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…
Business
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…
$2.4M upgrade to Boral Resources approved
Boral Resources at West Gosford will undergo a $2.4M upgrade, following recent approval from Central Coast Council. The site has been used as a concrete batching plant for more than…
Business NSW calls for a “bold approach” in the State Budget
Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, has called for a “bold approach” in the State Budget, set to be handed down in June, to “restore confidence and avoid…
Council plans 100 Gigabit City for Gosford
The Central Coast is set to join the elite set of so-called Gigabit Cities around the world with an announcement that is set to offer extreme internet speeds to local…
Free Trade Day initiative founder recognised
Yvette Wilson was named Terrigal electorate’s Woman of the Year at the 2020 NSW Women of the Year Awards, held at the International Convention Centre, Sydney, on March 5. Parliamentary…
Financial benchmarks not met due to mitigating circumstances
A performance snapshot shows that Council failed two financial indicators but passed four other State Government mandated benchmarks in its 2018-2019 financial reports. Outstanding rates and annual charges did not…
Council’s Consolidated Financial Statements 2018-2019 released
Central Coast Council finished last financial year with a budget surplus of $62.4M, $14.9M more than it had budgeted for ($48.5M). The council received more grants and contributions than expected…
Business Connecting Community award winner recognised
With International Women’s Day on March 8, it was fitting timing when Member for Wyong and shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, congratulated Central Coast businesswoman, Sharyn Burgess,…