Unfunded roads blocking new housing projects
Construction of 2,000 new homes could be unlocked with $28.5M in targeted investment, according to the Central Coast Building Blocks Report Update by the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)….
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Council launches business retention and expansion survey
Central Coast Council has developed the region’s first Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Survey, designed to strengthen and support the local economy. The survey will help identify what’s needed to…
View from Gosford’s new Archie is stunning
The $375m Archibald Precinct will bring new life and employment to Gosford’s downtown area.
Full steam ahead at Gosford uni campus
Construction on the first floor of the new Gosford uni campus is set to begin following the completion of its ground floor slabs. The $67M Central Coast campus of Newcastle…
Accolades for two Coast businesses
Two small businesses from the Central Coast have been nationally recognised at the 2024 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards and the 2024 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards, held…
Gosford campus of University of Newcastle powers ahead
Construction of the University of Newcastle’s world-class Gosford Campus continues to power ahead, with the ground floor slabs recently completed and preparations now underway for development of the first floor….
Childcare centre for Warnervale
A development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to establish a childcare centre at Warnervale for 161 children. The plan is to amalgamate two lots, 141 and 143…
Help in sprucing up business façades
Central Coast Council’s Facade Improvement Support Program opens on Sunday, September 1. The program offers financial assistance to businesses and commercial property owners in the town centres of Gosford, Terrigal,…
Council CEO “better than satisfactory”
Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer performed better than satisfactorily and mostly achieved the actions and achievements contained in his performance agreement, an annual review has found. A performance agreement…
Strategy to promote active lifestyles
Central Coast Council has developed a draft Central Coast Open Space Strategy, which is on public exhibition for community feedback until September 20. Council Director of Community and Recreation Services…
Fibre broadband available for thousands of Coasties
More than 20,000 households and businesses on the Central Coast can take advantage of the benefits of fibre broadband thanks to significant National Broadband Network upgrades delivered by the Federal…
New pool for Canton Beach
Canton Beach Holiday Park will get a new swimming pool area to add to its multitude of recreational campground activities. It’s one of four holiday parks owned by Central Coast…
Local Heroes finalists announced
The finalists of the 2024 Westfield Local Heroes program have been announced, with three worthy recipients shortlisted for Westfield Tuggerah. Czelaw Lawicki of the Disabled Surfers Association Central Coast has…
Gosford Alive development lives again
The Gosford Alive project, long mooted for the Kibbleplex site in Gosford, is once more on the agenda, with new owners hoping to begin construction sometime next year. Residents could…
Ecotourism certification for Firescreek Winery
Firescreek Botanical Winery at Holgate has become Australia’s first eco-certified winery experience. The recognition by Ecotourism Australia underscores Firescreek Botanical Winery’s commitment to globally recognised best-practice standards and highlights its…
New look for bridge club
Central Coast Bridge Club is upgrading its clubhouse to provide improved facilities and services for its members and the wider community. The building upgrade designed by architects Fabric Architecture Studio…
Surprise Mariners visit for ‘power couple’
As Australia welcomed home its sporting legends from the Paris Olympic Games, Wyong Battery World business owners and die-hard football fans Susan and Paul Rodak welcomed a personal visit from…
Rumbalara apartments power ahead
The six-star Rumbalara Residences development is powering ahead, with the scaffolding being dismantled on Building A of the boutique and luxury apartment complex. The remaining two buildings will follow within…
Portable rental bond system on the way
Eligible tenants moving from one rental property to another will soon be able to digitally take their bond with them, under a portable rental bonds system being undertaken by the…
Antiques store continues to give back
Central Coast Antiques & Collectables in Gosford is continuing its mission to give back to those most in need. Proprietor Mitchell Gordon founded the business four years ago with the…