$50 tourism vouchers too little too late says Harris
A $530M State Government support package announced on October 20 to revive the events and tourism industry has been applauded by Business NSW Central Coast, but Shadow Minister for Jobs,…
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201-unit development approved for John Whiteway Drive
A controversial $110M residential project planned for 89 John Whiteway Dr, Gosford, has been approved by the Department of Planning as a State Significant Development. The Department said the project…
Terrigal project refusal to be reviewed
An application to add a sixth storey to a development already underway at 5-7 Church St Terrigal is once more in the spotlight, with the applicant requesting a review of…
Woy Woy business expands with new shop
The owner of Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables has expanded the business, opening a new shop in the heart of Gosford. The new shop on Watt St features a selection…
Competition for events funding likely to be fierce
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the announcement of the State Government’s $200M Recovery Package for Regional NSW designed to support events, shows and festivals. Regional Manager, Paula Martin, said…
Health service aims to repurpose nursing home
Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Services has lodged a development application with Central Coast Council to transform a vacant nursing home at Mardi into a community health centre. Japara Healthcare…
Gosford apartment over supply warning for investors
Gosford has ranked second in a list of the top 10 “danger zone suburbs” in the Greater Sydney area where there is an over-supply of apartments and investors have been…
$145M profit for clubs and pubs from gambling losses
Punters splurging on the pokies in the first half of this year has resulted in a combined net profit of $145M for clubs and hotels across the Central Coast. Liquor…
Profits healthy but challenges ahead
Newcastle Permanent Building Society Limited (Newcastle Permanent), with branches at Terrigal, Gosford, Tuggerah, Lake Haven and Bateau Bay, has announced one of its best years ever in 2020-21, growing both…
Winning family business achieves dream
Local manufacturer SpotGo has taken out the coveted 2021 Central Coast Business of the Year Award at a ceremony held online in front of over 150 business leaders. Business owner,…
Hydrogen company praises state strategy
Central Coast-based hydrogen company, Star Scientific, has praised the NSW Government’s green hydrogen strategy for entrenching the state as one of the key players on the global hydrogen map. Group…
IPART forum to consider draft ferry charges
A public forum will be held on October 18 to hear feedback from passengers and ferry operators following the announcement that draft fares for Central Coast Ferries may rise from…
Where have all the workers gone?
One local business has asked, ‘where have all the workers gone’, after job adverts have been left unanswered for weeks. The latest figures available from the Institute of Public Affairs…
The Old Pub sold for $32M
The historical Woy Woy Hotel is set to undergo a facelift after being acquired by a regionally focused hospitality company. Built in 1897 and commonly referred to as “The Old…
State to continue its share of pandemic support for seven weeks
The NSW Government will go it alone to fund an extension of the JobSaver program to help NSW businesses re-open their doors and get people back into jobs as restrictions…
Independent housing taskforce highlights need for broad collaboration
An independent report recently released by the State Government highlighted the need for collaboration between all levels of government, the housing development industry and the community to develop the right…
Advisors to lead businesses into ‘new normal’
Business NSW Central Coast has elected a new Regional Advisory Council, with Milestone Belanova Director, Barbara Ketley, taking the helm as President. Rod Dever, who is Learning and Development Coordinator…
Coast records high housing sales volumes
Median house prices on the Central Coast continue to grow steadily, with more surges in sales and rental pricing expected over the next 12 months, a new report has found….
Visitor economy gets two week head start
Following the release of the NSW Government’s three phases to reopen, Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the announcement that travel to the Central Coast will be allowed two weeks…
Map shows coastal management progress
The State Government has released a new interactive map which allows residents to check Council’s progress on preparing three Coastal Management Programs (CMPs) for the region, Council is working on…