Local real estate companies recognised for innovation
Raine and Horne Terrigal and Property Realm have been shortlisted as a finalist for the REB Awards for innovation in 2020 The Real Estate Business Awards recognise business excellence across…
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New grant a boost for local exporters
A new State Government initiative could be just the lifeline that small and medium exporters on the Central Coast need. With exports accounting for over a third of the region’s…
John Whiteway Drive developer called upon to respond to objections
The proponent of a $110M residential project planned for 89 John Whiteway Dr, Gosford, has been asked to respond to submissions opposing the development as it progresses through the Department…
Council to host online Innovation Breakfast Series
Central Coast Council will host an online Innovation Breakfast Series event focused around the theme Future of Work on June 18. The free event will feature guest speakers, Christina Gerakiteys…
Business welcomes extension of instant asset write-off
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the news that the Federal will extend the $150,000 instant asset write-off for six months to December 31. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said…
Busways a shining light in climate change adaptation
Busways is now powering its Kincumber bus depot with renewable energy to further reduce its carbon footprint and deliver a clean, sustainable future. The new 99.6kw solar system installed across…
Business NSW urges consistency on re-opening
Central Coast business owners are confused and frustrated over a lack of clarity surrounding the possible return to normal operations, says Business NSW Central Coast. “Business owners see tens of…
Wedding bliss still a way off for local wedding industry
Couples wanting to marry may be celebrating the relaxation of wedding restrictions, but according to one local celebrant, the industry is heading towards a crossroad. For the past three months,…
Council loses benefit of $2.7M from development application fees
The State Government has picked up $2.7M this financial year from development application fees that Central Coast Council would have received in the past. The fees were for State Significant…
Council supports planning proposal for 190 manufactured homes
The first step to add another 190 manufactured homes next to the Valhalla village in Chain Valley Bay got the green light from Central Coast Council. Vivacity Property Pty Ltd,…
1,429 Central Coast businesses have applied for state government grant
Applications for the NSW state government small business COVID-19 support grant have been extended to June 30. The criteria for funding has also been extended to include micro-breweries, cellar doors…
Parking strategy adopted with amendments
[Wyong] Finding alternative parking sites for commuters, in addition to Rose St, Wyong, has been added to the parking strategy adopted by Central Coast Council, after Cr Mehrtens put forward…
Boarding house approved at North Gosford
A $4.67M boarding house has been approved for a site at 122 Henry Parry Drive, North Gosford. The project got the nod from Central Coast Council on May 20 and…
Gigabit speed internet on the way
NBN Co will turn on gigabit connections to parts of the Central Coast as early as next year. But there’s a caveat – it will only be available to customers…
Oddball offers post-Covid marketing ebook
Central Coast website design and marketing agency Oddball Marketing is offering free help to businesses looking to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Combining their collective knowledge and industry experience,…
Council puts the spotlight on YIPA artists
Talented young singers, actors and music makers have become a highlight of Central Coast Council’s new Coast Connect YouTube channel. Launched to help council deliver a range of valued community…
Government extends timeline for small business grants
Central Coast small businesses impacted by COVID-19 now have more time to apply for the NSW Government’s highly popular $10,000 small business grants. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and…
NBN survey suggests flexible work is here to stay
Working from home could become the new norm, even after the coronavirus threat is behind us, according to the NBN Australian Covid-19 Behavioural Change Survey. More than 80% of respondents…
Ourimbah Creek Floodplain Management Plan adopted with Kangy Angy flood amendment
Flood risk in the Ourimbah Creek catchment will be further investigated now that the Kangy Angy Rail Fleet Maintenance Facility is all but completed, and with particular reference to flooding…
415 new dwellings approved in March quarter
Central Coast Council adopted their third quarter report into the Activities of the Development Assessment & Environment and Certification Units and asked for the written report on new procedures for…