As we come to the end of 2019 it is worthwhile to take stock of the many positive outcomes we have seen on the Central Coast over the past year. In doing so however we need to recognise that most developments happened in the closing years of the old Gosford Council and then during the two year window when The Hon. Anthony Roberts was Planning Minister. When looking around we see that the Wallarah 2 Coal Mine was approved in August and what a fight that was. A handful of activists fought...

Greg Sullivan has been appointed into the permanent role as Director Central Coast and Hunter region of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment following several months acting in the role. The appointment is recognition of Mr Sullivan's impressive efforts and achievements realising outcomes for the region. Following the NSW election in March 2019, Rob Stokes was appointed Minister of the newly expanded Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, a portfolio he had...

From pharmacy to photographics The name John Ralph is synonymous on the Central Coast with photography and video. However not too many people would be aware that John is a pharmacist by profession and at one stage co-owned three pharmacies in Wyong Shire as well as the invalid aid shop and health food store at Long Jetty. So what prompted this practising pharmacist of twenty years to enter the world of cameras and photography in the mid 1980s? And how did he overcome the numerous challe...

The 12th November was a big day for Gosford Erina Chamber of Commerce with over 260 members and guests filling The Entertainment Grounds' function room to welcome the Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon. Scott Morrison MP. Showing that he was across the issues on the Central Coast Mr Morrison referred to the 1,500 plus new businesses that had started in the years from 2016 to 2018 and pointed out that business is the beating heart of the community.  "This government believes ...

Local manufacturer Trendpac has been inducted into the Family Business Australia NSW/ACT Hall of Fame. The second-generation company shared the prestigious honour alongside Ella Bache and joins another Central Coast family business, Sharpe Bros., who were inducted in 2008. Managing Director, Steven Hyde, accepted the accolade with his brother Jeffrey at a gala event in Melbourne last month. In his acceptance speech, Steven thanked his staff for their contribution towards the success of...