The NSW Government’s decision not to fund council de-amalgamations will make it virtually impossible for councils wishing to de-amalgamate according to Local Government NSW (LGNSW). LGNSW President Darriea Turley said…
The first mayor of the Central Coast and the last mayor of Wyong were two of more than 50 people who attended Central Coast Council’s candidate forum on October 18….
A webinar to be held on Thursday, March 2, will look at putting the “local” back into local government as key speakers discuss the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils…
With the announcement on August 24 that Cootamundra-Gundagai Council is set to demerge, Central Coast Friends of Democracy (CCFoD) is renewing calls for a community poll on whether or not…
The lead stories from across the region in a brief audio/video format. Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, March 25, 2022: School Strike for Climate march in GosfordRik Hart kick…
It was a Peninsula united at the launch of a new residents’ association this week, with residents coming together to discuss issues of over development, green spaces and housing affordability….
The first Mayor of the amalgamated Central Coast Council, Clr Jane Smith talks to Central Coast Newspapers about the amalgamation, the Administrator’s reporting, the council’s financial collapse and the Local…
The week’s top stories from the Central Coast’s largest newsroom, March 5, 2021. David Farmer is the new council CEO, Labor calls for a council reform, PEP11, Rik Hart explains…
[Gosford] Deputy Mayor of the Central Coast Jane Smith talks to Coast Community News about a range of significant planning and economic changes across the region. The discussions ranged from;…
Week ending June 12, 2020. Black Lives Matter protest in Wyong – Storm damage on coast ignites old debates – Local Planning panel convenes – Interview with Deputy Mayor –…
An initiative by an East Gosford ward councillor to invite community groups in her ward to a video meeting with her has been welcomed by the Killcare-Wagstaffe Community Association. “This…
Council has awarded more than $48,000 to 16 local community groups as part of the Community Support Grant Program. Council’s Community support Grant provides support for the community to deliver activities which require a small amount…
In the latest Central Coast Newspapers’ video news, Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, said she believed Council meetings needed to be more frequent than monthly. “I think there is…
Councillor Jane Smith has been elected in an open ballot as the first Mayor to represent the combined Central Coast Council. Four Councillors nominated for the office including Clr Smith,…