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…
Business
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…
Resource and campaign aim to boost economy
Two initiatives have been launched by Central Coast Council to assist the hundreds of local businesses preparing to reopen as the easing of COVID restrictions draws closer. Every dollar spent…
Back to business day worth celebrating
Business NSW Central Coast is calling on business owners, their employees and customers to share how they are planning to celebrate the re-opening of their favourite businesses in the region…
Advocacy services encouraged to apply for funding
Local disability advocacy services have been encouraged to apply for a new funding scheme after the NSW Government’s launch of the Disability Advocacy Futures Program. Under the new program, more…
Booker Bay residents oppose residential flats
A development application to construct a two-storey residential flat building in Booker Bay has recently finished its exhibition and residents are not happy. The applicant seeks to construct the building…
Scheme provides work for local electricians
Local tradies are being called upon by the NSW Government to install LED lights in public schools to improve classroom lighting and cut power bills. The $157.8M LED Lighting Upgrade…
Program to help with recovery and resilience
With hundreds, if not thousands of Central Coast businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns, many have neglected keeping their emergency response plans up to date. A new fully-subsidised initiative from the…
North well represented in annual awards
Finalists have been announced in the 2021 Central Coast Business Awards from a pool of about 100 entries across 10 different categories. The Central Coast NSW Business Awards recognise growth,…
Experts say club chefs’ dishes rival fine dining
The votes are in and the Central Coast winners of the 2021 Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards have been announced, with Munmorah Bowling Club and The Ary at Toukley…
Fun Haus a finalist for business innovation award
The Ettalong Beach-based arts and culture organisation, Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, has been recognised for their role in social innovation after being named as a finalist in the 2021 Central…
Cookies sent to frontline health workers
A Umina Beach local and small business owner is helping send a slice of hope to COVID-impacted hospitals as a way of saying thanks to front-line health workers doing it…
Panel to decide Jack Grant subdivision
A $2.5M subdivision at 31 Aldenham Rd, Warnervale is due to face the Local Planning Panel this week. The developers want to increase the number of residential blocks by three…