Proposal for 800 units at Kanwal
A proposal for up to 800 units at Kanwal’s Oasis Caravan Park has been submitted to the State Planning Department under a pilot scheme announced last December to fast track…
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Funds available for Crown land managers
Applications are now open for eligible Crown land managers to access funding for maintaining and upgrading Crown reserves and facilities across the Central Coast. Eligible applicants include all Crown land…
Wamberal Beach land transfer angers SOS
The State Government has flagged the transfer of land at Wamberal Beach to Central Coast Council, despite a petition from residents arguing against the transfer. Five blocks of waterfront land…
School site challenged to save Charmhaven bush
The location of a new $425M school at Charmhaven is being challenged by community groups because of its high-value biodiversity including an orchid found nowhere else in the world. Biodiversity…
Major boost for Delta Laboratories
Delta Laboratories at Somersby has received $25,000 through the Federal Government’s Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Program. The major medical and cosmetic manufacturing business employs more…
Woolworths backs Variety
Woolworths customers across the Central Coast will have the chance to donate to children’s charity Variety for the rest of the month in the supermarket’s annual Small Change Appeal. During…
Leading the way in window sustainability
PCW Commercial Windows is responding to consumer demand for sustainable products by providing a lower carbon aluminium option at no extra cost across its full range of residential and commercial…
New childcare centre at Ettalong
Plans for a childcare centre in a quiet residential area of Ettalong Beach are being considered by Central Coast Council. The proposed two-storey centre at 10 Lagoon St will cater…
Welcome news for Central Coast farmers
Central Coast hinterland farmers will no longer be required to seek planning approval when they operate with more than 100 visitors at a time, under newly amended agritourism policy. Minister…
Small Business Month events
Coastal Towns Business Chamber will host two events during Small Business Month. On October 19, the annual Small Business Month Expo will be held at The Ary, Toukley, sponsored by…
Deferred lands on public exhibition
Thousands of landowners on the Central Coast with their land on the list of “deferred matters” can finally see the latest proposed zonings for their properties. There are 3,438 land…
New Wyong development to help ease housing crisis
A new affordable and social rental housing development at Wyong is set to provide some relief to the region’s ongoing housing crisis. One of the largest providers of affordable rental…
Oyster farm is Coast’s business of the year
Eco-certified tourism business Sydney Oyster Farm Tours was crowned Central Coast 2023 Business of the Year at a glitzy 20s-themed gala awards ceremony on Friday, October 6, attended by 320…
Industry festival to return in 2024
The Central Coast Industry Festival and Expo is set to make a return early next year, following the success of the inaugural festival in 2022. Presented by Central Coast Industry…
Another step towards net zero
NSW Premier Chris Minns was on the Central Coast on October 3 to announce the release of a new net zero emissions policy for heavy road and rail freight –…
Dominique named finalist in Women in Law awards
Senior Associate at Seton Family Lawyers, Dominique Markwort, has been recognised for her contributions to the legal industry by being named a finalist in the Rising Star of the Year…
Asphalt plant planning increased production
Fulton Hogan Industries wants to quadruple production at the Bushells Ridge Asphalt Plant and improve processing infrastructure to meet the forecast demand for asphalt in the Central Coast and Hunter…
Updated DA for eight Blackwall units
A revised development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to build eight two-storey units over a double block in Memorial Ave, Blackwall. The proposed housing at 59-61 Memorial…
New visitor centre rises from the ashes
The new Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre is finally open to the public. There’s a new interactive visitor education centre, accessible family-friendly amenities, a children’s play space and a revitalised…
Second year of budget surplus for Council
The 2022-23 financial results for Central Coast Council show a second year of budget surpluses following two years of losses during the financial crisis that put the Coast under administration…