New name and new look for Budgewoi Hotel
A local landmark, The Coast Hotel, has been officially re-launched as Budgewoi Hotel following extensive renovations at the lakeside pub. It’s the newest venue for Sydney Restaurant Group and their…
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Ombudsman orders back-pay for aged care workers
Central Coast employees at aged and veteran services organisation RSL LifeCare Limited are among the 3,591 staff across NSW and ACT who will be back-paid more than $5.1M following an…
New school buildings for more students
Some buildings will be demolished and new ones built to accommodate 95 more students and three additional teachers at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School at Shelly Beach. Other…
Waterfront revitalisation plan powers ahead
Central Coast Council says most of the community wants it to power ahead with its concept plan for the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront precinct, despite major concerns raised by…
New executive chef for Gosford RSL
The Gosford RSL kitchens have a new Executive Chef. An RSL spokesperson said Kiran Arora is an incredibly talented and accomplished Chef and leader who spent the last 10 years…
New police vehicle thanks to Booth’s Motor Group
No time was wasted in getting a new police vehicle out and about to visit local schools to spread the online safety message. The Hyundai Tuscon is for the Tuggerah…
EV charger opens at Tumbi Umbi
A new bp pulse fast electric vehicle charging station is now open at the bp service station in Tumbi Umbi. It is part of the company’s ambition to install about…
Shop-top housing plan for Chain Valley Bay
A new shop-top housing development could be built on a vacant block in the neighbourhood shopping centre in Lloyd Ave at Chain Valley Bay. Property owner of number 27, Agostino…
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…
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…