Holiday rentals make up 10 per cent of housing supply
Holiday rental accommodation takes up as much as 10 per cent of housing on the Central Coast, according to a Local Housing Strategy (LHS), adopted by Administrator Rik Hart at…
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Business leaders gather to discuss region’s economics
About 250 local business leaders gathered at Mingara Recreation Club on May 31 for the annual Economic Breakfast. Presented by Business NSW Central Coast, in partnership with the University of…
Plan for sex shop at West Gosford
Gosford-based adult shop Love and Lust is looking to expand its business with a second retail outlet in West Gosford industrial estate. A proposal is before Central Coast Council to…
Hannah a finalist in inclusive awards
Central Coast resident Hannah Venn-Brown has been nominated as a finalist in the 2024 Australian LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Awards in the Sally Webster Ally Award category. She manages Services Australia’s HR…
Strongest markets for home building
Warnervale/Wadalba is the only Central Coast area that qualified as a home building and population growth “hot spot” in the latest report by the Housing Industry Association (HIA). Craig Jennion,…
Work on Central Coast Quarter to recommence
Construction will recommence on the Central Coast Quarter (CCQ) development in Mann St, Gosford, in coming months following its recent acquisition by award-winning Sydney-based property company, Urban Property Group. The…
More adventure planned for youth camp
Twin zip lines and a free fall simulator are being planned for La Salle Youth Camp at Kincumber South. The development application for the additional adventure equipment has been met…
Supply Nation Certification for Tuggerah business
Print management and marketing services provider E-Bisglobal, based at Tuggerah, has achieved Supply Nation Certification. Supply Nation is Australia’s leading directory of verified Indigenous businesses, connecting them with procurement opportunities…
Make a difference supporting Backpack Venture
Throughout the month of June, Officeworks is hosting its annual Make a Difference Appeal to raise money for local causes across Australia. This year’s appeal will focus on supporting charities…
Turning a creative passion into a small business
A free workshop coming up in Gosford designed to help local creatives start their own businesses using the thing they love to do will be held at the FunHaus Factory…
Resort-style living at Rumbalara Residences
One of the largest construction projects on the Central Coast is taking shape in Gosford. Rumbalara Residences will provide six-star resort style living, perfect for first homebuyers, upgraders or downsizers…
Work starts on Arboretum’s new pavilion
Work is about to start on a new verandah/pavilion attached to the cottage at Pearl Beach Arboretum, with completion expected by late July. The structure will provide about 70sqm of…
New skills program to launch
An Indigenous Skills and Employment Program (ISEP) will be launched on Wednesday, June 15, with an event at Tuggerah. The commencement of the Make Tomorrow in Manufacturing project will mark…
A little bit of help for businesses
Business owners on the Central Coast seeking free tailored support with starting, building, running or even exiting a business can receive up to eight hours’ assistance through Service NSW Business…
Six String’s cheeky Spaghetti Saison
Set to be showcased at the GABS craft beer festival in Sydney next month, the entry by Six String Brewing Company at Erina is a take on an Italian liquid…
Attracting more visitors to the region
Destination NSW has highlighted immersive visitor experiences on the Central Coast and throughout the state to more than 100 event planners and buyers at an inaugural Business Events NSW Showcase….
Industrial land in hot demand
Industrial land on the Central Coast is in hot demand. Prices for individual industrial land have skyrocketed with a property at Somersby increasing in value by more than 80 per…
Request to review refusal of Blue Bay dual residence
Central Coast Council has been asked to review its refusal to build a beachside dual residence at Blue Bay mostly because of coastal management concerns. The owner wants to demolish…
Lunch and learn about AI at Erina roadshow
IT company Myrtec will be bringing its AI Lunch and Learn series to Erina Leagues Club on June 13. Myrtec will be using the roadshow as an opportunity to visit…
Extension for Long Jetty motel
Plans are underway to extend Central Jetty Motel, on the corner of Graham St and The Entrance Rd at Long Jetty, by 12 extra units. A development application (604/2024) has…