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…
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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…
Atlantis apartments residents object to high rise Short St proposal
The Atlantis Apartments Residents Group (AARG) is hoping to convince Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel (RPP) to reject current plans for two high rise residential towers on the Short…
Government support for skip bin hire company
A West Gosford small business which launched earlier this month is set to hire out mobile skip bins across the region, after receiving tailored advice through the NSW Government’s Business…
Unemployment hits 6 per cent on the Coast
The official unemployment rate on the Central Coast has increased to 6.0 per cent from 5.3 per cent, although more jobs are being advertised in the region and youth unemployment…
New health and fitness centre at Lisarow
After nine years of helping more than 4,000 Coasties get fit from their home studio, personal trainers Jimmy and Kylie Haskell have opened their new Transitional Health and Fitness centre…
The Sewing Basket social enterprise opens in Kincumber
A new shop and warehouse at Kincumber will offer employment for people with disability, volunteering opportunities, and a wide range of donated fabrics and materials to inspire local sewing and…
West Gosford company recognised for sustainability
West Gosford manufacturing company, Chamberlain Group International, has taken out the Excellence in Sustainable Operations category in this year’s Hunter Manufacturing Awards (HMA), after continuing to thrive during COVID-19 restrictions….
World’s first automated surfboard hire system launched in Terrigal
Learning to surf but have no board? For Terrigal beachgoers, this is no longer a problem, with Automated Activities having launched the world’s first automated surf hire system, Rabbits Surf…
Research highlights issues impacting the health and wellbeing of retail workers
The National Retail Association (NRA) has released research findings, by electorate, highlighting issues impacting the health and wellbeing of retail workers, including customer abuse, crime, societal risk, smoking and nutrition….
NorthConnex to open to motorists on October 31
After months of waiting, commuters heading south will be relieved to hear that the time saving Northconnex tunnel will be open to drivers from October 31. However, Labor MPs are…
Virtual trade expo held in Stadium bubble
In an attempt to keep business revenues flowing on the Central Coast more than 100 businesses stood together to trade services virtually at the Bigger Backyard Virtual Trade Show on…
131 unit development at Erina proposed
Residents have until November 2 to file a submission on a proposal for a major housing development at Erina. The proposal, for 85-91 Karalta Rd, would see a mix of…
Survey points to future growth in co-working
The advent of COVID-19 has seen a dramatic increase in the number of Central Coast residents working from their homes, according to a survey by The Foundry Cowork into how…
Young St development a ‘catalyst to revitalise West Gosford’
Residents have until November 1 to make a submission on a major mixed used development proposed for 10 Young St, West Gosford. The 5-14 storey development would include retail premises…
Councils commit to a sustainable recovery
Central Coast Council is among more than 40 councils nationwide to commit to a sustainable economic recovery following COVID-19. A joint statement released by the councils commits to economic recovery…
New destination venue for Terrigal beachfront
Fancy a Bubble O Bill cocktail to wash down that Flamin’ Hot Dorito Fried Chicken? Well burger restaurant, Milky Lane, will give you that opportunity when it opens its sixth…
Aurrum Aged Care had a major renovation
Aurrum Aged Care Norah Head has a new look. The care home has been in the throes of a major renovation for the past few months and now staff have…
Apprentice and trainee wage subsidy welcomed
Business NSW Central Coast has praised a Federal Government subsidy for apprentices and traineeships which will see their wages subsidised for 12 months and act as an incentive for the…
Chef celebrates 20 years at restaurant
A Pearl Beach restaurant has celebrated the 20-year service of owner Mr Scott Fox as head chef. Mr Fox became joint owner of Pearls on the Beach restaurant, with his…