Crowne Plaza hotels in the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Terrigal are open and receiving guests despite the recent storms. Visit www.crowneplaza.com.au or freecall 13 83 88.

Spacious accommodation isn't the only thing for sale in Terrigal, writes Angie Schiavone. Terrigal Pacific Motel 224 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal.

SYDNEY development company Australand will build its first project on the Central Coast after paying $8.5million for Bellbird Caravan Park at Terrigal.

TERRIGAL, North Avoca and Wamberal businesses will be asked to find more than $900,000 a year in extra rates to accelerate Terrigal improvement works.

ACCOMMODATION figures have skyrocketed on the Central Coast.