Overall state of Coast waterways good despite torrential rains
Torrential rain and subsequent flooding have been reflected in the 2021-22 State of the Beaches Report, but 89 per cent of the waterways on the Central Coast are still rated…
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Online campaign to protest Palm Grove dog breeding facility
Animal Liberation has launched an online action following a protest held outside Wyong Council Chambers on October 14 objecting to ongoing operations at a dog breeding facility at Palm Grove….
Beach clean-underway as weather warms up
As the weather warms up and with thousands of visitors expected to the region from now until Christmas and beyond, Central Coast Council crews have been busy cleaning and maintaining…
More than 500 cars on show at Chromefest this weekend
More than 500 cars are registered to be on show this weekend, as Chromefest returns live to The Entrance on October 21-23 after two years of being online due to…
Protest against dog breeding facility at Palm Grove
Concerned residents and animal welfare and protection advocates rallied outside Wyong Council chambers on Friday, October 14, to demand urgent action over a commercial dog breeding facility at Palm Grove….
Apply now to join access and inclusion reference group
Central Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from people wanting to to join the Access and Inclusion Reference Group (AIRG), to support the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action…
Council adopts flood management plan for Davistown and Empire Bay
Foreshore barriers at both Davistown and Empire Bay, a review of evacuation centres and sea wall construction guidelines are among the recommendations in the Davistown and Empire Bay Floodplain Risk…
Australian flag banners to fly once more at Umina Beach
Australian flag banners are set to fly from poles along the main street of Umina Beach next Australia Day after Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart made some late amendments…
Northern Lakes Plan to better manage flood risk
The Northern Lakes Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan to better manage flood risk has been given the green light by Central Coast Council with four main actions at Lake…
Developer to review plan for Bayview Ave flats
A final decision over a five-storey building for 12 flats at The Entrance has been paused to give the developer a chance to address several grounds which warrant refusal of…
Learning to help others in mental stress
October is Mental Health Month and to raise awareness around this important topic Central Coast Council is running a number of training sessions for the community. Courses such as Accidental…
Get ready for storms and bushfires, says Council
As the region braces itself for bushfire and storm season, now both officially underway, Central Coast Council is urging residents to ‘Get Ready’ for future events. Council Director of Environment…
Coast makes Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list
The Central Coast has made the international Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list for the second year in a row, further establishing the region as a global eco-tourism destination. The…
Two-year Council commitment to support surf life saving
Central Coast Council will provide $213,500 p.a. for the next two years support to Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) and the region’s 15 surf clubs. Of this, $38,000 will…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the first week of October 2022. In the bulletin this week: Premier Opens part of Wyong HospitalA-League season kicks off at CC StadiumSpeculation…
Gosford war memorial to be repaired – but grounds still unsafe
Gosford War Memorial is one of 20 across the state to receive a grant from the NSW Government’s $125,000 Community War Memorials Fund. Gosford RSL Sub-Branch President, Greg Mawson, said…
Register now for Colour our Coast
Colour Our Coast returns this November, with registrations for the Coast’s favourite 5km fun run/walk and festival now open. Forming part of The Lakes Festival, Colour Our Coast is open…
Is another increase in rates coming?
Another rate rise could be on the cards for Central Coast residents if Council decides to apply for the 3.8 per cent rate peg rise approved by the Independent Pricing…
“Lack of transparency” over waterfront redevelopment plan
Central Coast Friends of Democracy spokesperson, Jane Smith, has criticised Central Coast Council for what she says is a “staggering” lack of transparency over the preferred concept plan for a…
Exchange of ideas to revitalise Toukley
Business and community representatives will be meeting with Central Coast Council officers for an exchange of information and ideas about improving Toukley Town Centre. Council will present its planned and…