New real estate office for Avoca Beach
After adopting Avoca Beach as his forever home eight years ago, Chris Roumanous has opened his second real estate office in the region. Just 14 months ago the team opened…
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Nutritious drinks hit the spot
Norah Head’s Biggest Morning Tea in honour of people impacted by cancer will be held on Thursday, May 23, at the new Norah Head Community Hall. One of the local…
Major development in Gosford stalled after stop order
The multi-storey Vue Mer Residences development in Gosford has stalled, with the NSW Building Commission issuing an official order. The stop work order came after inspections at the site by…
Rediscovering skills of the past
People from the Central Coast and beyond are rediscovering skills of the past at the Artisan Estate at Somersby. Husband and wife team Madeline and Chris Stratford offer regular classes…
New Wyong location hits the sweet spot for local bakery
Formerly known as Pretty Damn Cute Kustom Cakes, Pretty Sweet Bakes celebrated its grand opening at a new location over the weekend of April 27-28. Owned and operated by Jess…
Gosford Sewing Machine Centre has it stitched up
Gosford Sewing Machine Centre continues to be the region’s one-stop shop for sewing machine repairs, haberdashery items, and dressmaking classes. With a presence in Gosford for 40 years, and staff…
Local woman finalist for Global Change Awards
Central Coast local Leigh Jane Woodgate of Refined Her & Inategy Business School has been selected as a 2024 Women Changing the World Award finalist. The Women Changing the World…
Skin clinic for Gosford
Dr Chaitanya Reddy wants to establish a specialist skin clinic to facilitate plastic surgery and related services at 27 Jarrett St, North Gosford. According to the development application (459/2024) being…
Green light for industrial units at West Gosford
Vacant land at 13 Jusfrute Dr, West Gosford will be developed for industrial units after being given the go-ahead by Central Coast Council. It is an $8.5M investment to build…
Medical centre at Forresters Beach
The pharmacist owner of a property in Forresters Beach local shopping centre plans to upgrade the property with a surgery and shop-top housing. The proposal is to develop a medical…
Two more phone towers
Proposals for two new mobile phone towers to provide improved Optus 4G and 5G services are being assessed by Central Coast Council. One is to be placed at 105 Hue…
EV charging coming to Bateau Bay
Ampol wants to install five electric vehicle (EV) charging units at the service station at Bateau Bay Square shopping village. The Ampol EV chargers are 300kW and take 25-35 minutes…
Warnervale subdivision to go ahead
A subdivision at Warnervale where some blocks will include an area of land reserved for public recreational space has been approved by the Land and Environment Court. The 61-lot subdivision…
Pharmacy wall set for a new look
The Gorokan Amcal Pharmacy on Wallarah Rd is transforming its drab external wall into a thing of beauty. The owners have put together a group of artists, ideas and painters…
Banger Rebellion has arrived at Ettalong
A new mobile food truck located on The Esplanade at Ettalong Beach is fast becoming a popular culinary destination on the Peninsula. Owner David Sparkes is passionate about gourmet grilled…
Outstanding achievement for Mounties Group
The Mounties Group has been announced as a finalist in all nine categories of the 2024 NSW Clubs and Community Awards showcasing the outstanding commitment the group has to giving…
Myrtec opens Erina office
Newcastle-based IT company Myrtec has opened a new office at Erina. Specialising in managed services, the new office in the Element Building is Myrtec’s third in NSW. It opened on…
From cow paddock to new housing subdivision
A plan to allow up to 2,200 homes in a new subdivision between the M1 and Westfield Tuggerah is now open for public comment. This new community would be created…
Pacific Link celebrates 40 years
About 150 people attended a major celebration of Pacific Link’s 40th anniversary in Kibble Park, Gosford, and the adjacent Park Haus on April 18. A spokesperson said tenants from as…
Super battery construction well underway
The first shipment of battery units for the Waratah Super Battery have arrived in Australia and are being shipped from the Port of Newcastle to the construction site at the…