Don’t extend Eraring’s life, says climate groups
Six leading climate action groups have united in urging the NSW Government to rule out extending the life of Eraring coal-fired power station on the shores of Lake Macquarie. Climate…
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Push to upgrade old lighting to new and more efficient LED
As part of its long-term commitment to sustainable energy solutions, the NSW State Government is encouraging businesses and commercial enterprises across the state to upgrade older lighting to newer, more…
Brentwood Village set to celebrate 40 years
Brentwood Village at Kincumber is set to celebrate its 40th birthday with champagne, canapes and music in the village’s community centre on September 21. Memorabilia from village life over the…
Former bistro operators fined
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured $9,990 in penalties in court against the former operators of a bistro restaurant business at Point Frederick. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has…
New management for lighthouse and reserve
Reflections Holiday Parks is the new manager of Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve and is inviting expressions of interest from the public to become members of the Community Liaison Group that…
Biodiversity overhaul could pave the way for more housing construction
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has welcomed a report on a review of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and has called on the NSW Government to carefully…
Green light for Gosford campus of Newcastle University
It’s all systems go for a university campus in the heart of Gosford, after the NSW Department of Planning approved an application this week for the $58M project. The University…
Cowork spaces thrive in wake of lockdowns
The concept of coworking spaces in regional centres has seen a huge surge in the wake of COVID-19 induced lockdowns, with many Central Coast workers now choosing to work that…
Peninsula winter appeal a great success
The 2023 Wiseberry Peninsula Winter Appeal has finished with this year’s campaign being the most successful yet. The community filled over two boxes with donations including non-perishable food products, warm…
Kyla bakes up a storm for animals in need
Central Coast business Cakes By Kyla baked up a storm on Wednesday, August 23, to help raise much-needed funds for RSPCA NSW. One dollar from each cupcake sold was donated…
More consultation on proposed reserve reclassification
Central Coast Council will put the contentious issue of the proposed reclassification of Austin Butler Reserve at Woy Woy from community to operational land back out for more public consultation….
Westfield announces Local Heroes finalists
Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand have announced the finalists for the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes community recognition and grants program, with three local women selected by Westfield Tuggerah….
Central Coast business delivers for Daffodil Day
Central Coast courier Waine Vella has a special motivation to help the Cancer Council with its annual spring fundraiser, Daffodil Day on August 31. The day will be especially poignant…
UDIA welcomes new focus on housing
Chair of the Central Coast Chapter of Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Caine King, has welcomed an announcement from the State Government that the Department of Planning and Environment…
Bunnings backs suicide prevention initiative
Bunnings stores on the Central Coast and nationwide have teamed up with suicide prevention organisation MATES in Construction to launch new limited-edition MATES x Bunnings Trade hoodie. Last year’s partnership…
New pro shop for Everglades
Everglades Country Club at Woy Woy is to have a new pro shop and bowls office following approval of a development application for the work at a meeting of the…
Coast law firm a finalist in Business Champion awards
Erina-based female-led firm Law Team has been named a finalist in the Legal Services category of the prestigious Australian Women’s Business Champion Awards. Law Team founder and lawyer Erin Vassallo…
Tough times saw drøm take to the open road
When tough times hit following COVID-19 lockdowns, one Central Coast business decided to take its clothing brand on the road. Sheryle and Gary Berman, both in their late 50s, packed…
Top criminal lawyer returns to Coast
One of the Central Coast’s top and longest standing law firms, Tonkin Drysdale Partners, has welcomed back former team member and leading criminal lawyer Nick Fagan. Fagan returns as Special…
High hopes of representing Australia in vocation skills competition
TAFE NSW Newcastle cabinetmaking student Flynn Anastas will compete for a chance to represent Australia in the nation’s largest vocation skills competition in Melbourne this month. Anastas, who works at…