Reinventing the traditional pelican feeding
Until COVID-19 the daily Pelican Feed on The Entrance waterfront was one of the Central Coast’s most popular tourist attractions, entertaining and educating people about the area’s own pelican colony….
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Hawkesbury management plan a step closer
A management plan for the Hawkesbury River is a step closer thanks to a $432,000 grant from the State Government. Six councils, including Central Coast Council, have joined forces to…
Major revamp for Hoyts Erina
Hoyts Erina has a totally now look following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. The upgrade features state-of-the-art technology, superior comfort and improved food and beverage offerings. The addition of new innovative technologies,…
Townhouses planned for quiet cul de sac
Opposition from surrounding residents is loud and clear – they do not want a double-storey townhouse complex in their small, quiet cul de sac in Gorokan. The proposed development site…
New look for Leagues Club in Gosford
Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) is set for a new look, with an extensive renovation project set to start this month. Designed by Altis Architecture, the multi-million-dollar refurbishment will deliver…
Renewed visitor information centre opens in time for Easter
The renewed Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance opened to the public on April 6, just in time for Easter and the school holidays. Council Director of Community and Recreation…
RDACC says election result puts Coast in advantageous position
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) Chair, Lawrie McKinna, says having four Labor MPs on the Central Coast puts the region in an advantageous position following the Minns Government’s landslide…
Growth in tourism despite challenges of COVID
Despite the challenges presented in recent years by COVID-19 lockdowns, the Central Coast achieved a four per cent growth in tourism in the year ended June 2022 compared to a…
New specialist disability homes at Toukley
Work is underway on five new one-bedroom villas at Toukley which will be specialist disability accommodation (SDA) for residents with high physical support needs. The project, named Sanctuary, is being…
LEP Digital secures major Signarama contract
Central Coast-based digital content marketing agency LEP Digital is going from strength to strength. Scooping up three major awards at last year’s Central Coast Business Awards (Excellence in Small Business,…
Election result sparks hope to get long-time projects moving
President of Business Wyong Matt Lusted is very hopeful and excited that projects in the Northern Growth Corridor that have been slow moving for a long time will now take…
Another surf club gets a co-work hub
Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club has opened a co-working hub thanks to a partnership with local entrepreneurs KoWorks who started a similar space at Copacabana in 2021. The new Killcare workspace…
Business community welcomes new government
The business community on the Central Coast has welcomed the new Labor State Government and expressed hopes that a “fresh start” will see expanded opportunities for the region. With all…
New committees to guide regional development
Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC), has established three distinct committees to address the region’s top priorities: jobs and skills; infrastructure and development; and leadership and collaboration. Board members have…
National recognition for Coast company
Megasealed Central Coast franchisee Peter Neilson and consultant Geoffery Farrell have been recognised for their contribution to the company, taking away esteemed awards at 2023 Megasealed National Conference held recently…
Leading the way in innovation
Business, education and health leaders came together recently for the second meeting of the Central Coast Innovation District Leadership Group, with the brief of supporting the region as a thriving…
Housing strategy on exhibition
Council’s draft Central Coast Local Housing Strategy, drafted to help manage the future demand for housing within the region, is now on exhibition for community input until Wednesday, April 26….
Grants for women returning to the workforce
Women across the Central Coast who are looking to return to work are being urged to apply for grants of up to $5,000 from the NSW Government to fund goods,…
A new voice for women lawyers in the regions
Central Coast-based lawyer Michelle Meares is one of four founding members of a new organisation which aims to give women lawyers in regional, rural and remote NSW a new voice….
Call for increase in rent assistance
With thousands of Central Coast residents facing rental stress, national housing campaign, Everybody’s Home, is calling on the Federal Government to raise the Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) payment. Statistics from…