New DA for Wyoming caravan park
Residents have until August 5 to lodge a submission on a development application for extension of the operation of the Wyoming Caravan Park for five years. With the current approval…
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Commonwealth Bank to close Umina Beach branch
The Commonwealth Bank is set to close its Umina Beach branch on August 26, with many in the Peninsula community left blindsided by the decision. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President,…
Al fresco dining measures extended
Business NSW Central Coast has applauded the extension of alfresco dining measures for a further 12 months. Minister for Hospitality and Racing, Kevin Anderson, said the measures enable hospitality businesses…
Townhouse proposal attracts 16 submissions
An application to build three townhouses on a block in Paul St, Umina Beach, will be considered by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel on July 21, with a recommendation…
Top award for Greater Bank
Greater Bank has been named Customer-Owned Institution of the Year as part of Money Magazine’s Consumer Finance Awards for the third year in a row. The Central Coast-based financial institution…
Help for flood-affected businesses and NFPs
Small businesses, primary producers and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations affected by the June-July severe flooding and storms can now apply for up to $75,000 in support through Service NSW. Parliamentary Secretary…
Naughty Noodle Fun Haus up for two major awards
Awards success could be in the immediate future for the Central Coast’s Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, which has been announced as a finalist in the Performing Arts category of the…
Local brand paying forward to alleviate homelessness
Mitch Connelly founder of the local clothing brand Flayme Industries is raising money for Coast Shelter this month as a way to help alleviate homelessness on the Central Coast. There’s…
Application to replace fire-damaged oyster processing facility
The lessee of land at 15 Kowan Rd, Mooney Mooney, has lodged a development application with Central Coast Council for the replacement of a shed on the industrial site which…
IGA Xpress Kincumber takes out two state awards
IGA Xpress at Kincumber has taken out two major gongs at the IGA Metcash state awards and is set to proceed to the national finals next week. Part-owner Chris Clark…
Court to mediate over Toukley boarding house
The Land and Environment Court has called a conciliation conference in an attempt to resolve matters surrounding a boarding house proposal in Toukley. It involves transforming a rundown old nursing…
Key 2 Realty preferred agency for student rentals
The University of Newcastle has named Key2 Realty as its preferred real estate agent to actively source long-term residential rental property options for its students on the Central Coast. Key2…
Funding boost for affordable housing providers on Coast
Community Housing Providers on the Central Coast will receive relief from rent rises in the private market with a $7.5M funding boost from the State government to keep properties available…
New application for commercial and housing development at Umina
A new application for a shop-top housing development at Umina Beach has been lodged with Central Coast Council after the initial DA was rejected by the Local Planning Panel in…
New Strata Hub to benefit Coast residents
Central Coast residents of strata properties stand to benefit from a new digital Strata Hub, with more than 83,000 strata schemes across the state able to register in the interests…
State Government’s graduate program opens up new job options
The NSW Government is creating jobs and supporting career pathways for talented graduates in the state’s most in-demand professions through its Government Graduate Program. In response to labour shortages and…
Maccas for Mt Penang … submissions open on new DA
A new development application (DA) for a commercial development within the Mt Penang Parklands has been lodged 18 months after the project was rejected by the Central Coast Local Planning…
Modern makeover for historic Wyong hotel
The Royal Hotel, an historic icon in Wyong, is about to undergo another update with alterations and expansion of the beer garden and outdoor area. This latest plan for the…
Free hospitality training for school students
Young people on the Central Coast are set to benefit from fee-free hospitality training during the winter school holidays to help them get the skills they need for the jobs…
Extended operations approved for Somersby concrete batching plant
The Central Coast Local Planning Panel has approved the extension of operations at a concrete manufacturing facility at Somersby despite a raft of objections to the proposal. At its meeting…