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A unique business alliance formed on the Central Coast is helping to keep the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service flying for communities on the Coast and beyond. The Central Coast Alliance was founded in 2012 by three local businesses, BJ Howes Metaland, Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants, Insurance House an Aubrey Brown Lawyers, with the group combining financial resources to sponsor events not only on the Central Coast but throughout the Hunter and New England North West. ...

This year the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts celebrates its 10th anniversary and to celebrate their achievement is offering a special $10,000 Award to mark the occasion. In the 10 years since its inception the Foundation has supported young artists of all persuasions whether they be actors, singers, painters, musicians, sculptors, photographers, film makers, dancers, and puppet makers. Each year young people are encouraged to apply for grants to help further their education which will e...

A recent report on the social impact of commuting, commissioned by Central Coast Council, by research group Urbis confirms the disturbing fact commuters: spend up to five hours a day getting to and from work, family breakdown in the region is among the highest in Australia with 9,500 couples experiencing relationship stress with the risk of divorce increasing by 40%, overall commuters suffer increased levels of fatigue, stress and wellbeing issues. Environmental impact While the ...

It will be revolutionary but the Economic Development team at Central Coast Council, supported by Council's Chief Information Officer, Peter Auhl, have plans to put Gosford and the Central Coast on the global  map with ultra-fast and affordable Mutli-Gigabit connectivity that will drive business to locate to Gosford and the broader Central Coast. With speeds up to 100 gigabits per second, this infrastructure initiative will work in conjunction with the commuter strategy reducing ...