Gosford affordable housing project set to begin
Construction is set to begin next month on a 41-unit affordable housing development in Gosford, which received final approval this week after being fast tracked through the State Government’s Planning…
Business
Wage subsidy for apprentices extended
Central Coast businesses are breathing a collective sigh of relief following announcements this week of the extension of several Federal Government initiatives designed to keep businesses operating as the coronavirus…
JobKeeper extension eases fears of economic cliff
For many Central Coast businesses, an extension of the JobKeeper program announced this week by the Federal Government could prove to be the difference between staying afloat and going under….
Driverless vehicles a big opportunity for people with a disability
What might self-driving cars do for people with a disability in places like the Central Coast?
Local procurement to feature in Council support for local businesses
Central Coast Council is continuing to support the local economy with a range of measures to help businesses experiencing hardship in the current economic climate. The initiatives follow an earlier…
JobKeeper extension brings happiness to the arts and hospitality sectors
For many Central Coast businesses, an extension of the JobKeeper program announced this week by the Federal Government could prove to be the difference between staying afloat and going under….
The Entrance’s business problems won’t be solved by the channel being dredged – Mehan
Members of The Entrance business community believe that this summer could be their last if Central Coast Council does not start dredging the channel within the next six weeks. Toni…
Council raises concerns over proposed DLALC Somersby development
Central Coast Council has crafted its response to the proposed Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council proposal to rezone land at 250 Reeves St, Somersby, to allow a 14-lot subdivision of about…
Choice Living Avoca says ‘loneliness’ driving demand for communal retirement living
The proponent of a controversial seniors’ housing development at Kincumber says a new study reinforces the need for more communal living options on the Coast. Currently under consideration by Central…
JobKeeper extended but at a lower rate and with strings attached
The JobKeeper wage subsidy will be extended until March 2021 at a lower rate. Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, announced on July 21 that JobKeeper would be…
New Erina physiotherapy clinic approved
A $950,000 physiotherapy clinic at Erina has been approved by Central Coast Council, despite concerns raised by neighbours around traffic congestion loss of privacy overshadowing and asbestos removal. To be…
Avoca Beachside Markets update
UPDATE: The Avoca Markets have now been cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns The well-known Avoca Beachside Markets will be resuming on Sunday, July 26, after being forced to stop…
1,500 Coasties employed on NorthConnex project
More than 1,500 Central Coast workers and 50 local businesses have been involved in building the $3B NorthConnex project, which will save the region’s commuters hours in travel time when…
Council series to discuss the future of education
Central Coast Council’s next Innovation Series event will focus on the future of education. Running from 8:30am on July 16, the online event is set to feature the University of…
Landlords yet to utilise land tax relief
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has responded to State Opposition claims that the NSW Government is yet to pay $439M of the $440M of COVID-19 land tax…
10,000 first home loan guarantees on offer
First home buyers on the Central Coast are being encouraged to apply for a new round of 10,000 loan guarantees which became available on July 1. Member for Robertson, Lucy…
Backyard getting bigger for local business
More than 400 Central Coast businesses have pledged to spend $21M in supporting each other through the Bigger Backyard Central Coast campaign. Nine weeks into the Central Coast’s largest buy…
JobKeeper ‘cliff’ looming
Central Coast businesses are becoming increasingly worried about their future as the end date for the JobKeeper supplement looms.
Seniors’ housing development for 202 residents proposed in Wadalba
A $61M seniors’ housing development for 202 residents is proposed for an 11ha site in Wadalba. The proposal by Johns Road Pty Ltd, on land bounded by 125 to 135…
22 parcels of land to be reclassified
Central Coast Council is proposing to reclassify 22 parcels of land from operational classification to community land. Land that is owned by Council is public land that has been classified…