New directors for Coast Shelter Board
Three new directors have been appointed to the Board of Coast Shelter, bringing new skills and experience. They are: Candace Bretecher, an experienced finance, audit and risk executive with top…
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Paving the way for more than 1,300 new homes
Five planning proposals have been finalised which could deliver more than 1,300 new homes, around 1,000 jobs, a hotel and open space while protecting 53 hectares of conservation land on…
Umina development refused again
A proposal for the construction of commercial premises and shop-top housing at Umina Beach has once again been refused by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel (LPP). At its meeting…
Latest plans for Archibald get the go-ahead
Central Coast Council has approved amended plans for the $250M Archibald development slated for the corner of Mann and Donnison Sts in Gosford. Originally approved in May 2015 by the…
Big year for community and business women’s network
The Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) continues to go from strength to strength, connecting and supporting women in business all over the region. Spokesperson Sharyn Becker said 2022 had…
Controversy over new land tax scheme
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch says criticism by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch of the State Government’s new land tax scheme shows a “total lack of understanding”….
Touting the Coast as a tourist destination
Destination Central Coast has hosted the first in a series of Get to Know Your Backyard events, designed to increase local industry’s awareness of the depth and breadth of incredible…
Green light for overhaul of Bateau Bay aged care village
A $148M redevelopment of Nareen Gardens retirement village at Bateau Bay has been approved by the Central Coast Hunter Regional Planning Panel. The local community waged a strong campaign against…
Local tradies come to rescue at Breakaway
Local tradies gathered at San Remo’s Breakaway disability facility on Friday, November 25 to put in a day’s hard work and to help those less fortunate. Breakaway advocate, Gary Blaschke,…
Top award for Somersby company
Coastal Steel Fabrications of Somersby has been named the 2022 NSW winner of the Best Small Project award by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI). The award was granted for the…
Loyal IT Solutions celebrates 20 years
Loyal IT Solutions at North Gosford is celebrating 20 years of delivering quality IT services to Central Coast businesses. Michael and Julie Goodwin began the business in 2002, working from…
Expansion for 178 more storage units in Wyong
Dulmison Ave Pty Ltd has plans for another expansion with a $4.31M investment to boost its warehouse and storage unit complex in Wyong. Plans have been submitted to Central Coast…
Public feedback over Super Battery at old power station
EnergyCo has prepared a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Waratah Super Battery project at the former Munmorah power station. It’s a 212-page document, along with hundreds of pages…
New service in Gosford to support job seekers
Leading social enterprise MTC Australia has launched a much-needed job seeker support service on the Central Coast. MTC’s first Central Coast centre at Gosford opened on November 29 and will…
Brush up hospitality skills with free courses
Central Coast school leavers can supercharge their skills ahead of summer by taking advantage of a range of free short courses at TAFE NSW Gosford and Ourimbah. As part of…
Kate Toon most influential woman in small business
Kate Toon of Umina Beach has been named the country’s most influential woman in small business at the Australian Women’s Small Business Champions Awards 2022. The founder of Stay Tooned…
Two Coasties named best in state at NSW Business Awards
It’s official; the Central Coast is home to the state’s top employer and top employee, with two locals taking major awards at the 2022 NSW Business Awards, announced on November…
Coast picks up three silvers at state tourism awards
The Central Coast has brought home three silver awards from the 2022 NSW Tourism Awards, with winners announced at Sydney’s Luna Park on November 17. Taking home silver were The…
Block ‘n Tackle launches Kinny Lager
The Block ‘n Tackle at Kincumber is set to launch its latest brew on November 25 with celebrations and free tastings at the brewery from 4-6pm. The brewery is notorious…
New plan outlines vision for Greater Warnervale growth
Central Coast Council has completed its draft Greater Warnervale Structure Plan which is expected to go on public exhibition from January to March 2023. It’s a land-use strategy for future…