Nine properties sold at Council auction
In the end, only nine properties went under the hammer at the first of two auctions for unpaid rates and charges at Central Coast Council chambers on Tuesday, February 27….
Real Estate
Report compares Central Coast housing and rentals
Rent prices on the Central Coast are in the second highest bracket of all regional areas in NSW but according to a new property data report, rentals on the Coast…
Kariong records greatest house price rise in region
Kariong has been named as the Central Coast suburb which has experienced the greatest rise in house prices over the past year. Analysis of the latest valuation data, as reported…
CEN still fighting for new planning legislation
Community Environment Network (CEN) Chair Gary Chestnut has accused Central Coast Council of spreading “false and misleading information” in respect to its planning practices, as CEN continues to push for…
Developers to appeal DA refusal in court
Developers for a proposal that was refused by the Local Planning Panel in November 2022 will appeal the decision in the Land and Environment Court. The panel refused the application…
New life for former nursing home
Yerin Aboriginal Health Services has plans to instill new life into the former Japara Aged Care Facility at Mardi and establish a community centre with a range of wellbeing programs…
New home for 3 Villages group
The 3 Villages Community Group (3VCG) has secured custodianship of the Saratoga Community Hall for five years. President Taia Sansom signed the lease on February 13, giving the community group…
Benefits of first homebuyers scheme
More than 200 first homebuyers across the 2250 postcode have been helped into their first home thanks to the NSW Government’s First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme. Member for Gosford Liesl…
New clubhouse for Lakeland community at Buff Point
Hometown Australia will officially open the newly completed clubhouse at its Lakeland community at Buff Point on Thursday, February 22. Visitors are invited to soak in the vibrant atmosphere of…
Helping Coasties buy their first home
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme has helped more than 1,500 people on the central Coast into their first home since May 2022. More…
Plan for affordable rentals in Woy Woy
A new project by Pacific Link Housing at Woy Woy will increase affordable smaller units which are scarce in the private rental market. According to 2021 Census information the Woy…
McDonald’s not welcome in Toukley says locals
McDonald’s wants to set-up shop in Toukley, opposite the primary school, but the locals are making it quite clear that the fast-food chain is not welcome. The community Facebook page…
More social housing for Wyong
An ambitious reform to tackle the state’s housing crisis has been delivered with the official launch of Homes NSW, with one of its first tasks to turbocharge the construction, maintenance…
Seniors living project at Gorokan
Plans have been submitted to Central Coast Council to build six villas specifically for seniors at 139 and 141 Wallarah Rd, Gorokan. The development application sets out how the proposal…
Next stage of Wyong Hospital redevelopment
The next phase of the $200M Wyong Hospital Redevelopment is a step closer, with a builder appointed and construction set to begin early this year. Health Infrastructure Acting Executive Director…
Suspend Council’s planning powers: CEN
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called on the NSW Government to suspend Central Coast’s planning powers and fix the Coast’s LEP. The LEP is the Local Environment Plan that…
New event centre for revamped RSL club
Gosford RSL Club will present the Central Coast’s newest and most captivating event space in May when it opens The Gallery, located on the top level of the new $45M…
Developers go to court as DA times drag
A developer has used the Land and Environment Court to gain four development approvals after using the “deemed refusal” rule from Central Coast Council. Three of the developments approved are…
Water and sewer upgrade powers ahead
Essential water and sewer infrastructure works continue in the Gosford CBD as Central Coast Council sets about catering to the growing needs of the city into the future. Council’s Water…
Controversial Terrigal development site up for sale
A partially built block of units at 5-7 Church St, Terrigal, goes up for auction on February 10. The site is being advertised as “a unique opportunity to acquire this…