From coffee spirits to hand sanitiser
Thanks to COVID-19 hand sanitiser has become one of the hottest commodities on the Coast. The hand wash shelves are almost as barren as the toilet paper aisles and the…
Business
Mandatory Code of Conduct to provide rent relief for commercial tenants
There is more certainty for businesses on the Central Coast with the announcement on April 7 that a Mandatory Code of Conduct will be implemented in all states and territories…
Northside developer asked to respond to public submissions
The development process for the $350M Northside Private Hospital and medical precinct planned for West Gosford, has progressed to the next stage, with the NSW Planning Department requesting a response…
Council Community and Business Support Package announced
Central Coast Council has announced a Community and Business Support Package, which Mayor Lisa Matthews says will “take some pressure off those who are experiencing significant impacts to their services…
Additional satellite broadband data boost
Homes and businesses will have access to more data through Sky Muster satellite services, following a decision by NBN Co to provide additional broadband data from April 1. This data…
Stay at home staff
An English digital consultant stuck in Wagstaffe has used his isolation time to launch a service aimed at helping smaller organisations set up work from home routines for their local…
Newcastle Permanent has announced additional relief measures
Newcastle Permanent has announced additional relief measures for customers through the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting small businesses and personal banking customers. Chief Executive, Bernadette Inglis, said she recognised that Newcastle Permanent…
Public comment on draft Economic Development Strategy deferred
Council has voted to defer public comment on a draft Economic Development Strategy. Mayor Lisa Matthews said it was crucial that the community have its say on both the Local…
Major supermarkets undertake mass hirings
Coles and Woolworths have both announced that mass hirings are taking place as the two supermarket giants battle to keep up with demand. On March 27, Woolworths unveiled its plans…
Village Central Wyong still open for business
While the Coast bunkers down in the face of COVID-19, the retailers at one local shopping centre are doing all they can to keep their doors open and people in…
Australian based call centre gives telco an important advantage
Australian telecommunications companies are under severe strain. Many people are being asked to work from home to help avoid spreading the coronavirus to clients and co-workers.This dramatic shift is placing…
Landlords asked to be flexible with commercial rents
The Gosford Erina Business Chamber is calling for flexibility to be applied to business when it comes to commercial rents across the Central Coast. Chamber President, Rod Dever, said the…
Banks’ decision to freeze loan repayments for small businesses welcomed
Business NSW Regional Director Central Coast, Paula Martin, says moves by the banks to freeze loan repayments for small businesses will be a great relief to many Coast businesses suffering…
Damien Gerard Sound Studios is bringing a new sound to West Gosford
One of the country’s most prolific music studios has relocated to the Central Coast. Tucked away in an unassuming corner of West Gosford’s business district, Damien Gerard Studios (DGS) has…
Interest rate cuts and government stimulus – what does it mean for the Coast?
As the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus begins to be felt across regional economies, Federal and State Governments have come out swinging with a range of economic stimulus measures. Some…
Share market slide continues
The Australian share market continued to slide this week in response to the global spread of the coronavirus and increasing concerns over the subsequent economic impact. As at Thursday, 2pm,…
New revenue raising options to be investigated
Central Coast Councillor, Kyle MacGregor, is pushing for Council to investigate more revenue raising options and will put a motion to the March 9 meeting calling for a report on…
Federal coronavirus support for business
The Federal government has released a series of measures specifically targeted at business continuity. Measures include; instant asset write-off, business investment support, cashflow boost for employers and support for apprentices…
Greater Bank wins Best Customer Service Award
Central Coast based financial institution, Greater Bank, has taken out the Best Customer Service Award at the 2020 DBM Australian Financial Awards held in Sydney on March 4. The annual…
Local procurement policy adopted
A new local procurement policy from Central Coast Council will give local businesses a better chance to compete for council tenders. The council adopted the new policy at its March…