Bushfire recovery projects receive $3.6M
Three Central Coast businesses will receive a critical boost through Stage Two of the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. Parliamentary Secretary for the…
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Still recovering
Two years after the Black Summer bushfires threatened the Central Coast, two local volunteer emergency service organisation supporting remote, regional and rural communities, are sharing over $400,000 in grants for…
Over 640 hectares burned for hazard reduction
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has completed more than 640ha of hazard reduction burning over the past week in the Central Coast Hunter region including 553ha in Jilliby…
EPA has duty to act on climate
With so much land on the Peninsula classified as bushfire-prone the community may be relieved to learn the outcome of a recent court challenge which makes the NSW Environmental Protection…
LGNSW calls for more consultation on bushfire prevention
Central Coast Council has backed calls by Local Government NSW (LGNSW) for more consultation with local councils in the development of bushfire prevention measures. LGNSW President Linda Scott expressed concerns…
$30,000 package for EcoDestination certification program
The Central Coast is one of six additional bushfire-affected destinations to receive support in the Build Back Better program to revitalise local economies through nature based tourism, thanks to a…
The film crew sets up on Killcare Beach
The Central Coast is one of six additional bushfire affected destinations to receive support to build back better and revitalise their local economies through nature based tourism, thanks to a…
TAFE launches online Basic Wildfire Awareness course
A new online course to equip locals with the skills and knowledge to better protect themselves, their land and their assets from bushfires, is now available through TAFE NSW. The…
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,…
“I have never seen fire behavior like I have seen this season” – Viki Campbell
As the Central Coast breathes a collective sigh of relief with the Gospers Mountain and Three Mile fires no longer posing a threat to the region, brave local Rural Fire…
Bush fire assistance platform Spend With Us created on the Coast
A Fountaindale resident has launched Spend With Us, a new online directory and marketplace for small businesses in rural areas that have been impacted by the bushfires and drought. Spend…
Triple-threat is hurting business
Business confidence in the region has “taken a hit”, due to the combined impact of bushfires, drought and weak household demand, says NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast. Regional Director, Paula…
Greens accuse government of ignoring bush fire warnings
As debate continues to rage around factors contributing to the bush fires which posed a huge threat to the Central Coast in the months leading up to Christmas, The Greens…
Local health professionals support South Coast fire victims
A team of mental health staff from Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) have joined colleagues in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District working to provide psychological support to bushfire…
Constructive political action is needed
[Forum] We have a Prime Minister who tells us that organising water-bombing aircraft is a state responsibility and outside his jurisdiction. This is the same Prime Minister who, during the…
615 Central Coast claims granted bush fire recovery assistance
Almost $750,000 has been paid out to Central Coast residents in disaster relief payments from the Federal Government in the wake of the bushfire crisis, Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks,…
Greens not to blame for reduced hazard reduction burns
As debate continues to rage around factors contributing to the bush fires which posed a huge threat to the Central Coast in the months leading up to Christmas, The Greens…
Charmhaven fire destroys property and closes highways and railway station
The fire which started at Charmhaven on New Year’s Eve, and spread over 335ha, is officially out. District Manager for Central Coast Rural Fire Service, (RFS) Superintendent Viki Campbell, said…
$1M Federal grant to Central Coast Council for bushfire recovery
Bushfire-hit communities on the Central Coast will see vital infrastructure repaired sooner with a $1M Federal grant to Central Coast Council. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the grant, delivered…
Charmhaven’s NYE fire a near miss
New year’s eve bought little celebration to residents of Charmhaven as a small fire grew into a furious blaze of over 400 hectares before being bought under control by fire…