Important needs in our local community overlooked in Budget
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says that what is disturbing about the Federal Budget announced on October 7, is that so many needs that are important in our local…
Business
Business women’s network expands to the Peninsula
The Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) is expanding to the Peninsula with the first event scheduled for October 28 at Umina Beach. The CBWN aims to unite women on…
Submissions open for East Gosford affordable housing development
Submissions will close on November 6 on a proposed eight-unit affordable housing development in Russell St, East Gosford. A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) lodged with the Development Application (DA)says…
Submissions close on gateway redevelopment
Submissions have closed on a $300M mixed use precinct proposed for a large block of land opposite Gosford railway station, with the Department of Planning now calling on the proponent…
Support program for struggling small business
Small business owners feeling overwhelmed by the impact of the coronavirus have been offered a lifeline, with Beyond Blue launching a new initiative to support their mental health. Australian Small…
Enter the Fibre Zone
Businesses across the Central Coast are now able to request high-speed fibre broadband with NBN Co rolling out a new Business Fibre Initiative, as part of a $700M package to…
Significant reforms to Australia’s solvency framework
The Federal Government is set to undertake the most significant reforms to Australia’s solvency framework in 30 years as part of its economic recovery plan. The reforms, which draw on…
Much more social housing needed
Labor MPs and welfare organisations are calling for more social housing projects on the Central Coast, with Coast Shelter reporting there are more than 1300 people on social housing waiting…
More than just a recycling centre
The Australian Men’s Shed Association has supported the health and wellbeing of older men for over 20 years, an act of kindness local, Ross Murray, has received firsthand. Murray reflected…
Tourism boom over the long weekend
It was a busy long weekend across the Central Coast as tourists flocked in from Sydney and further afield.
Naughty Noodle secures National SEFA Partnership
Central Coast arts and culture organisation Naughty Noodle Fun Haus is celebrating its second birthday with a new partnership set to help expand its operations. The organisation’s progressive and resilient…
Holiday long weekend boom
It was a busy long weekend across the Central Coast as tourists flocked in from Sydney and further afield. Hotspots such as Terrigal, The Entrance and Killcare all saw an…
Unity Bank offer tips for young home buyers
First-home buyers may need up to four months longer to save for a deposit compared to a year ago according to a report by Domain released recently. However, the decline…
Business applauds Budget measures
Business NSW Central Coast has praised the Budget, which it says is focused on supporting businesses to hire new staff, and putting money back into the pockets of business owners,…
Mixed reactions to Federal Budget
There has been mixed reaction on the Central Coast to the 2020 Federal budget, handed down on October 6 by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who said it is “all about jobs”….
The reinvention of Young Barons
Popular Woy Woy pasta restaurant Young Barons has rebranded as a specialist deli in response to coronavirus challenges. Instead of closing during the period of strict social restrictions, owners Bryce…
Wicks sees positive Budget impact on the Coast
Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks says the Federal Budget will put more money in the pockets of Central Coast households and generate local jobs, but Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill says…
92 lot residential subdivision approved
A residential subdivision for 92 homes on almost 6ha at Woongarrah has been given the go ahead by Central Coast Council. The site, within the area known as Warnervale Town…
Calls to leverage opportunities surrounding rail maintenance facility
Budgewoi Ward Councillor, Greg Best, will call for support at Central Coast Council’s meeting on October 12, to leverage business and job opportunities surrounding the Kangy Angy rail fleet maintenance…
Green light for (slimmer) Kibbleplex redevelopment
It’s all systems go for the Gosford Alive five-tower development planned for old Kibbleplex site in Gosford, with the Independent Planning Commission approving the concept plan and stage one works…