Rejected boarding house proposal to be reviewed
The developer of a proposed boarding house at Ourimbah has requested Central Coast Council to review its refusal of the project. Urbanesque Planning Pty Ltd, on behalf of owner Pinchgut…
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New vehicle sanitisation station for taxi, uber drivers
Taxi and Uber drivers on the Central Coast can have their vehicles kept COVID safe for free, thanks to a new vehicle sanitisation station which opened at West Gosford on…
Local businesses team up to support others
Two Central Coast businesses have teamed up to provide personalised automatic sanitisation stands for businesses, sporting clubs and community organisations as fears of a second wave of COVID-19 in NSW…
Councillor Marquart’s absence critical to Operating Plan vote
The absence of Councillor Troy Marquart proved critical, as it turned out, to the passage of Council’s 2020/21 Operating Plan. In a statement to Coast Community News, Councillor Marquart said…
Extension to Epicentre San Remo Neighbourhood Centre approved
Central Coast Local Planning Panel has approved plans for an extension to Epicentre San Remo Neighbourhood Centre. The panel met on July 23 to deal with a development application (430/2019)…
Construction started on the ING purpose built office
Construction started on July 20 on the ING purpose built office in Wyong, which is due to open in 2022 and provide 400 jobs. ING Australia’s CEO, Uday Sareen, said…
Contractionary operational budget passed after a fiery debate
This year’s operational budget was passed on the Mayor’s casting vote after a fiery debate that lasted almost two hours at Central Coast Council’s July 27 meeting. The outcome could…
JobKeeper hits the mark and will continue to provide support
[Editorial by Josh Frydenburg] Since JobKeeper was announced on the 30th March it has provided a massive economic and psychological boost to the nation. At a cost of $70 billion…
Small businesses cautious on utilising loan guarantee scheme
Business NSW Central Coast has cautiously welcomed a recent announcement of an extension of the Federal Government’s Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme but says businesses remain concerned about a range of…
Local businesses required to have Covid-safe credentials
Central Coast businesses are being urged to check, test and promote their COVID-safe credentials as a way of minimising the potential spread of the coronavirus in the region. cover safe…
North Construction voted one of the best places to work
Tuggerah-based company, North Construction & Building, has been voted one of the best places to work in Australia. The 100% employee-owned commercial construction company ranked 17 in the 2020 edition…
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…
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…