Coast makes Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list
The Central Coast has made the international Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list for the second year in a row, further establishing the region as a global eco-tourism destination. The…
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Jensen Rd housing subdivision plans
A third separate development application for subdivision approval in the Wadalba South Urban Release Area along Jensen Rd has been lodged with Central Coast Council. If all three are approved…
Six-storey shop-top housing at The Entrance
A vacant, unkempt site on the corner of Coral St and Torrens Ave at The Entrance could be transformed into a gateway to the town centre from the west if…
Council supports Taskforce recommendations as it tackles housing crisis
Central Coast Council will support the five major recommendations of the Regional Housing Taskforce as it continues to address the region’s chronic housing shortage. Council resolved at its September 27…
Minor alterations for Central Coast Leagues Club
With a major redevelopment of the Central Coast Leagues Club site still some years away, the Club has lodged a Development Application (DA) looking to make minor alterations and additions…
Rezone for Chain Valley Bay project endorsed
A rezoning proposal for 45 Mulloway Rd, Chain Valley Bay, has been endorsed by Central Coast Council with a few amendments, including minor boundary changes, following a period of public…
Council on track for sustainable financial future
Central Coast Council’s finances have turned around, with Council working towards a strong long-term financially sustainable position, says CEO David Farmer. His comments come following the receipt at the September…
School based apprenticeships could help solve region’s skills shortage
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging local employers to look to the State Government’s School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) program to help fill the region’s skills shortage. “The tightest…
Major award for Central Coast business
Central Coast business Personalised Favours has been named Medium Retailer of the Year by the National Retail Association. The award recognises businesses with 20-199 employees which continue to innovate and…
CEN calls for a freeze on asset sales
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling on Central Coast Council to put a stop to its asset sales program, with sales to date having already exceeded the original target…
Hundreds flock to youth careers expo
Hundreds of young people flocked to Lake Haven Recreation Centre on September 15 to explore career, training and education opportunities at The Y NSW Employment Now Careers Expo. More than…
Housing plan to future-proof Red Bus business
A residential estate on the bus depot land at Bateau Bay is a plan by The Entrance Red Bus Services Pty Ltd to future-proof its business. The bus company has…
Landmark 24-storey tower for Kooindah Waters
Mercure Kooindah Waters is investing almost $90M to build Wyong’s first high-rise hotel tower to attract tourism to the region at a world-class standard. Plans include alterations and additions to…
Czech company to takeover Delta Electricity
The future of ageing Vales Point Power Station will soon be in the hands of private Czech company Sev.en Global Investments following an agreement by Delta Electricity Group to a…
Art House tops the nation in performing arts
The Art House opened its doors in Wyong in 2016, and in only six short years, has positioned itself as a venue of national significance, recently winning Performing Arts Centre…
Central Coast Business Awards finalists announced
Business NSW has announced the finalists in the 2022 Central Coast Business Awards, after receiving almost 100 applications. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the awards recognise…
New retailers set for Erina Fair
Erina Fair is gearing up for Christmas, with a number of new retailers set to open, including several national and international brands, and other stores to relocate within the centre….
LEC approves mixed use development for Ettalong
A controversial mixed-use development proposed for 227-233 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach, has been approved by the Land and Environment Court subject to a variety of amendments. Senior Commissioner Susan…
Plan for hair salon in home garage
Central Coast Council is considering a proposal to convert a garage in residential Hamlyn Terrace to establish a hairdressing salon. The owner at 1 Skyhawk Ave wants change of use…
New training centre opens at Tuggerah
Intercept Training Group has opened the doors to its new Safety Training Centre at Tuggerah, with an emphasis on the construction industry. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris,…