Six new townhouses at Blue Haven
Central Coast Council has received a development application to demolish the house at 15 Birdwood Dr, Blue Haven to build six new double-storey townhouses. The development will comprise four three-bedroom…
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Labor pledges to reduce rental stress if elected
If elected next March, a NSW Labor Government will deliver fairer rental rules for renters on the Central Coast by providing more certainty as well as reducing the upfront moving…
NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort named best in the state
The NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort at Umina has been named NSW Holiday Park of the Year with more than 100 sites by the NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Association…
Refusal of Old Mardi Farm subdivision under review
Stevens Group has requested a review of its subdivision plan at 414 Old Maitland Rd, Mardi, following refusal by the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel. The revised development application…
Six Cities plan “concerning and unsustainable”: CEN
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has labelled the NSW Government’s Six Cities Region strategy “concerning and unsustainable”, in responding to the Discussion Paper now on public exhibition. CEN undertook a…
Quick senior card registration for businesses
Businesses will now be able to register for the NSW Seniors Card program faster and more efficiently online, thanks to the new digital registration process. Minister for Customer Service and…
New DA for housing in Watt St, Gosford
Residents have until November 11 to comment on a revised proposal for a 47-room ‘co-living’ housing development at 18 Watt St, Gosford. A 44-room boarding house was approved for the…
Sleek modern update for Lakeside Gardens at Toukley
The developer of a large-scale $33M residential project – Lakeside Gardens – on the shore of Budgewoi Lake at Toukley is seeking approval from Central Coast Council to make some…
Whale Rock to be protected under Somersby development proposal
An Aboriginal Ceremony and Dreaming site known as Whale Rock is to be protected under a development proposal for a steel fabrication plant at 7 Ainslie Cl, Somersby. The building…
New plan to expand village at Chain Valley Bay
Teraglin Lakeshore Village will be upgraded and expanded with 78 new home sites and more community facilities for the residents. Hometown Australia bought the manufactured home village in 2020 and…
Best pie in uniquely Aussie awards
It’s no secret there are plenty of good pies in Australia, but Shhmoakesys Gourmet Pies at Kincumber has come out on top in Wotif’s Uniquely Aussie Awards. Shhmoakesys took out…
Branching out to help Central Coast Zoo
Hunter Water, and one of its project contractors, Diona, have banded together to provide foliage and native mulch for wildlife exhibits by moving approximately 20 trees from a construction site…
Gosford’s Frangipani cafe closes its doors after 21 years
One of Gosford CBD’s most loved cafes closed its doors on Friday, October 28 to the great consternation of local customers and staff. The cafe, owned and managed by local…
Spring Soiree a resounding success
A night of twilight tastings in the garden grounds of Firescreek Winery at the Central Coast Makers Trail Spring Soiree on September 28 was a resounding success. Guests sampled oysters,…
Showcasing small business at Toukley expo
Coastal Towns Business Chamber-Upper Central Coast is holding a free expo for Small Business Month during November. The Small Business Expo on Thursday, November 17 will showcase products and services…
Makers Trail growing strongly
The Central Coast Makers Trail is growing strongly with four new attractions added to the popular tourist trail in October. The four new artisan producers to join the ‘Central Coast…
Bank merger set to go ahead in March
Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent are set to officially merge next March after members strongly voted in favour of the move to create one of Australia’s leading customer-owned banks. The…
Collaboration on developing the Coast
Collaboration between all stakeholders in the progression of development on the Central Coast continues to improve, with Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) and the Urban Development Institute of Australia…
UDIA commends Plan’s focus on housing supply
The Central Coast Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has commended the focus on “development ready” housing supply in the Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 which was publicly released on…
Woolworths food drive to help needy Coasties
Woolworths customers at Erina, Gosford and Lisarow are being asked to help provide food relief to those experiencing hardship in the lead-up to Christmas. The initiative runs from November 2-15,…