1/ financial experienceI have operated a small successful garden maintenance business in my local area for thelast 14 years. The business has no debt and I keep the overheads low to maximise profitwithout it affecting my quality competitively priced services.I’ve also been a solo parent for many years so know all too well what it's like to keep to astrict budget to keep our … [Read more...] about Sandra Harris, Independent, Budgewoi Ward
Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans
Update: The Local Planning Panel has refused the application. Original story A 350+ page report to the Local planning Panel recommends refusing the latest application for a telecommunications tower at Killcare. The panel will meet on September 5 to consider the proposed development intended to address an identified mobile coverage deficiency within Killcare Heights and … [Read more...] about Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans
Advisory committees to be dissolved
Seven of ten advisory committees that have been operating under administrator Rik Hart's tenure will be officially dissolved at the final council-under-administration meeting on August 27. Dissolving the committees is recommended and Mr Hart is expected to accept that recommendation. The new council that is elected on September 14 will be able to choose new committees - if … [Read more...] about Advisory committees to be dissolved
Major art prize announced
Central Coast artist Maree Azzopardi has won this year’s Gosford Art Prize for her artwork ‘The Crossings’. In winning first prize, Ms Azzopardi was awarded $15,000. This year 908 entries were received from across Australia, with the selection panel nominating135 of the artworks as finalists for exhibition. Finalist judges were artist Peter Godwin and curator Libby Knott. Mr … [Read more...] about Major art prize announced
Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council
Council says the proposed redevelopment of the Oasis Caravan Park in Kanwal with 675 units is an overdevelopment of the site. It fears it will result in a net loss of affordable housing once the displacement of its current residents are taken into account. The caravan park is home to up to about 100 residents currently, all worried about their future. The residents met … [Read more...] about Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council
