Club’s outdoor upgrade to be complete by February 2022
Work has commenced on the proposed new beer garden and entertainment area at Ettalong Bowling Club. The $800,000 upgrade is due for completion in February 2022. Club CEO, Tim McGavin,…
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Funds available for clean industry innovations
Applications are currently open for the $40M Clean Technology Research and Development Grants Program, which encourages the development of innovative technologies and services to lower industry carbon emissions. NSW Energy…
Mulloway Road development on exhibition
A fresh concept plan for a 16.5ha site at Chain Valley Bay has been placed on public exhibition, closing November 28. The parcel of land at 15 Mulloway Rd, Chain…
Land values in northern areas continue to rise
Most Central Coast suburbs are well-established so it’s infrequent that vacant land is for sale, however, when land does hit the market it is snapped up quickly. The latest information…
Sponsors wanted for charity bike ride
The annual Century Challenge Charity Bike Ride will take place in May 2022 and the committee organising the ride is looking for businesses to sponsor the event. The ride, which…
Tourism sector will welcome grants says Martin
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed an announcement that the State Government will offer more than $8M in grants across the state to accelerate the recovery of the NSW visitor…
Business lobby talks up Gosford ‘refresh’
A re-focus on Gosford city and waterfront could be a major factor in attracting large-scale events to the region, according to Central Coast Business NSW. Regional Manager, Paula Martin, said…
TOGA donates everything but the kitchen sink
Coast Shelter has received goods and services valued at over $100,000 from the TOGA Group of businesses and Grace Group. It all began with a contact from TOGA, which was…
Optus applies to build 25m tower in Wyong
Optus plans to improve its service to Wyong, Wadalba and surrounding areas by installing a new telecommunications tower at Wyong. The company has lodged a development application (DA) with Central…
Land shortage fuels house block price rises
The cost of buying a block of residential land soared on the Central Coast in the June quarter while at the same time the number of sales fell considerably, a…
Director called on to explain land reclassification
When reclassification of land in Gwandalan came up at Central Coast Council’s October 26 meeting, Administrator, Rik Hart, described it as a “slightly oddball thing” to be doing. He called…
Rental stress on the Coast surpasses Sydney
The cost of rental housing on the Central Coast has jumped three times higher in the past year than it has in Sydney, according to Domain’s September 2021 Rental Report….
Vibrancy returns but Swansea is split
Even as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, Central Coast residents are still not permitted to travel to other regional areas until November 1, with the State Government wanting to allow…
Leagues Club finances in the black after tough year
Central Coast Leagues Club has reported a profit of just over $3.5M for the 2020-21 financial year, following a loss the previous year of a little over $1M and is…
Two developments “not in the public interest” face planning panel
Two potential developments on the Peninsula were due to go to the Local Planning Panel on Thursday, October 28, for adjudication with recommendations from Central Coast Council to reject each…
Designer gains national recognition for restaurant revamp
A St Huberts Island resident has received national recognition for her work in designing Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf after she was tasked with revitalising the iconic restaurant. As the principal…
Affordable housing proposal near town centre
A site opposite Toukley RSL Club has been earmarked for an affordable housing project in a four-storey building comprising 20 units. Plans for 33-35 Athol St, on the corner of…
Collective wants planning panel to refuse vertical village
A large redevelopment of the Nareen Gardens Village at Bateau Bay has met with resistance from neighbours but those in favour say the plans will help meet the huge demand…
Integrated app one way to prove vaccination status
An integrated vaccination certificate has been launched on the Service NSW app to make access easier for individuals and businesses, Locals were able to integrate the COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate…
Commuters warned to prepare for reduced timetable due to overtime ban
Coast commuters may need to be prepared for disruptions to train services as rail workers have placed a two-week ban on overtime from October 25. This follows an industrial action…