New local oyster to hit the market
The Broken Bay Pearl Farm is about to release a new seafood delicacy onto the Australian market. A native species of pearl oyster has been quietly growing some of the…
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Decision on shop-top housing development deferred
A decision on the consolidation of two allotments and the construction of a six-storey shop top housing development at The Entrance has been deferred. Applicant Design Cubicle Pty Ltd on…
Approval to build in industrial estate
Owners of a block of industrial land at 77 Lake Rd, Tuggerah, part of the Tuggerah Industrial Estate, have received approval from the Local Planning Panel to remove a proposed…
Woolworths is serious about drone delivery across the Coast
Drones could soon be delivering groceries to customers within a 15km radius of Woolworths in the Peninsula Plaza, Woy Woy, pending various approvals. The weight of the order could total…
Major national award for reptile park
The Australian Reptile Park has taken out the coveted Major Tourist Attraction award at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards. It is the first time the Park has received the prestigious…
Industry festival a huge success
The Central Coast’s leading manufacturers, food producers and related service providers came together at Mingara Recreation Club on March 6 and 7 to “Connect to Grow” at the Central Coast…
Home building cools on Central Coast
Home building across the Central Coast cooled slightly in 2023, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion said latest ABS figures showed the total…
Chamber urges Government action on revitalisation projects
Gosford and Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is urging the NSW Government to allocate funding in the May State Budget to advance the Gosford waterfront redevelopment project and the TAFE campus…
Woolworths expands speedy delivery to Central Coast
Woolworths has expanded its rapid grocery delivery app MILKRUN to the Central Coast, offering grocery delivery in approximately half an hour from neighbouring Woolworths supermarkets. CEO David Berger said MILKRUN…
New Wyong premises for Sydney business
Member for Wyong David Harris recently welcomed new business Enviro Aqua and its directors Adam and Amy Hatahet to the Central Coast. “The Wyong business celebrated opening their new premises…
HIA life membership for Central Coast builder
Owner of Central Coast-based Adbuild Constructions Craig Smythe has received Housing Industry Association (HIA) Life Membership in recognition of his service to the residential construction industry for more than 35…
Bendigo Bank Australia’s most trusted
Bendigo Bank, with several branches on the Central Coast, has once again been named one of Australia’s most trusted organisations in the long-running Roy Morgan trust rankings. The research house…
Council takes top award at global travel trade show
Central Coast Council took first place in the global Green Destinations Story Awards at the world’s leading travel trade show ITB Berlin on Wednesday, March 6. The annual awards are…
Businesses have lingering concerns
Central Coast businesses have lingering concerns about cash strapped customers, insurance and energy costs according to the latest business conditions survey from Business NSW. “Business confidence levels for local business…
Council Administrator pushes back on new State development plans around transport
Gosford CBD has 18,000 units or flats already approved for building, Administrator Rik Hart told the February meeting of Council-under-administration. Hart gave the figures as he was adopting a report…
High DA wait times blamed on poor planning
Community activist Kevin Brooks has blamed high development application assessment times on a poor voluntary redundancy program introduced by Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart in 2021. Speaking at the…
New owners for local butchery
The Edwards Family Butchery in the Peninsula Plaza at Woy Woy has changed hands and will soon have a new name. The popular butchery, now owned by Kayla and Richard…
How to build a successful property portfolio
Author and podcast host John Pidgeon, of Toowoon Bay, is releasing his first book in March titled Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future. In his book, the property…
Tiny homes an affordable housing option
Tiny Homes 4U is an innovative, affordable and sustainable business based in West Gosford offering smaller housing solutions. The business started in 2023 and services Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and across…
Old school to be pulled down after fire damage
A classroom of the former Wyong Public School classified as local heritage significance is likely to be knocked down because of fire damage. It is within the Wyong Town Centre…