UN report shows toxins encroach on human rights
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights, Dr Marcus Orellana, has made it clear that it’s time the NSW Government took action to protect the health and…
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UN rep to meet with Coast community over coal ash dams
The United Nations Special Rapporteur, Dr Marcus Orellana, has agreed to meet with the Future Sooner group and interested community members on August 29 to discuss concerns over the environmental…
Community funding grants open soon
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations are being invited to apply for up to $30,000 in funding for community projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park. The…
Shop-top housing plan for Chain Valley Bay
A new shop-top housing development could be built on a vacant block in the neighbourhood shopping centre in Lloyd Ave at Chain Valley Bay. Property owner of number 27, Agostino…
Paving the way for more than 1,300 new homes
Five planning proposals have been finalised which could deliver more than 1,300 new homes, around 1,000 jobs, a hotel and open space while protecting 53 hectares of conservation land on…
Chain Valley Bay boat ramp upgraded
Central Coast boating and fishing enthusiasts now have safer access to Lake Macquarie following upgrade works to the popular boat ramp at Chain Valley Bay. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
Rezone for Chain Valley Bay project endorsed
A rezoning proposal for 45 Mulloway Rd, Chain Valley Bay, has been endorsed by Central Coast Council with a few amendments, including minor boundary changes, following a period of public…
Grants open for projects in northern suburbs
Community groups and not-for profit organisations can apply for up to $30,000, out of a total pool of $40,000, for projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering…
Seven year wait ends for final Chain Valley Bay, Crangan Bay development plans
It’s been brewing for seven years but the Draft Planning Proposal for the site that will support 627 homes on the Pacific Highway close to Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan and Summerland Point has finally landed, ready for public exhibition.
Chain Valley Bay author selected for Big Issue fiction edition
A short story written by Chain Valley Bay resident and author M.J.Reidy has been chosen to appear in the Big Issue’s much-coveted fiction edition.
Mulloway Road development on exhibition
A fresh concept plan for a 16.5ha site at Chain Valley Bay has been placed on public exhibition, closing November 28. The parcel of land at 15 Mulloway Rd, Chain…
Grants available to enhance recreational fishing
RECREATIONAL FISHING – Applications are now open for Recreational Fishing Trust grants across NSW. Following a record number of grants funded in the last round, including one from the Central…
Mining under homes and bushland
Forum – The Delta coal mine expansion will be a disaster for our community. They caused huge subsidence and environmental damage before, so why would we trust them again? There…
Critically endangered birds spotted
Two of Australia’s most critically endangered birds, the Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater, have been recent visitors to Chain Valley Bay. Reports of the birds’ presence in recent weeks has…
Swansea Woman of the Year announced
Chain Valley Bay resident, Lyn Axford, has recently received the Swansea Woman of the Year Award. Axford, who has been a very active member in the Chain Valley Bay community,…
Men’s Shed members make toys for children in refuges
Children fleeing domestic and family violence will receive a special gift this Christmas, courtesy of Chain Valley Bay’s Gateway Valhalla Men’s Shed. Over the past few months, members have been…
Wanted over armed robbery
Police have released CCTV of a male they would like to speak with as they continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred in Chain Valley Bay. At about 11.30am…
Armed robbery at Chain Valley Bay remains unsolved
Police are renewing their appeal for the public’s assistance as they continue to investigate an armed robbery at Chain Valley Bay. At about 11.30am on Thursday, September 17, two unknown…
Council supports planning proposal for 190 manufactured homes
The first step to add another 190 manufactured homes next to the Valhalla village in Chain Valley Bay got the green light from Central Coast Council. Vivacity Property Pty Ltd,…
Mannering Park-Chain Valley Bay pathway planning funded
Councillor, Jillian Hogan continued her campaign to have the ‘Forgotten North’ become the ‘Remembered North’ with the success of her motion to have the Mannering ParkChain Valley Bay shared pathway…