Stimulus package receives a mixed reception
Central Coast Council looks set to receive a share of a $395M local government stimulus package from the NSW Government, aimed at reducing the impact of COVID-19. Parliamentary Secretary for…
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Rezoning approved for a 300 lot housing subdivision
A 27.2ha parcel of land at Lake Munmorah has been rezoned for a 300 lot housing subdivision to be bounded by environment conservation lands (green corridors). There was no debate…
Buy Local campaign seeks pledges from businesses
The Entrance Chamber of Commerce and Wyong Regional Business Chamber have joined forces with two others on the Central Coast to launch a Buy Local campaign to direct investment and…
Clear and fair plan supports all financially impacted tenants and landlords
[Wyong, Central Coast] NSW Labor is claiming a “major victory” for both tenants and landlords with amendments to the State Government’s “woefully inadequate” Rental Package, when it was debated in…
Herb expert to present at 2020 Oxford virtual Symposium
Ian ‘Herbie’ Hemphill, the man behind Charmhaven based Herbie’s Spices, will be featured in the 2020 Oxford virtual Symposium on Food and Cookery in July. For almost 40 years, the…
Planning Minister details IPC planning benchmarks
Planning Minister Rob Stokes has set the State’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) new accountability benchmarks to ensure greater timeliness and transparency in decision-making. The move follows allegations made last week…
New Horizon project approved by Planning Panel
A $133M mixed use development in the Gosford CBD has been approved by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel. Three 20-storey Horizon development at 321-331 Mann St got…
Green shoots of recovery emerging
The easing of social restrictions which came into effect on May 15 have seen a slight upturn in business on the Central Coast, but they will have to be eased…
All DAs to be lodged via DPIE ePlanning portal from June 16
From July 1, 2020, Central Coast Council will be required to start accepting and processing all development related applications and post consent certificates via the Department of Planning, Industry and…
Council to take over outsourced tourism management functions
Central Coast Council has a tourism vision that by 2025 the area will be known as a “vibrant magnetically attractive place to work, live and play”. That is the “destination…
Kincumber retailers stay a shop-ahead of virus
Kincumber Village has introduced a new ‘Shop Ahead’ call and collect initiative to ensure customers can safely access their favourite coffee, fresh food and takeaway food without leaving the comfort…
Online Toolkit to support safe work resumption
Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks is encouraging Central Coast businesses to take advantage of a new online toolkit which provides detailed guidance for businesses and workers on how to stay…
NRMA teams up with Meals on Wheels
The NRMA is rallying around the community in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including helping Meals on Wheels to deliver healthy food to elderly and disabled residents. On May…
Crouch accuses Council of stalling major projects
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch has accused Central Coast Council of stalling major developments in and around the Gosford City Centre by insisting they go to the…
Win-win for Coast Shelter and local café owners
COVID-19 might be impacting its regular services, but Coast Shelter is alive and well and still doing its utmost for the disadvantaged in the region. CEO Rachel Willis said a…
CBA closes branch at The Entrance
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) at The Entrance closed temporarily last Thursday, May 7. Staff have been seconded to support the bank’s call centre to cope with the huge influx of…
Glenworth Valley seeks certainty over permitted activities
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures has gained backing from Central Coast Council to continue a long process to allow additional uses on its property. Proprietor Barton Lawler said the primary purpose…
Business chambers join forces for ‘buy local’ campaign
Businesses on the Central Coast are being urged to support each other as they struggle with the impacts of the coronavirus. On Tuesday, May 5, the Bigger Backyard campaign was…
Pearl farmer refocuses on long-term
As hundreds of Central Coast businesses struggle to keep their heads above water during the coronavirus pandemic, Broken Bay Pearl Farm has successfully re-deployed the tourism and retail arms of…
EMC adapts to take on virus
West Gosford firm EMC Electric Vehicles is attacking the coronavirus head on, with a new range of cleansing vehicles aimed at keeping the region’s public spaces free of infection. General…