As we continue our series on the major Central Coast news stories of 2023, we look at June.
The Central Coast celebrated as the Mariners won their first A-League grand final in 10 years and environmental group Future Sooner invited a United Nations representative to discuss health implications of coal-fired power stations, their emissions and ash dams.
Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, called for a timeline for dredging of Ettalong Channel as ferry services were diverted from Wagstaffe and Ettalong to Patonga, leaving many commuters stranded.
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Landcom teamed up to announce a major affordable housing development at Lake Munmorah and nine Central Coast residents were recognised in the King’s Birthday honours list.
It was announced that the Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail network would be the first priority for the newly appointed board of the High-Speed Rail Authority and Mingara Leisure Group was given the go-ahead to build a $19M five-storey hotel at its Tumbi Umbi site.
Three Central Coast rugby union teams did the region proud at the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth scoring a first, second and third placing and shuttle services were put into place as ferry services remained impacted by Ettalong Channel siltation.
Residents living around Terrigal and Wamberal lagoons joined the campaign to fight a seawall at Wamberal and the annual 5 Lands Walk proved successful yet again with an expanded program of events.
Excitement was building with the approach of the FIFA Women’s World Cup with international teams from Germany and England to make the Central Coast home for their training and the duration of the tournament.
Crackneck Lookout reopened following a major upgrade and a paddle out protest was held over the proposed wind farm off the Central Coast.
NAB announced it would close its Gosford branch.