Meet our citizens of the year
For the first time, Central Coast Council has named a group, and not an individual, as Citizen of the Year in its Australia Day Awards. Taking out the major award…
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New life ring for North Avoca
Central Coast Council is set to install a permanent life ring on the North Avoca Beach rock shelf in coming weeks, along with a spare life ring at North Avoca…
Getting hyped for Youth Day Out
An exciting line up of free activities will on offer at Youth Day Out – Summer Session on Wednesday, January 22. Aimed at Coasties aged 6-17 the event will take…
Deep dive into digital skills from Council
Central Coast Council’s Destination Central Coast is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible local tourism businesses to participate in round three of the Digital Deep Dive. The upskilling program…
More global recognition for Council
The Central Coast region has once again been selected as a finalist in the internationally recognised Green Destinations Story Awards for 2024, after taking out first place in the Destination…
Love is in the air at Wyong
Love will fill the air at Wyong when the Love Lanes Festival returns on Saturday, February 15, from 4pm-9pm. Coinciding with Valentine’s Day weekend, the annual celebration of love, community…
Council to pay almost half a million dollars over Narara Creek sewage leak
Central Coast Council has been ordered to pay a total of $418,562 by the Land and Environment Court for failing to maintain a sewage pipeline which caused a significant water…
Council convicted over Narara Creek sewage leak
Central Coast Council has been convicted of two offences relating to the discharge of raw sewage into Narara Creek in 2023 after pleading guilty in the Land and Environment Court….
Community grants will help enhance Central Coast
Central Coast Council has awarded funding to 42 local community groups, non-profit organisations and businesses through the annual Community Grants Program to support projects that positively impact the Central Coast…
Beach access restored in time for Summer holidays
Central Coast Council has successfully restored beach access at Soldiers Beach and Jenny Dixon Beach as the peak Summer holiday season gets underway. The completion of the concrete vehicle access…
Concerns over water quality at Lake Munmorah
Environmental group Future Sooner has called on Central Coast Council to be more pro-active in warning residents and visitors of the dangers of swimming at Tom Burke Reserve in Lake…
All rise – the mayor is in the room
Local Government Minister wants greater transparency to increase community confidence.
Identifying water and sewer priorities
Central Coast Council has identified the top priorities for its water and sewer services, as outlined in 2024 Community Engagement Outcomes Report recently published on Council’s website. Director of Water…
Help look after our Little Terns
In mid-October migratory Little Terns returned to their nesting grounds at Karagi Point, The Entrance, and already the first baby chicks are starting to totter around the sand. Little Terns…
Magenta pathway officially open
The highly anticipated Magenta Shared Pathway officially opened on Monday, December 16, with Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna and fellow councillors cutting the ribbon to mark the occasion. The project…
Council backs people with disability
Central Coast Council celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3, promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion for people with disabilities in our community. As part of its ongoing…
Regional library powers ahead
Construction of the Regional Library in Gosford is now well past the halfway mark following the recent completion of the third, and final, suspended floor slab. Central Coast Mayor Lawrie…
Reports on Council’s water and sewer performance
Central Coast Council’s bi-annual Water and Sewer Delivery Plan Progress Report (January–June 2024) and Annual Water and Sewer Performance Report 2023/2024 are now available on Council’s website, providing detailed results…
Search on for Coast’s outstanding young people
Central Coast Council is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Central Coast Youth Week Awards. For the fourth consecutive year, these awards honour and celebrate outstanding young people aged 12-24…
Development assessment times continue to miss target
Figures could get worse before they get better, says director.