday 15th October saw local builder Pluim Group start construction on the $10 million project that will comprise a mix of retailers anchored by an IGA Superma...

Following a $13 million refurbishment of the  historic Gosford Hotel the Harris Narvo Hotel Group have reopened under the name New Gosford Hotel. The renovations that have taken place over eighteen months, during the Covid pandemic, are seen as a vote of confidence in the future of the Gosford CBD. Accommodation at the hotel comprises 30 rooms, four with ensuite bathrooms with the remaining rooms sharing bathroom accommodation that has been fully renovated. Jordan Harris who now overs...

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle is to lead the institution for another five years, after agreeing to renew his contract until 2026.  Professor Alex Zelinsky, AO has been in the role since November 2018, leading the development of its ‘Looking Ahead’ Strategic Plan 2020-2025. Under the leadership of Professor Zelinsky, the University has also celebrated its heritage on the Central Coast with a new presence at Gosford with the completion of the University o...