Laycock St Theatre programmes cancelled until at least April 30
Central Coast Council has advised that all shows due to take place at Laycock St Theatre have been postponed until at least April 30, as Council moves to curb all…
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Sporting Cancellations (as at Thursday, March 19)
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the Central Coast Mariners All remaining Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League games in the 2020 season will be played behind closed doors and closed to…
Share market slide continues
The Australian share market continued to slide this week in response to the global spread of the coronavirus and increasing concerns over the subsequent economic impact. As at Thursday, 2pm,…
Mobile phone detection program warning period completed
Central Coast drivers are warned that if they are caught on camera using their mobile phone while behind the wheel, they could receive a $344 fine, or a $457 fine…
Council announces a number of changes to many services
Central Coast Council has announced a number of changes to services in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy, said Council’s priority was the health of staff…
Fatal truck crash on M1
A truck driver has died after his truck rolled and caught alight on the M1 at Mount Kuring Gai. Emergency services were called to the southbound lanes of the M1,…
Club and church to benefit from Stronger Country Communities Fund
Terrigal Wamberal Rugby League Club and Hardys Bay Community Church will benefit from Round 3 of the State Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and…
Mangrove Mountain residents to develop bushfire policy specific to the area
Residents in the Mangrove Mountain District are setting up a special group to arrive at a bushfire policy specific to the area, in the wake of devastating bushfires in December,…
No public forum or attendance at next Council meeting
There will be no public forum or attendance at the Central Coast Council meeting on March 23 in view of the coronavirus situation. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has called an Extraordinary…
Bus companies to create a healthy travel environment
Central Coast bus passengers could soon see front seats cordoned off and stand only zones pushed back, if the Transport Workers’ Union of NSW (TWU) gets its way. With the…
Greyhound death revives calls for reform
The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (CPG) is calling for a major reform of the greyhound racing industry after a dog was euthanised following a meet at Gosford on…
Flavours by the Sea cancelled
Central Coast Council has cancelled its Flavours by the Sea celebration as COVID-19 precautions come into effect around the Coast. A spokesperson for Council said the decision to cancel the…
Northern Power Orange Women’s Cricket Club are overall Premiers
Northern Power Orange Cricket Club have taken out Central Coast Cricket Association’s (CCCA) Women’s T20 Competition Premiership after a blockbuster season. Having already secured the Minor Premiership earlier in the…
Mentors help students decide whether to stay on or leave
The Central Coast Mentoring Program has reconvened, with mentors lined up to help local high schoolers make more informed decisions about their education. The program is delivered in partnership by…
Airport seen as a major tourism opportunity
Increased tourism from a closer formal relationship with Newcastle Airport will be a focus of Central Coast Council. The Council hopes investigations will uncover opportunities including marketing and increased numbers…
New clinics for COVID-19 announced
[March 19, 2020] With five cases of COVID 19 now confirmed on the Coast and specialised testing clinics open at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, residents are preparing for more coronavirus…
Final report on 2017 review of the Airport (Restrictions) Act will remain secret
The final report from the 2017 review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act will remain secret. Wyong MP and Shadow Minister for Central Coast, David Harris, said it was outrageous…
Ourimbah designated as a Local Centre not a Town Centre
Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA) has been reassured by Central Coast Council that the town’s “village” status will be retained in forward planning policies. Gary Hamer, Section Manager, Urban Growth…
Zoning allows an over-50s residential home park but not a retirement village
Oak Tree Retirement Villages has withdrawn its development application to build 50 villas for seniors’ accommodation at Lake Munmorah. Instead, the landowner, Mavid Group, will proceed with an existing approval…
Blue Genies win Brisbane Water Zone Swimming Carnival
Gosford High School has taken out first place in the Brisbane Water Zone Swimming Carnival. Held at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Leisure Centre on March 5, Principal, Michael Smith, said the…