As the Coast becomes increasingly chic, so too are the cafes, their baristas and the quality of the coffee. No matter where you live or wherever you’re visiting, rest assured there is somewhere to get your coffee fix. From the tip of Toukley to the edge of Ettalong, here’s our guide to the Coast’s top

A new generation of hip Coasties has taken over Long Jetty’s main strip, injecting their on-trend sense of style into the run-down lakeside suburb. It’s a long overdue dose of love for a suburb that recently celebrated a big milestone – 100 years since the long jetty it’s named after was built. The tiny community of Long

From 11am until 7pm on Sunday November 20, Long Jetty staked its claim as one of the most hip and happening suburbs on the Coast. Streams of boho chicks in billowing skirts, cut-off shorts and strappy sandals flowed along the lake’s shore as the second annual Long Jetty Street Festival swung into action. Punters paused here and there

There’s a chic new gal on the block and she’s all about celebrating the amazing achievements of women on the Coast. Newly-launched website, Central Coast Collective, is a hub  for “girl bosses”, budding entrepreneurs and any female who lives on the Central Coast and has a vision. We’re not sure if there is an official term

The first thing that strikes us when we approach Common Ground early on a Saturday evening is the sound. There is a lively chatter emanating from the sidewalk where half a dozen or so white-clothed tables are filled with people merrily nattering away as they embark on a degustation dinner. It’s a cool night in