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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...

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...

Hotel Gosford made quite the impact at the prestigious Australian Hotel Association NSW (AHA NSW) Awards for Excellence in late October, taking home the Best Regional Redevelopment of the Year and being finalists in nine further categories, including: Best Regional Local, Best Late-Night Venue, Best Sporting Entertainment Venue, Best Cocktail List, Best Regional Gaming Venue Best Traditional Pub Accommodation, Best Regional Casual Dining, Regional Hotel of the Year, Group Hotel Operator of ...

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...

Coast economy in decline With more data becoming available from the 2021 Census as well as economic data for the Financial Year 2021-22 this is showing a clearer picture of the state of the regional economy. Gross Regional Product has declined over the past two years after a growth spurt from 2016 to 2019. It is possible that this could be due to issues around the failure of the Central Coast Council following amalgamation.  However, with millions of dollars of investment capital tie...