Builders to test new energy-saving standards
New sustainability standards for homes could save Central Coast residents up to $980 a year on energy bills and reduce the state’s carbon footprint. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces,…
Business
Reptile Park named state ‘Business of the Year’
The Australian Reptile Park at Somersby has been named NSW Business of the Year by the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW. Park Director, Liz Gabriel, said the announcement, made…
Commonwealth invests $11.3M in Somersby plant upgrade
The Federal Government will support an $11.3M upgrade to SULO’s Somersby plant as part of a $20M investment in SULO’s parent company, Pact Group, under the $1.3B Modern Manufacturing Initiative….
Infrastructure package watered down following feedback
Backlash from 54 councils, including Central Coast Council, has seen the State Government water down proposed changes to infrastructure Legislation which Local Government NSW (LGNSW)had previously described as a “cash…
Tascott in top 20 family-friendly suburbs list
Tascott has ranked number four in a list of the top 20 family-friendly housing markets in NSW. New research commissioned by Well Home Loans has identified the top 20 “family…
Shoebridge and Farmer to speak at planning forum
David Farmer, CEO of Central Coast Council, and the Greens David Shoebridge will speak at a community planning forum to be held at Gosford RSL on December 11. Central Coast…
Compensation change won’t help businesses or workers says Harris
Member for Wyong and Shadow Minister for Central Coast, David Harris, has labelled a Bill just passed by the Legislative Assembly which will see COVID-19 victims having to prove they…
Belinda one of three chosen for US mentorship
An Ettalong businessowner has gone from promoting luxury to learning, joining forces with an American-based internship program to help grow her brand. Belinda Keehn from luxury loungewear company, BJ’s PJ’s,…
Marketplace creator a resilience awards finalist
Fountaindale based Freelance Web Designer; Sarah Britz, will be recognised at the Resilience Australia Awards for her work in creating the Spend With Us Marketplace. Britz and her Spend With…
Breakers Country Club members vote in favour of Mounties merger
Members have voted in favour of the amalgamation of Breakers Country Club with the Mounties Group. The Mounties Group successfully joined forces earlier this year with both Club Wyong and…
Woy Woy earmarked as potential walkable neighbourhood
Woy Woy evolving into a walkable neighbourhood was one of the “great opportunities” Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, put forward when he addressed the Central Coast Chapter of the…
Eight Council properties sell for over $7M
Almost $7.8M has gone into Central Coast Council coffers from the sale of eight properties in the northern suburbs, to help with its financial recovery. Council made a list of…
Agent General says region primed for export markets
More than 50 business leaders from all over the Central Coast heard about new trade opportunities opening up overseas when newly-announced NSW Agent General, Stephen Cartwright, visited the region on…
Former Leagues Club to become childcare centre
There’s been a baby boom on the Peninsula and growing demand for childcare services has resulted in the new owners of the former Woy Woy Leagues Club building deciding to…
Waterfront property auctioned for record price
A four-bedroom home in Orange Grove Road, Blackwall, owned by a long-standing Peninsula family, has sold for a record $3.7M at auction. Principal of inStyle Real Estate Agents, Larry Altavilla,…
Radio personality guest speaker at women’s event
The Community and Business Women’s Network will be holding its December meeting at Wyong River Canoe Club on December 8, offering business and community women the opportunity to network and…
Boarding house proposed for 825 square metre block
Plans have been lodged with Central Coast Council for a 24-room boarding house backing on to Taylor Park at The Entrance. The proposed development at 33 Dening St will accommodate…
Regional housing taskforce report now on Minister’s desk
An independent report released this week on how the NSW planning system can address housing supply and affordability in regional communities has met a mixed reaction on the Central Coast….
Historic hotel roars back to life with brand new look
The new look Hotel Gosford has reopened after 18 months of renovation which included a complete knockdown and rebuild of its restaurant. Group General Manager and investor, Jordan Harris, said…
Woy Woy pubs collectively worth $70M
The historic Bayview Hotel in Woy Woy has been sold to a partnership between Rugby League personality Sam Burgess and brother Luke with the Laundy Group. The Laundy family have…