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…
Business
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,…
Eight awards for cheese factory
The Central Coast’s Little Creek Cheese has taken out eight awards at the 2020 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show as part of the Royal Easter Show. Sue Parsons,…
Future of Peninsula real estate given mixed assessment
Woy Woy Rotarians have been given a mixed assessment of the future of real estate and property development on the Peninsula when they were addressed by a Woy Woy real…
Company grows from Ettalong lounge room
A company started in 2007 by Mel and Jason Stenning in their Ettalong lounge room has grown to employ 27 people and has now appointed a Umina man as their…
Return and Earn recycling initiative has soared past 130 million containers
The Return and Earn drink recycling initiative has soared past the 130 million mark on the Central Coast, just two years after it was first introduced. Parliamentary Secretary for the…
Two businesses participate in Business Clean Up Australia Day
Two Central Coast companies got down to business on February 25 as they participated in Business Clean Up Australia Day, ahead of Clean Up Australia Day on March 1. Employees…
Northside Private Hospital complex plans on exhibition
Plans for the $350M Northside Private Hospital complex in Gosford will go on exhibition for 28 days from February 27 to March 25, the NSW Planning Department has advised. The…
Share market catches cold
Thousands of retirees on the Central Coast may see the impact of the corona virus showing up on their retirement account balances as share markets around the world went into…
Urban Development Institute welcomes planning panel
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) NSW has welcomed the appointment of Donna Rygate, Jason Perica and Kara Krason to the newly formed Central Coast Planning Panel. “The Planning…
Major upgrade of Del Monte Pl, Copacabana, planned
Residents are invited to have their say on a major upgrade of Del Monte Pl, Copacabana, that is being planned by Central Coast Council. The $10M upgrade, over a 1,500m…