Universal pre-Kindergarten for NSW children
In big news for Central Coast parents, NSW is to launch one of the biggest education reforms in a generation, starting with the introduction of a universal pre-Kindergarten year of…
Business
Wage rises will put pressure on small businesses: Business NSW
Business NSW Central Coast says the decision of the Fair Work Commission to raise the national minimum wage by 5.2 per cent and modern award minimum wage rates by 4.6…
More workers comp entitlements for volunteer emergency workers
Volunteer emergency workers on the Central Coast will now be eligible for the same workers compensation entitlements as their professional counterparts, following amendments to State legislation. NSW Parliament has approved…
Mingara and sport academy partnership spans 20 years
The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) and Mingara Recreation Club have strengthened their ongoing partnership with a further two-year commitment. CCAS Managing Director, Ian Robilliard OAM, said Mingara Recreation…
Council powers on with infrastructure works
Despite its financial challenges, Central Coast Council is powering ahead with infrastructure works to upgrade, renew, maintain and improve community facilities, services and open space green areas. CEO, David Farmer,…
Top architectural award for Leagues Club Park
Gosford’s Leagues Club Park has taken the top Award of Excellence in the Play Spaces category of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW 2022 Awards. Designed by Turf…
Paid parental leave for dads
Central Coast fathers employed in the public sector will be entitled to 14 weeks’ paid parental leave from October as the State Government encourages teachers, nurses, firefighters and other workers…
Council asks for more detail on Old Sydney town redevelopment plan
The Bring Back Old Sydney Town group is hopeful of a satisfactory outcome for proposed redevelopment of the former OST site, with Central Coast Council asking World Cultural Tourism Village…
Terrigal penthouse storey knocked back … again
Despite hearing from three speakers on behalf of the applicant, the Central Coast Local Planning Panel has upheld its refusal of a proposed modification on a development underway in Terrigal….
Small business strategy open for public comment
Public consultation is open on the NSW Government’s Small Business Strategy which will chart the course over the next three years for about 800,000 small businesses across the state. NSW…
Help make Toukley and The Entrance shine
Central Coast Council is out to make Toukley and The Entrance shine and is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local businesses interested in coordinating community events in the two…
Rezoning plans for housing at Forresters Beach
A planning proposal for a residential subdivision in Forresters Beach is now open for public comment. Plans are to rezone the triangular site on the urban fringe between 137-145 Bakali…
Gosford RSL brew takes bronze at international beer awards
Since opening a few years ago, Gosford RSL’s Oak Haven Brewery has gone from strength to strength and has now taken out a bronze award at the Australian International Beer…
Subdivision changes to Jilliby industrial project
Changes to the development of Warner Industrial Park have been approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. Warner Industrial Park, at the corner of Sparks Rd and Hue…
Tenants advisory service funding extended for a year
Labor MPs on the Central Coast have welcomed the news that the Central Coast Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (CCTAAS) has secured ongoing funding for a further 12 months. The…
Mamigato brings a touch of France to Ettalong Beach
A graphic designer by trade, Cecile Bon of Woy Woy has always had a love of baking. And now she and partner Luc Grimaud are set to open a specialist…
2022 awards for business excellence now open
Nominations are open for the Business Wyong 2022 Annual Business Awards to recognise the achievements of businesses, their employees and leaders. Wyong Business President, Matt Lusted, said it was a…
New management to take over Central Coast Stadium
Central Coast Council has confirmed that the management of Central Coast Stadium will be taken over by VenuesLive, one of Australia’s largest private stadium operators. An announcement was made earlier…
Terrigal gallery trials NFTs
Kerry-Anne Blanket, director of the KAB Gallery at Terrigal, is the first on the Central Coast to trial NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). The Australian contemporary art expert said she was excited…
Planning panel reviews refusal of Terrigal development modification
The Central Coast Local Planning Panel was set to consider a review of its refusal of an amendment to a Terrigal development on May 26, with a determination expected to…