Central Coast to join five other regions to form megacity
It’s official – the Central Coast is to be combined with five other cities to form a ‘megacity’, a move which has been applauded by both sides of the political…
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Program offers mental health coaching to businesses
Almost 200 Central Coast businesses have signed up for a new program highlighting the importance of mentally healthy workplaces. SafeWork NSW has teamed up with Sydney Football Club (Sydney FC)…
Seven year wait ends for final Chain Valley Bay, Crangan Bay development plans
It’s been brewing for seven years but the Draft Planning Proposal for the site that will support 627 homes on the Pacific Highway close to Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan and Summerland Point has finally landed, ready for public exhibition.
Download the work safety app
Central Coast workers are being urged to download an app to make workplaces safer for employees. The Speak Up Save Lives app allows workers to anonymously raise safety concerns with…
Three Coast businesses shine at awards ceremony
Three Central Coast businesses have taken out gongs at the 2021 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, announced on March 19 at Star Casino. The Australian Small Business Champion Awards support…
Sparks Rd blocks snapped up by EBH and Australian Native Landscapes
Two substantial blocks off Sparks Road at Halloran have shifted in the past week, with EBH Environmental snapping one up sizeable block with a view to it becoming a recycling centre.
Wildlife corridor widened to correct mapping error
Landowners at Wadalba South affected by Council mapping error.
Labor first time buyer election promise offers little for Coast buyers
Labor has made an election to promise to extend the existing First Home Loan Deposit Scheme out to regional areas, but small tweaks to the scheme will do little to change the state of play for first time buyers on the Coast.
Terrigal Sailing Club venue tender extended
Central Coast Council has extended the tender deadline for a new business opportunity at Terrigal Haven. The Council is looking for a new hospitality business to take over the old…
Coast business community welcomes Budget measures
Business NSW Central Coast has praised the Federal Budget, handed down on March 29, for providing targeted support for businesses as they grapple with skills shortages, the pandemic recovery and…
Robertson named in top 5 for housing stress, organisations in crisis
Local renters and homeowners are reportedly under significant pressure following a new survey that revealed 70 per cent of renters are living in housing stress. The report from the Digital Finance Analytics &…
Controversial Booker Bay development approved by Local Planning Panel
The construction of a two-storey dual occupancy development and subsequent demolition of an existing dwelling in Booker Bay was approved unanimously by the Local Planning Panel (LPP) on March 24….
New beer garden opens at Ettalong Bowling Club
It was all beer and bowls at the Ettalong Bowling Club last weekend when it opened its new beer garden with many supporters in attendance. The new garden and entertainment…
Pacific Highway upgrade a gift horse for revitalised Wyong Race Club
The promise of the Pacific Highway Upgrade, a tie-up with the Coast’s famed Chef Daniel and a strategy to bolster its entertainment offering is combining to usher in a new era for Wyong Race Club.
Ourimbah masterplan adopted despite height concerns
Council has adopted the revised Ourimbah Area Strategy and Centre Masterplan, but residents remain concerned the plan, which has undergone slight revisions since December 2021, fails to offer solid guidelines…
Local not-for-profit groups awarded $128k in grants
Local not-for-profits We Care Connect and Options Theatre Company have been awarded $128K in grants by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.
Buying a first home is becoming ever more difficult
The dream of home ownership is becoming more and more difficult for Central Coast residents to achieve, with the average time needed to save a deposit for an entry-level home…
$30M Health Hub proposed for Gosford
A new $30M state-of-the-art Health Hub has been proposed for Showground Rd adjacent to Gosford Hospital. As demand for healthcare clinicians on the Central Coast continues to rise at rapid…
Support for small businesses extended
Small businesses on the Central Coast hit by the Omicron wave have been handed a further lifeline, with the Small Business Support Program extended to a new closing date of…
Council reveals it’s scouting for RPAC sites
Council is considering locations for the regional arts centre – no previously targeted sites included.