Call for action on Dunban Rd intersection upgrade
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is pushing for action on an upgrade for the intersection of Dunban Rd and Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy, six years after funding for the project…
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Something for everyone at Harvest Festival
Residents and visitors will be able to celebrate the Central Coast’s spectacular hinterland communities and choose their own adventure at this year’s Harvest Festival over the June 10-11 weekend. Central…
Call for action on out of-order lift
Resident Graeme Venn is calling for urgent action to repair an out-of-order lift at an East Gosford overpass which is frequently used by the elderly and mothers with prams. Venn…
ANZAC Day services throughout the region
Thousands of people are expected to flock to ANZAC Day services across the region on April 25. The services will provide community members with the opportunity to come together to…
Let down by council and other levels of government
I wish the people of the Central Coast region would stop referencing Central Coast Council in all forms, due to the fact that there are no councillors and only an…
Massive surf forces closure of many local beaches
Central Coast Council lifeguards have closed 10popular beaches across the Central Coast due to large swell and dangerous conditions. The following beaches are closed: Copacabana Beach, Killcare Beach, Lakes Beach,…
Renewed visitor information centre opens in time for Easter
The renewed Visitor Information Centre at The Entrance opened to the public on April 6, just in time for Easter and the school holidays. Council Director of Community and Recreation…
Regional library still on agenda despite tender setback
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart is hopeful we will have a new regional library by the end of next year, despite another delay in the tender process. With only…
Kariong skate park opens in time for Easter
The new skate park and pump track at Kariong Oval has been opened ahead of schedule, just in time for the Easter school holidays. Central Coast Council Director Community and…
Council closures over Easter and ANZAC Day
Central Coast Council offices and a number of services will be closed or impacted over the Easter long weekend from Friday to Monday, April 7-10 and on Anzac Day, April…
Draft Operational Plan cops some criticism
Central Coast Council has come under fire for reduced performance targets in its recently released draft Central Coast Council Operational Plan 2023-24. While Council says the plan continues a focus…
Apparent split in Council attitudes to land sales
After visiting the Central Coast Council display in Kibble Park and talking to employees several things were quite clear. There are two sides in Council and they do not agree…
Growth in tourism despite challenges of COVID
Despite the challenges presented in recent years by COVID-19 lockdowns, the Central Coast achieved a four per cent growth in tourism in the year ended June 2022 compared to a…
Place Maker program set for The Entrance
The Entrance town centre, foreshore and surrounds will be buzzing with activities featuring a series of public art and activations from April 7-16 during this year’s Place Maker program. Central…
Lots to do during the school holidays
Central Coast Council has parents covered, with plenty of activities to keep the children busy and entertained during the school holidays. Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Mel Smith,…
The Weekly News podcast 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers weekly news podcast 5@5. In the bulletin this week: Labor surfs a red wave across the coastCouncil lowers its sightsA good funnel web storyYoung Ninja off to…
One-man battle for a No Stopping sign
Resident John Gordon is set to appeal to the Minister for Transport and the Police Commissioner if Central Coast Council does not install a No Stopping sign at the start…
Youth forum set for May 3
Central Coast Council’s Thinking Out Loud Youth Forum is returning bigger and better than ever in 2023 with registrations now open. The forum will be held on Wednesday, May 3,…
Last days to have a say about Warnervale’s future
There is only a week left to have your say about Central Coast Council’s draft Greater Warnervale Structure Plan, which outlines land use strategy through to 2041, with submissions closing…
Accolades for new Buttonderry landfill cell
Central Coast Council’s $9M landfill cell at its Buttonderry Waste Management Facility has taken out the Environmental Enhancement Project Award at the 2023 NSW & ACT Institute of Public Works…