Helping Coasties buy their first home
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme has helped more than 1,500 people on the central Coast into their first home since May 2022. More…
Business
Plan for affordable rentals in Woy Woy
A new project by Pacific Link Housing at Woy Woy will increase affordable smaller units which are scarce in the private rental market. According to 2021 Census information the Woy…
New Regional Director for Business NSW
Business NSW has appointed a new Regional Director for the Central Coast. Scott Goold replaces Paula Martin, who has moved to a new role within Business NSW responsible for business…
McDonald’s not welcome in Toukley says locals
McDonald’s wants to set-up shop in Toukley, opposite the primary school, but the locals are making it quite clear that the fast-food chain is not welcome. The community Facebook page…
Tesch urges businesses to sign up to Seniors Card initiative
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Central Coast businesses seeking to attract and retain new customers aged over 60 to participate in the NSW Seniors Card initiative. The long-standing…
More social housing for Wyong
An ambitious reform to tackle the state’s housing crisis has been delivered with the official launch of Homes NSW, with one of its first tasks to turbocharge the construction, maintenance…
Amazon Prime one-day delivery
Amazon Australia has announced the launch of its Prime Free One-Day Delivery service to selected Central Coast postcodes, as well as in Brisbane, Geelong, Newcastle and Wollongong. The service is…
Seniors living project at Gorokan
Plans have been submitted to Central Coast Council to build six villas specifically for seniors at 139 and 141 Wallarah Rd, Gorokan. The development application sets out how the proposal…
Costs make council de-amalgamations “virtually impossible”
The NSW Government’s decision not to fund council de-amalgamations will make it virtually impossible for councils wishing to de-amalgamate according to Local Government NSW (LGNSW). LGNSW President Darriea Turley said…
Major sponsorship for Wyong Race Club
Wyong Race Club has entered into a new three-year major sponsorship agreement with Wyong Leagues Group. As part of the agreement the Group will have naming rights to several key…
Central Coast Quarter at risk
The future of the much-anticipated Central Coast Quarter development on the former Gosford Public School site is under a cloud with the announcement that building giant St Hilliers has gone…
Bouddi Gallery set to close after many years
After more than 16 years in Killcare, the iconic Bouddi Gallery – Contemporary Aboriginal Lifestyle Art will close its doors for the last time at the end of February. From…
Suspend Council’s planning powers: CEN
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called on the NSW Government to suspend Central Coast’s planning powers and fix the Coast’s LEP. The LEP is the Local Environment Plan that…
New event centre for revamped RSL club
Gosford RSL Club will present the Central Coast’s newest and most captivating event space in May when it opens The Gallery, located on the top level of the new $45M…
Help in managing tax obligations
Small businesses on the Central Coast have welcomed a new online learning platform launched by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offering free courses to help them master their tax and…
Developers go to court as DA times drag
A developer has used the Land and Environment Court to gain four development approvals after using the “deemed refusal” rule from Central Coast Council. Three of the developments approved are…
Sara Lee saved by Aussie investors
Over a decade after saving the Darrell Lea chocolate brand from the brink of collapse, a Gold Coast family has stepped in to rescue another beloved dessert brand, Sara Lee,…
Water and sewer upgrade powers ahead
Essential water and sewer infrastructure works continue in the Gosford CBD as Central Coast Council sets about catering to the growing needs of the city into the future. Council’s Water…
Customers not too happy with water services
Customers are not very satisfied with the services provided by Central Coast Council Water, a recent survey released by IPART reveals. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal conducts a customer…
Controversial Terrigal development site up for sale
A partially built block of units at 5-7 Church St, Terrigal, goes up for auction on February 10. The site is being advertised as “a unique opportunity to acquire this…