Hardys Bay development given green light
Alterations to a previously approved mixed-use development in Araluen Dr, Hardys Bay, have been given the green light by Central Coast Council. Approval was granted by Central Coast Council on…
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New 4WD Supacentre at Lisarow
Outdoor enthusiasts welcomed the opening on November 6 of the 4WD Supacentre, home of Adventure Kings, at Lisarow. The Australian owned and operated outdoor retailer specialises in camping equipment and…
No places for new apprentices at Council next year
Central Coast Council’s apprentice and undergraduate programs for 2021 have been put on hold as a result of its financial crisis and $89M deficit. As part of its Business Recovery…
Minister for Finance was special guest at Chamber meeting
NSW Minister for Finance and Small Business, Damien Tudehope, was special guest at a Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce event during Small Business Month in October. Wyong Chamber hosted the…
$30,000 package for EcoDestination certification program
The Central Coast is one of six additional bushfire-affected destinations to receive support in the Build Back Better program to revitalise local economies through nature based tourism, thanks to a…
New infrastructure and initiatives funding available
Businesses and residents are now eligible for funding for new infrastructure and initiatives that will drive economic recovery, thanks to the State Government’s $250M Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. The…
Woy Woy employee wins Rotary Workmanship Award
A local employee has been awarded the Rotary Club of Woy Woy’s Pride of Workmanship award following his dedication and commitment to a Woy Woy fisher business. Beginning as a…
Business Conditions Survey reveals first bounce in confidence
With Central Coast job vacancies increasing 13% over the last month, and an overall increase of 14% since the new year, Business NSW Central Coast says the region is getting…
Killcare and Avoca beaches feature in television advertisement
Killcare and Avoca beaches will feature in a new Nescafe advertisement, following recent filming at both locations. The coffee ad shows a man and a woman enjoying a cup of…
Two four storey developments approved
The Local Planning Panel has approved a four storey 16-unit development at 55 Holden St, Gosford. The development, owned by Chrissie Group Pty Ltd, has an estimated value of $4.3M….
Recycling contamination is down by 59 per cent
Proper recycling is on the up across the Coast, with Cleanaway reporting recycling contamination is down by 59 per cent. The company, which works with Central Coast Council on waste…
The film crew sets up on Killcare Beach
The Central Coast is one of six additional bushfire affected destinations to receive support to build back better and revitalise their local economies through nature based tourism, thanks to a…
Six tower development rejected again
Six residential towers proposed for the northern entrance into Gosford have been refused by the Joint Regional Planning Panel at its October 26 meeting. Reasons included the impacts of rail…
New gallery opens
Artist Velia Newman has opened a new art gallery at Ettalong Beach with a strong focus on the community and supporting local artists. A professional artist for 22 years, Newman…
Ettalong Beach seniors’ housing development completed
A $3.2M seniors housing project at Ettalong Beach has been completed following calls from local seniors looking to downside. Peninsula Villages’ development in Springwood St will accommodate a total of…
NorthConnex may be a game changer
The recently opened NorthConnex tunnel could be a game changer for the Peninsula, according to the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. President Matthew Wales welcomed the opening on October 31 of…
Three-storey development proposed adjacent to Ettalong Wharf
A three-storey mixed use development has been proposed for a site adjacent to the Ettalong ferry terminal, where a 24-room boarding house was refused by the then Gosford Council in…
Inaugural meeting of business women’s network
The Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) met for the first-time on the Peninsula last week to celebrate the highs and share the lows of community, business and womanhood. First…
New Umina fitness centre to open
A Umina fitness centre is set to open its doors on Monday, November 9, following a multi-million dollar project and merger of Merrylands RSL and Club Umina. First Class Fitness…
Club Wyong RSL members voted unanimously in favour of amalgamation
Club Wyong RSL members have voted unanimously in favour of an amalgamation with Australia’s largest registered club, Mounties Group, a move which ensures its future and represents Mounties’ first venue…