Doylo amalgamates with NBC
The Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club (The Doylo) has officially amalgamated with Northmead Bowling, Recreation & Sporting Club (NBC Sports), effective from February 5. The strategic partnership marks a new chapter for…
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Strong employment growth with 21,200 new jobs locally
Australian Bureau of Statistics Labour Force figures released this month reveal that in the past two-and-a-half years the Central Coast has grown by 21,200 new jobs, bringing local employment to…
New childcare centres not backed by community
Central Coast Council has three proposals for new childcare centres on its books for consideration at present, but two of them have been met with significant dissatisfaction from their communities….
Why some approved houses are not built
Council has no powers to compel developers to lodge applications for their land.
Expansion plans at North Avoca café
The Boy & the Rose Café has sought approval from Central Coast Council for a change of use from shop to food and drink premises to accommodate a small wine…
Gosford and Wyong make property hotspots list
Wyong and Gosford have both made it to the Top 10 property hotspots in NSW in statistics revealed for the fourth quarter of 2024. New developments, employment hubs and lifestyle…
Land prices continue to rise
The Central Coast is the fourth most expensive regional location in Australia in which to buy land, latest data reveals. The median price of land on the Coast is $1,187…
Workers with disability have untapped potential
As Australia grapples with a growing labour force shortage, MTC Australia is reminding employers of the untapped potential of hiring people living with disability. CEO Rob Marshall says by fostering…
Workshop looks to support older workers
The not-for-profit Older Worker Empowerment Incorporated (OWE Inc) organisation will host its inaugural workshop on February 14 at the Nexus Hub in Wyong. OWE Inc was established in March 2020…
Business chamber outlines 2025 priorities
Momentum is growing for localised community-focussed input into Gosford waterfront, says chamber.
LEC approves new Wamberal beachfront home
A new home proposed for the waterfront at Wamberal Beach would not rely on a seawall for protection during a coastal erosion event.
Regions will be a priority if Libs elected
Regional cities like Gosford will be a priority for Opposition leader Peter Dutton if the Liberal National Party (LNP) Coalition forms government at this year’s Federal election. Speaking to business…
New physio clinic for children
A business offering physiotherapy for children has plans to open a new centre in Wyong. Coastal Kids Physio has submitted a proposal to Central Coast Council to construct a double…
Deep dive into digital skills from Council
Central Coast Council’s Destination Central Coast is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible local tourism businesses to participate in round three of the Digital Deep Dive. The upskilling program…
New Belle Property office on Coast
Belle Property’s commercial division, an arm of Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate provider, has opened Belle Property Central Coast. The new office is led by local real estate expert and…
Increase in rents continues to slow
Rental rate hikes nationwide are continuing to slow, but the Central Coast is still dragging the chain. In the quarter to December 2024, rents in the region rose by 1.4…
Green Point industrial units
Changes to replace a dwelling with two commercial units in an already approved industrial complex at Green Point have been given the go-ahead by Central Coast Council. In July 2017…
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match
A new matchmaking company will be launched on the Central Coast in February. Matchmaker & Co is an exclusive dating agency which blends relationship psychology, personality profiling and intuition to…
Beerfarm brewery set for Glenworth Valley
West Australian brewery Beerfarm has been a huge success in the Margaret River area – and now has plans to open a second venue at Glenworth Valley. Founder Ian Atkins…
Recognition for tourism operators
The Central Coast’s 2024 tourism industry winners were celebrated at an event hosted by Mayor Lawrie McKinna on Thursday, December 19, at the Central Coast Visitor Centre at The Entrance….