Climate change policy not due before February
The exhibition of Central Coast Council’s draft climate change policy has been delayed until February. The policy has been expected to be on exhibition for public comment for several months,…
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Sedentary health issues on the rise, says chiropractor
An increase in injuries and health issues associated with a sedentary lifestyle and a decrease in physical injuries is the greatest change that a local Umina chiropractor has seen in…
Bungaree to be commemorated at Pearl Beach
Bungaree, one of the most celebrated men in early Sydney, will be commemorated by the Pearl Beach Aboriginal History Group on Friday, November 23, and Saturday, November 24. Born in…
Ourimbah firefighters to climb for Motor Neuron Disease
A team of firefighters from Ourimbah Rural Fire Service Brigade will be partaking in Fire and Rescue NSW’s Motor Neuron Disease fundraiser, Fire Fighters Climb for Motor Neuron Disease (MND)….
Merger of development corporations not welcomed by all
The NSW Government’s announcement that the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation has been merged with its Hunter counterpart, has been described as “another nail in the coffin for a standalone…
Council to shortlist potential sites for a wave park
A draft Tourism Opportunity Plan to be presented to Council in November, will consider opportunities for a wave park for the Central Coast. The plan will include a shortlist of…
Deadline extended on Wallarah 2 coal mine decision
The recently appointed Federal Environment Minister, Melissa Price, has extended the deadline for her decision on whether to give the Wallarah 2 coal mine the green light under the Environment…
Decision brings an end to gas exploration on the Central Coast
The Australian Coal Alliance, the first community group in Australia to fight coal seam gas exploration and drilling, has welcomed the NSW Government’s buyback and cancellation of Petroleum Exploration Licence…
Nominations for Australia Day Awards now open
Recognising the achievements of individuals and groups for their outstanding contribution to the local community, Central Coast Council is now open for nominations for 2019 Central Coast Australia Day Awards….
Davistown Walk on the Waterfront for Juvenile Diabetes
The JDRF One Walk is returning to Davistown. The walk is an enduring initiative of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), with walks taking place across the globe to raise…
Marine Parks proposed on Central Coast
The NSW Government’s proposal for a marine park includes a network of 25 distinct sites, three of which fall within the greater Gosford area, off Forresters Beach, the ex-HMAS Adelaide…
Artificial reefs sought to assist recreational fishing
Councillor Bruce McLachlan has decided to stand up for local anglers, calling for Central Coast Council to use its Regional Super Council Status, to demand the NSW Government construct artificial…
Bus drivers’ strike action looms
Members of the public experienced free travel on some Wyong bus journeys on Monday, September 3. Transport Workers Union NSW bus driver members at Wyong depot took part in protected…
Crusaders crowned 2018 Youth Mens Division 1
[Basketball] The Club Terrigal Central Coast Crusaders Youth Men have been crowned the 2018 Youth Men Division 1 Champions, after scoring an emphatic 86-67 win over the Penrith Panthers, at the…
17,000 tonnes of waste containing asbestos dumped
Police, working with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), will allege that up to 17,000 tonnes of restricted waste, containing asbestos, appear to have been dumped, or disposed of illegally,…
Parliamentary secretary endorses planning variations
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald, who is also Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, appears to have endorsed planning variations of the scale requested in a major development…
Kyle Farrell is bowling for NSW
Local tenpin bowler, Kyle Farrell, received his State Representative Award to recognise his selection to the NSW Cole Cup Ten Pin Bowling team on August 11. David Mehan, Member for…
Central Coast Garage Sale Trail on again
Central Coast households, schools and community groups are set to join over 400,000 people across the country on Saturday and Sunday, October 20- 21, as a part of the eighth…
“Why Go to the Opera”?
With an opera season landing on the Coast now is the perfect opportunity to answer this question, especially if you haven’t been before or you think that you won’t like…
Nicky Bomba to feature at Rhythm Hut birthday
[Interview] Local music venue The Rhythm Hut marks a milestone 5 years at Faunce Street in Gosford this weekend. To celebrate, international percussion maestro Nicky Bomba will feature at the musical…