Labor commits $4M to Tuggerah Lakes
Labor has pledged that it will spend $4M on improvements to storm water management and flood mitigation for Tuggerah Lakes.
Environment
Grants available to plant more trees on Coast
Local groups and organisations have been encouraged to apply for grants to help plant trees across the Central Coast. The Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee Program recognises the legacy…
Shadow Minister attended local Climate Roundtable
A group of local environmental activists met with Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, in Umina last week to discuss the impacts of climate change at a…
Killcare Wagstaffe Trust asks Federal Government to step up on biodiversity
Local community environment group, The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust, have sought clarification from the Federal Government over its environmental reforms, sharing their concerns about a loss of biodiversity and the impact…
Beach Clean Up at Ettalong
Locals are being encouraged to help an ‘end of school holiday beach clean’ at Ettalong on Thursday, January 27. The event is being organised by local eco-friendly business #untrashy and…
Looking for a ‘sensible balance’ to tree clearing
Forum – In PP032 (Oct 21), the Pearl Beach Environment Group [PBEG] has raised concerns with the CCC over the loss of bushland in Pearl Beach and its impact on…
Landcare grants up for grabs
Schools on the Peninsula are being encouraged to apply for landcare grants aimed at helping to educate students on the importance of the environment. With grants of up to $1,000…
Close and rehabilitate illegal bike trails
Forum – For many years I have walked in our precious Coastal Open Space System, (COSS) which includes many of the ride-lines around the Gosford area. Due to COVID-19, I…
New environment group in Pearl Beach
The creation of a new community group in Pearl Beach is on the cards following calls for residents to receive information relating to the area’s natural and built environment. Residents…
Looking after our environment
Narara resident, Alfred John Britton, has received a Medal of an Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to conservation and the environment. He has been recognised for co-founding the…
Violated, abused and somewhat vindicated
Forum – Violated, abused and somewhat vindicated are my feelings towards Central Coast Council after many years of trying to support the Coast on environmental, disability and social issues. Violated…
Environment should not be forgotten in push for more housing
Forum – Many community members who support sustainable development on the Central Coast may rightly be concerned to see developers standing alongside local and state politicians, advocating for reduced environmental…
Community group focuses on Umina Beach
Umina Community Group will hold its Annual General Meeting and December Bi-Monthly Meeting at Club Umina at 7pm on December 3. Secretary Peter Springett said the volunteer organisation had specific…
Council tables State of the Environment report
A State of the Environment Report (SoE) shows the Central Coast has only one air monitoring site and the biodiversity of the Coast is under threat. The report was received…
Greens’ candidate speaks out on major local issues
Cath Connor, recently announced as the Greens’ candidate for Robertson in the 2019 Federal election, has called for the sitting Member, Lucy Wicks, to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine….
Environmental report slams Vales Point and Eraring Power Stations
The pollution licence limits set by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for the Vales Point and Eraring Power Stations are some of the weakest in the country, according to…
Unique environment not being maintained at Point Frederick
I note with interest that Gosford Council is committed to maintaining our unique environment (Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, in Coast Matters, January). Nice words, but difficult to…
Development decisions need to include preservation of the environment
The Koolewong and Point Clare-Tascott Progress Association hopes that the decisions made by the Central Coast Council on behalf of the residents and ratepayers of Gosford West Ward have undertaken…
Education on the Central Coast rivals the best in Sydney
Speak to any successful adult and they will name a teacher who inspired them to become a better version of themselves. Ms Robin Balcomb, of Mannering Park Public School, is…
COSS land future classification still unresolved
The future classification of Gosford’s Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS) land is still the subject of ongoing discussions between Gosford Council and the NSW Government. “As part of our Environmental…