Panel defers caravan park decision
The Local Planning Panel wants legal advice on the permissibility of a caravan park proposal at Avoca Beach. An applicant wanting permission for a caravan park has been given four…
Business
Commuter numbers plummet as working from home takes hold
Working from home has become increasingly popular among Central Coast workers with latest data showing a decrease in people commuting to Sydney and an increase in those using co-working hubs….
JobMaker wage subsidy to support youth employment
Eligible Central Coast employers are now able to register for the new JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme, being administered by the ATO on behalf of the Government. The JobMaker Hiring Credit…
Battery back-up funded for four mobile towers
Four mobile towers in the North will be able to keep operating longer if the power goes out during or after natural disasters, thanks to a major new investment by…
Tuggerah to Wyong Economic Strategy adopted
Adoption of the Tuggerah to Wyong Economic Strategy at Central Coast Council’s November 30 meeting is more welcome news for the business community in the Northern Growth Corridor. President of…
Hospitality businesses encouraged to expand outdoor dining
Outdoor living is a big part of the culture on the Central Coast, and where appropriate, local hospitality businesses are being encouraged to expand their dining area and take it…
Central Coast Strategy feedback sought
The NSW Government is encouraging the community to provide feedback on the proposed Central Coast Strategy, as part of a seven-week public consultation period. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam…
$1.755M government grant attracts a major beverage manufacturer
Lisarow will soon be the home of a Australian alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturer thanks to $1.755M from the NSW Government’s Regional Investment Attraction Fund. The funding will allow Australian…
Number of job seekers falling on Coast
The number of job seekers on the Central Coast decreased in October by 1,017. This leaves 18,868 people receiving the JobSeeker supplement, with those receiving Youth Allowance taking the figure…
Green light for East Gosford units
Units proposed for Melbourne St East Gosford have been approved by the Local Planning Panel. The proposal for 22 units in Melbourne St went to the panel because it attracted…
Tesch survey heralds the future of work
Thousands of Peninsula residents have found a better work/life balance by working from home during COVID-19 restrictions, with many wanting to continue the practice, says Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch….
Black Friday sale exceeds expectations
A local antiques store had a successful return to sales last weekend with its Black Friday bonanza “doubling expectations” for store owner Mitchell Gordon. Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables ran…
Council meetings to alternate between Wyong and Gosford
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the return of Central Coast Council meetings to the Gosford chambers after months of “disconnect with southern ratepayers”. Administrator Dick Persson announced meetings…
Restrictions eased
Businesses all over the Central Coast are celebrating a major relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions which will come into force on December 7. Business NSW has described the announcement from Premier…
First Stage of The Rise opens in Erina
The first vertical retirement development of its kind on the Coast has opened at Erina. The first stage of RetireAustralia’s boutique apartment project, The Rise at Wood Glen, features 24…
Dinner party masterclass at Killcare
For locals who love to entertain in the holiday season, Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club will host an intimate cooking class with esteemed chef Nicola Coccia on Friday, December 4. Chef…
More housing needed on Peninsula
More growth corridors around Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong could be the answer to a growing imbalance between housing supply and demand on the Peninsula, according to Urban Development Institute…
Shadow Minister discusses ailing training sector
Shadow Minister for Education and Training, Tanya Plibersek, was on the Coast earlier in November to discuss the impact of the country’s ailing training sector on the availability of trades…
Further easing of restrictions for Christmas
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a relaxing of restrictions announced recently by Premier Gladys Berejiklian, saying the move will bode well for the region’s businesses as Christmas approaches. From…
Jobseekers decrease and job vacancies increase
The number of Jobseekers on the Central Coast decreased in October by 1,017 people.