Boost for Gosford and Wyong racecourses
Gosford and Wyong racecourses are set to benefit from a $20M State Government investment in country and provincial race tracks. Wyong racecourse has secured more than $1.5M for irrigation and…
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Nine properties sold at Council auction
In the end, only nine properties went under the hammer at the first of two auctions for unpaid rates and charges at Central Coast Council chambers on Tuesday, February 27….
Reid calls for better mould removal regulation
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has declared war on mould in Federal Parliament. Reid called for improved regulations for businesses that remove mould and property remediation in a speech delivered…
A call to action from Community Environment Network
Following a bumper attendance at the launch of its The Central Coast Deserves a Better Plan campaign on February 13, the Community Environment Network (CEN) has released a Call to…
Report compares Central Coast housing and rentals
Rent prices on the Central Coast are in the second highest bracket of all regional areas in NSW but according to a new property data report, rentals on the Coast…
Kariong records greatest house price rise in region
Kariong has been named as the Central Coast suburb which has experienced the greatest rise in house prices over the past year. Analysis of the latest valuation data, as reported…
CEN still fighting for new planning legislation
Community Environment Network (CEN) Chair Gary Chestnut has accused Central Coast Council of spreading “false and misleading information” in respect to its planning practices, as CEN continues to push for…
Developers to appeal DA refusal in court
Developers for a proposal that was refused by the Local Planning Panel in November 2022 will appeal the decision in the Land and Environment Court. The panel refused the application…
Food Farm up for prestigious medal
The Food Farm at Wyong Creek has been named one of six finalists for the Royal Agricultural Society’s (RAS) President’s Medal and welcomed the judges for a site inspection on…
More of a say for small business
The Central Coast business community is welcoming the recent launch of the Charter for Small Business. Fulfilling a pre-election commitment from the NSW Government, the Charter gives small business owners…
New life for former nursing home
Yerin Aboriginal Health Services has plans to instill new life into the former Japara Aged Care Facility at Mardi and establish a community centre with a range of wellbeing programs…
Songstress making a splash on fashion scene via Madame Web
Macmasters Beach songstress Su-Elise Nash is going from strength, with one of her songs featuring in a new Marvel movie and her new swimwear line set to make a splash…
Sarah engineers a new career for herself
Green Point mother of three Sarah Zemek is one of several recent graduates from The Skill Engineer’s Girls of Steel program with a Certificate II in Engineering. The initiative allows…
More awards for Little Creek Cheese
The Central Coast’s own Little Creek Cheese has taken out nine awards at the 2024 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Awards. Entries in the annual awards, run in conjunction…
Industry festival set for March
Manufacturing, food production and related service businesses from across the Central Coast, Sydney and the Hunter regions will come together at the 2024 Central Coast Industry Festival on March 6-7….
Benefits of first homebuyers scheme
More than 200 first homebuyers across the 2250 postcode have been helped into their first home thanks to the NSW Government’s First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme. Member for Gosford Liesl…
Energy saving grants for businesses
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid is encouraging businesses on the Central Coast to apply for the latest round of Energy Efficiency Grants (EEG) for Small and Medium Enterprises to improve…
JAX goes from strength to strength
The opening of its Charmhaven store in July last year has helped JAX Tyres & Auto buck the trend during a difficult year for the industry. Along with Charmhaven, the…
New clubhouse for Lakeland community at Buff Point
Hometown Australia will officially open the newly completed clubhouse at its Lakeland community at Buff Point on Thursday, February 22. Visitors are invited to soak in the vibrant atmosphere of…
Helping Coasties buy their first home
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme has helped more than 1,500 people on the central Coast into their first home since May 2022. More…