Disability housing at Woy Woy
The sod will be turned on June 19 for a new housing project for people living with disability at Woy Woy. The Specialist Disability Apartment (SDA) project being undertaken by…
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Help support Because We Care Boutique
The Because We Care Boutique is the only service of its kind on the Central Coast and will hold a garage sale on July 1 to help fund its efforts….
It’s never too late to learn a trade
Among a cohort of youthful apprentices, 55-year-old apprentice glazier Ilias Kontogiannis is defying age barriers and proving that experience is an invaluable asset. The Tumbi Umbi local enrolled in Certificate…
Networking and mentoring for businesswomen
Business in Heels is running a series of online events to help businesswomen enhance their knowledge, connect with like-minded people and explore new possibilities for success. CEO Lisa Sweeney said…
Darkinjung and Landcom team-up for housing project
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) and Landcom have signed a Heads of Agreement to work in partnership to unlock a Lake Munmorah project that will deliver housing affordability, supply…
Business awards nominations open
Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is calling for nominations for its annual Business Awards. “The 2023 Business Awards recognise growth, entrepreneurship and celebrates business success across NSW,” a spokesperson said….
Affordable housing for 27 at group home
A house past its prime at 210 The Entrance Rd, opposite the Diggers club, is set to be demolished to make way for three separate group homes to accommodate 27…
Six townhouses planned for Greenacre Ave
UPDATE: This proposed development is not proceeding (Editor, July 2024) Up We Go Developments has submitted plans to Central Coast Council for six strata townhouses at 33 Greenacre Ave, Lake…
Dramatic contrast from old to new development
Lake House, a 1935 heritage-listed building, will present a dramatic contrast if plans are approved for a $102M development on adjacent land for 414 residential apartments and 11 retail spaces…
Gold and bronze for Oak Haven Brewery
Gosford RSL Club’s Oak Haven Brewery has been awarded two gold and two bronze medals in the 2023 Australian International Beer Awards, the largest annual beer competition in the world…
Picklum joins Industree Group as brand ambassador
World championship surfer Molly Picklum has joined local business, Industree Group, as its brand ambassador. Currently ranked number three in the world, 20-year-old surfing prodigy from Shelly Beach is an…
Land reclassification “last nail in coffin” of performing arts centre
Central Coast Council is pushing ahead with plans to reclassify the site of the former Gosford chambers to operational to pave the way for a vertical TAFE on the Mann…
First home buyers set to save
First home buyers on the Central Coast are set to save, with the NSW Government introducing legislation into NSW Parliament to deliver on its election commitment to create a simpler,…
Gain valuable experience in tourism and marketing
A new pilot program set in motion as part of National Volunteer Week aims to provide young people with valuable experience through various volunteering roles in the tourism and marketing…
Planning panel knocks back affordable housing proposal
The Local Planning Panel has upheld a recommendation from Central Coast Council to refuse an application for a six-storey affordable housing development at 176 Gertrude St, Gosford. The proposed development…
Applications invited for new Restaurant Residency program
The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus is launching a new Restaurant Residency program and is inviting applications from aspiring or experienced entrepreneurs who dream of owning and operating a restaurant but…
Girls of Steel blazing trail for female tradies
In an industry dominated by men, a new generation of trailblazing women is emerging, breaking down barriers and paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive engineering workforce. With…
Wyong Leagues Group gets the Waves rolling again
In great news for the hundreds of domestic and representative basketballers on the Coast, the Wyong Leagues Group has entered into an agreement to buy the Central Coast Waves Basketball…
Calling Aboriginal service providers
Aboriginal service providers on the Central Coast are invited to put in an expression of interest for a new Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) program to offer cultural immersion…
How will Smart City planning affect us?
The Federal Government’s Smart Cities Plan outlines ways to maximise the potential of cities using the three pillars of smart investment, smart policy and smart technology. Central Coast Council’s adopted…