Economic and transport plans to build a thriving region
More than $23M is being invested by the NSW Government to unlock housing, jobs and opportunities with seven key priorities set out in the Central Coast Strategy for Economic Growth…
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Kariong a top area to buy
Kariong has been included in a list of the state’s top 20 investment-grade suburbs where buyers have a negotiating advantage over vendors. New research commissioned by Well Money (formerly known…
Battery World Wyong takes ‘Wooden Spoon Award’ at Mariners Corporate Cup
The all-women’s team from Battery World Wyong took out the Wooden Spoon award at last year’s Central Coast Mariners Corporate Cup in November, scoring a trophy and tickets to a…
Petition calls for real investment in social housing
With more than 3,300 people on the waiting list for social housing on the Central Coast, community housing provider Home in Place is urging people to sign a petition calling…
Labor plan to abolish stamp duty for many
Member for Wyong and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, says thousands of first home buyers in the region could benefit from a new Labor plan to expand…
Chamber backs new Ettalong developments
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has backed a range of new mixed-use development projects at Ettalong Beach as the town centre experiences a boom over the Christmas holiday break. “The…
New calculator will help with stamp duty choice
First home buyers on the Central Coast will have more support when making their own choice between upfront stamp duty or a small annual fee, thanks to the new advanced…
Encouraging women into construction industry
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a commitment by the NSW Government commitment to triple the number of women working on construction sites with the release of an Industry Innovation…
Kudos for Central Coast law firm
Central Coast law firm Tonkin Drysdale Partners (TDP), and Partner Lee Pawlak, have been recognised in the 2023 Doyle’s Guide, which was released to the public last week. Tonkin Drysdale…
New training courses will help address skills shortage
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says a new landmark 12-month Skills Agreement signed by the NSW and Federal Governments to address skills shortages state-wide will benefit the Central Coast. The…
Three new housing subdivisions in northern suburbs
Future housing stock in the northern suburbs is forging ahead with yet another three subdivision proposals for about 150 new homes. The latest subdivisions in a steady flow over recent…
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…
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…