The secrets of Small Business Survival

By Brendan Nixon When you are heading towards retirement the last thing you want is to see your small business go belly up! It’s important to regularly check the health of your businesses.  Small businesses are vital for the nation’s economy, accounting for nearly 98% all Australian businesses and employing 2.2 million people (ABS February …

Travel further with a Mobility Scooter

PREMIER MOBILITY CENTRE If you have difficulty walking, standing or getting around, or suffer from multiple sclerosis or arthritis, a mobility scooter can help you maintain an important measure of independence when running personal errands, shopping or travelling. One of the benefits of a mobility scooter is the ability to take them on public transport …

Tackling the big beast forgiveness

by Sarah Tolmie Today in my relationship coaching practice I had a step-father and his adolescent son working on reconciling their relationship.  It has been a happy family life, mostly, but they have also had some difficult history together, especially as they have traversed the teenage years compounded by other extenuating factors of stress.  Father …

Icon Cancer Centre – Gosford celebrates 25 years of world class care

Icon Cancer Centre Gosford proudly celebrated 25 years since opening their doors to the Gosford community earlier this year, with more than 12 000 patients having been treated with the latest in radiation therapy treatment at the local centre since 1995. The centre offers advanced radiation therapy treatment for all cancer types and ensures rapid …

Chronic disease management

Chronic disease is very common in Australia, with over half the population suffering from at least one chronic illness. The incidence of many of these chronic health conditions are on the rise due to factors such as change in lifestyle and increased life expectancy. They can lead to disability and premature death however with appropriate …

Weekend getaway style essentials

by Sam & Jordi Woods Now more than ever the exciting weekend escape is trending high on many people’s social calendars. Often these getaways can be last minute or spare of the moment decisions we make when we just want a change of scenery. Therefore, packing can often need to be done in minimal time. …

Jemma Rix – Central Coast’s Reigning Queen of Musical Theatre

The snow-capped mountains of the fictitious Kingdom of Arendelle in Disney’s hit musical, Frozen might seem like a world away from the sunny Central Coast, but Frozen’s leading lady Jemma Rix insists spending her formative years in Avoca Beach helped pave the way to bring her most iconic role to life.  The Avoca Beach native …

Giving Coasties a Premium Dental experience in their own neighbourhood

Mingara Dental & Implant Centre recently opened a state of the art facility. A group of passionate and highly experienced local dentists have combined forces to offer Central Coast residents the pinnacle in dental care through an array of state of the art dental practices located across the Central Coast and beyond with Mingara Dental …

The journey is just as important as the destination

PALMER’S TOURS Its Easy Tours was purchased by a family owned and operated Queensland business Palmer’s Coaches in March 2019. Its Easy Tours is now formally known as Palmer’s Tours. They have expanded from one vehicle in 2012 to 37 vehicles across Central Coast and South-West Queensland. Owners Rick & Kim Palmer have engaged Rick’s …

PEA is for Pain

by Diana Arundell university qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist PEA also stands for Palmitoylethanolamide which is a natural compound showing great benefits in the treatment of pain, inflammation and neurological disorders.  Chronic unresolved pain can affect the quality of life for those experiencing it as well as those around them. Physical, emotional and mental health can …