Eight Council properties sell for over $7M
Almost $7.8M has gone into Central Coast Council coffers from the sale of eight properties in the northern suburbs, to help with its financial recovery. Council made a list of…
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Agent General says region primed for export markets
More than 50 business leaders from all over the Central Coast heard about new trade opportunities opening up overseas when newly-announced NSW Agent General, Stephen Cartwright, visited the region on…
Former Leagues Club to become childcare centre
There’s been a baby boom on the Peninsula and growing demand for childcare services has resulted in the new owners of the former Woy Woy Leagues Club building deciding to…
Waterfront property auctioned for record price
A four-bedroom home in Orange Grove Road, Blackwall, owned by a long-standing Peninsula family, has sold for a record $3.7M at auction. Principal of inStyle Real Estate Agents, Larry Altavilla,…
Radio personality guest speaker at women’s event
The Community and Business Women’s Network will be holding its December meeting at Wyong River Canoe Club on December 8, offering business and community women the opportunity to network and…
Boarding house proposed for 825 square metre block
Plans have been lodged with Central Coast Council for a 24-room boarding house backing on to Taylor Park at The Entrance. The proposed development at 33 Dening St will accommodate…
Regional housing taskforce report now on Minister’s desk
An independent report released this week on how the NSW planning system can address housing supply and affordability in regional communities has met a mixed reaction on the Central Coast….
Historic hotel roars back to life with brand new look
The new look Hotel Gosford has reopened after 18 months of renovation which included a complete knockdown and rebuild of its restaurant. Group General Manager and investor, Jordan Harris, said…
Woy Woy pubs collectively worth $70M
The historic Bayview Hotel in Woy Woy has been sold to a partnership between Rugby League personality Sam Burgess and brother Luke with the Laundy Group. The Laundy family have…
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,…
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…