Plans for Kooindah Waters tower go to court
A $90M development proposal to build Wyong’s first high-rise hotel tower to attract tourism of world-class standard to the region will be heard for the second time in the NSW…
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Accolade for Wood Glen
The Rise at Wood Glen retirement village in Karalta Rd, Erina, has been nominated for an award by The Property Council. The Council’s National Retirement Living Conference 2024 will be…
Major upgrade for Distillery Botanica
The award-winning Distillery Botanica at Erina has opened a new 144sqm cellar door plus expansive botanical gardens, and launched a range of experiences for visitors including gin-distilling workshops, cocktail-making, distillery…
TAFE gets behind women in business
Female entrepreneurs on the Central Coast are boosting their business skills thanks to TAFE NSW’s Women in Business fee-free online training program. The program provides a suite of practical resources…
New program to accelerate business ‘districts’
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Central Coast arts and cultural institutions, entertainment and hospitality venues and business associations to take part in the 2024 Uptown Accelerator Program. The…
Moderate but welcome budget relief for small business
Further energy bill relief, a continuation of the instant asset write-off and a partial extension in employer incentives for apprentices are the most welcome short-term measures for small to medium…
Food manufacturing and training hub at Ourimbah
Central Coast Industry Connect Limited is planning to build an $11.6M food manufacturing and training hub in a light industrial area at Ourimbah. The development proposal is for a single…
Urgent call to save bowling club
Vision impaired bowlers and other community groups who regularly use the facilities at Gosford Bowling Club will be severely disadvantaged if Central Coast Council reclassifies the site it sits on…
Group home at Mardi
Central Coast Council is assessing a development proposal to change a Mardi home into a permanent group home for four socially disadvantaged people or those with a disability. There will…
Medals galore for Yarramalong whisky distillery
Leading Australian whisky distillery, Amber Lane, has added two prestigious medals to its trophy haul, with major wins at the recent San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The Yarramalong distillery received…
Pacific Link launches property maintenance service
Pacific Link Housing, the only Tier One Community Housing Provider based on the Central Coast, has launched a new social enterprise, Renew Projects. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific…
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…
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…