LPP approves controversial Koolewong development
A controversial mixed use development at Koolewong has been approved by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel, despite more than 50 submissions objecting to the proposal. The panel approved the…
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Rezoning proposal a precursor to Old Sydney Town revamp
A draft planning proposal seeking to rezone parts of a huge site at Somersby has been submitted to Central Coast Council, aimed at paving the way for a major revamp…
Voluntary non-profit business donates to charity
A new antiques and collectables shop has been established in Woy Woy as a voluntary non-profit business. The business is run solely by volunteers and donates a percentage of sales…
Planning proposal authority for Darkinjung development sites refused
Central Coast Council at its August 24 meeting has given away its planning proposal authority for Darkinjung Local Aborginal Land Council (DLALC) development sites at Wallarah, Doyalson and Lake Munmorah….
COVID safe businesses increase by 371 percent
Businesses are registering for COVID-safe credentials en-masse, with the number of certifications across the Central Coast increasing by 371 percent in the past month. New figures released on August 24…
Eating pizza … the Chicago way
A new pizza shop at Forrester’s Beach called Pizza Box is fighting against all the odds, one pizza at a time. Since opening its doors at the beginning of July,…
Call for NSW Women of the Year Award nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2021 NSW Women of the Year Awards and Parliamentary Secretary for the Centra Coast, Adam Crouch, is inviting entries. Crouch said the awards help…
Unmet demand for home-based aged and disability carers
While many Central Coast businesses fight to keep staff, Karen Barrett from the in-home care service, Trusted Home Care, is struggling to find workers.
Central Coast JobSeeker Figures for July
Fresh JobSeeker figures for July (unemployment benefits statistics) have arrived this week. There were 21,039 Central Coast residents registered for JobSeeker through CentreLink at the end of July, a slight…
Costume designer turns talents to reusable face masks
Central Coast locals are making the most of the demand for facemasks by starting up mask-making businesses from their homes.
Mountain Bike Plan of Management sought
Shadow Minister for Central Coast, David Harris, has ramped up his call for a Mountain Bike Plan of Management for the Central Coast by putting the matter on the State…
Petition calls for The Commonwealth Bank at The Entrance to reopen
More than 400 people have signed a petition prepared by The Entrance MP, David Mehan, calling on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to reopen the The Entrance branch. The…
Singer-songwriter one of five local Mum-preneurs
Five Central Coast businesswomen have been named as finalists in the prestigious AusMumpreneur awards, with the winners to be announced at the end of August. Running since 2009, the awards…
Bread, pastries and coffee – a lifeline for Bells at Killcare
Bells at Killcare has chosen to make its pop-up bakery permanent, after experiencing overwhelming success and support from the local community. The 5-star boutique hotel started the bakery during the…
Window closing for submissions on Parking Plan
Residents have until August 16 to provide comment on the Central Coast Parking Study and Implementation Plan, now on public exhibition via Council’s website. The plan has been guided by…
Lisarow industrial park application lodged
Residents have until September 4 to lodge submissions with Central Coast council on a Development Application (DA) for a mixed used light industrial park proposed for 27 Sunny Bank Rd,…
$2,000 boost for Community and Business Women’s Network
Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) will hold professional educational projects for small businesses during October, after winning the July round of the Greater Central Coast community funding program. The…
Welfare groups call for more social housing in the region
With recent data revealing 1,000 people are homeless on the Central Coast, welfare groups are adding their voice to calls for more social housing in the region. Shadow Minister for…
Tesch thanks church food pantry
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has thanked the Woy Woy Seventh-Day Adventist Church food pantry for its service. The food pantry provides affordable groceries and resources to struggling families…
Council’s VendorPanel Marketplace to support local procurement
Central Coast Council is making it easier for local businesses to supply it with products and services.