Local land values out perform the state
Land values on the Central Coast increased by a whopping 43.3 per cent in the 12 months to July 1, 2021, with the suburbs of Dooralong, Jilliby, Ourimbah and Palm…
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Fresh food growers doing all they can
Freshmark, the trading name of the NSW Chamber of Fresh Produce Limited, has described the current COVID situation in NSW as having decimated Australia’s labour supply. Freshmark is a member-based…
Greens ‘alarmed’ by Peat Island proposal
The Central Coast Greens have added their voice to a chorus of disapproval over development plans for the Peat Island precinct. They have called on Central Coast Council to consider…
Norah Head gets new hall with NSW Government help
Norah Head is to benefit from a new community hall to be built on the grounds of the hockey club oval. Backed by a $935,000 boost from the NSW government’s…
Beach suburb land values sky rocket
Land values on the Central Coast increased by 43.3 per cent in the 12 months to July 1, 2021, with the Peninsula recording exceptional growth in the residential and commercial…
Last chance to comment on what Council charges businesses in fees
An analysis of a sample of charges imposed by Central Coast Council over four years on small business operators has shown what appears to be an absence of consistency and…
Manufactured home estate applicant lobbies Premier and Cabinet
An application to make amendments to a development application for a relocatable home village at Lake Munmorah, originally approved in 2015, has been advertised by Central Coast Council. Documents submitted…
Iconic pie bakery to open at Ourimbah
A new Heatherbrae’s Pies outlet under construction at Ourimbah is expected to open in April and bring 50 jobs to the region. Heatherbrae’s Pies has been operating at Raymond Terrace…
Regenerative design expert to speak at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach Environment Group will host Architect Caroline Pidcock to give a talk about Regenerative Design and Development at Pearl Beach Hall on Friday, January 28. Regenerative design is…
Macleay rezoning “would not impact Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland”
A Planning Proposal to rezone the western part of the lot at 18 Macleay Avenue, Woy Woy, has received a Gateway Determination by NSW Planning so Council’s consultations with government…
Award-winning housing provider here to stay
BUSINESS – Pacific Link Housing had a big year in 2021 with the completion of a major affordable housing project on the Central Coast and a number of award wins….
West Gosford shopping centre upgrade will be ready within months
The redevelopment of the West Gosford Shopping Centre is on track to be completed within the next few months despite the fact the site has been idle for several weeks….
Kincumber farmer breeds crickets for protein
BUSINESS – Mikkel Overgaard of Kincumber is convinced cricket-based protein will become a dietary staple in Australia and he is determined to be at the forefront. Overgaard moved to the…
Residents asked to contribute to character statement
Central Coast Council is inviting community feedback on what makes up the unique character of Toukley, Canton Beach, Noraville and Norah Head, as part of developing local character statements for…
Woolworths looks to expand Warnervale operation
Woolworths has signaled to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment that it has plans to invest $68M in the extension of its existing warehouse and distribution centre at Warnervale….
Beach and stadium facilities in line for upgrades
Three projects across the Central Coast will be delivered under the latest wave of Stronger Country Communities funding provided by the NSW Government. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam…
Panel refuses Umina development for non-compliance
The Local Planning Panel (LPP) has again ruled against the recommendation of Central Coast Council staff by refusing development consent to DA61540/2021 for demolition and construction of commercial premises and…
Inner Wheel donates to children’s charity
Central Coast charity We Care Connect was the winner following a Christmas stall run by the ladies of the Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North at Kincumber Village Shopping Centre…
More local builders rewarded for excellence
Central Coast builders have taken out a number of categories at the 2021 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards. Recently presented virtually, the 21st annual awards celebrated the…
Audit office delays may impact Council’s IPART requests
Administrator Rik Hart has criticised “external agencies” that were making life tough for Central Coast Council. He has reluctantly agreed to a “request” from the NSW Audit Office that Council…