Council set to sell commuter/shopper carparks at Woy Woy
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has slammed Central Coast Council for determining to sell a commuter carpark and its share of a shopper carpark at Woy Woy to the proposed new…
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Federal Government’s disaster relief funding to be reviewed
With the Central Coast no stranger to bushfires and major flooding, Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says the region will benefit greatly from a new independent review into Australia’s disaster…
Webinar on possibility of Council de-amalgamation
A webinar to be held on Thursday, March 2, will look at putting the “local” back into local government as key speakers discuss the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils…
Peninsula pushed down roadworks priority list again says Chamber
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce says a delay on the upgrade of the Ocean Beach Rd/Rawson Rd intersection at Woy Woy until 2024/25 is “yet another example of the Peninsula…
Greens announce candidates for State election
The NSW Greens have formally announced their Central Coast candidates for the March 25 State election. Upper House Greens MLC Abigail Boyd hosted the official launch at Ourimbah State Forest…
Join workshop and help give back to community
St. Joseph’s workshop at West Gosford has been operating for more than 25 years making furniture for the disadvantaged and is looking for more volunteers. An initiative of the St…
Lisarow road upgrade will be finished early
The Pacific Hwy upgrade at Lisarow is powering along ahead of schedule and should be completed by mid-year, months earlier than expected. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch…
Progress association reaffirms opposition to Kariong development
Kariong Progress Association (KPA) has reaffirmed its opposition to a proposed development on Woy Woy Rd in the wake of a statement from Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) implying…
Labor pledges $8M to fix our footpaths
A Labor Government will provide $8M over four years to Central Coast Council to fund vital footpath projects across the region if elected on March 25. Central Coast Labor MPs…
All systems go for super battery to bolster energy security
Work is starting and completion is expected by mid 2025 to install the biggest energy storage battery in the southern hemisphere – the 850 megawatt Waratah Super Battery at the…
A milestone 100 years in the making
A pioneer of Mannering Park, Marjorie Whitbourne, has been very busy over the past week surrounded by family and friends who came from near and far to celebrate her 100th…
Trees on Woy Woy Rd need urgent attention, says Chamber
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Mainstreet Coordinator Debra Wales is urging Central Coast Council to conduct an urgent second inspection of trees on the low side of Woy Woy Rd (Bull’s…
Special honour for dedicated volunteers
Some of the Central Coast’s most dedicated volunteers have been honoured with service recognition awards from the NSW Government for their efforts to maintain and improve two key Crown land…
The Weekly News podcast 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News podcast 5@5 for the last full week of February 2023. In the bulletin, this week: University Campus – Mardi Gras Coastal Twist Float – Picklum…
Plan of management for community land needs a rethink, says CEN
The Community Environment Network (CEN) says Central Coast Council’s draft plan of management for over 2100 individual parcels of community land grouped into 400 sites could fail to meet its…
Poisoned baits found at Pearl Beach
The Pearl Beach community is worried about the wellbeing of pets and wildlife following the discovery of numerous baits around the area in recent weeks. Situated between Brisbane Water National…
Marine Rescue saves stranded kayaker
Marine Rescue NSW saved a female paddler who was left stranded in Budgewoi Lake for half an hour on February 16. First located by the Westpac Rescue chopper, TL 20…
Major funding boost will see Coast Shelter expand its services
Coast Shelter is set to expand its services thanks to $818,000 in funding from the NSW Government as part of The Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF). Parliamentary Secretary for the…
Community yoga class raises $200 for Coast Shelter
Umina Beach Yoga’s first Community Yoga class celebrating World Pride 2023 was a great success, raising $201 for Coast Shelter. The business is offering monthly yoga classes to build community…
Oak Rd a death-trap, say residents
Residents are urging Central Coast Council to address major safety concerns along Oak Rd, Matcham, following the death of a local on February 24, 2022, who drowned when a surge…