Former Council CEO touts selling water assets
Rob Noble, who took over as Acting CEO in 2016 when Central Coast Council was created, told the Public Inquiry he was surprised to discover a cash reward system in…
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Smokey Mountain facing the bulldozer
The former Smokey Mountain and Grizzly Flats Railroad has closed after five decades of providing a place for locomotive enthusiasts and tourists to enjoy the joys of steam trains. The…
Gosford apartment over supply warning for investors
Gosford has ranked second in a list of the top 10 “danger zone suburbs” in the Greater Sydney area where there is an over-supply of apartments and investors have been…
Central Coast case numbers continue to fall
Monday Oct 18, 2021: COVID-19 case numbers continue to fall across the Central Coast over the weekend with a total of only 31 positive cases recorded during the last three…
Where can Central Coast residents holiday?
October 18, 2021: As our lifestyle begins to return to pre-covid routines, strict travel rules still remain in place for most Central Coast residents, particularly for those who wish to…
Bird Count on the Coast starts during National Bird Week
Bird Life Australia is inviting locals to celebrate National Bird Week by taking part in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, a project that records local bird sightings. Coasties are being…
Complete ‘cluster mess’ and ‘economic wankery’
Former Central Coast Council Interim Administrator, Dick Persson, called an article critical of his work at Central Coast Council “academic wankery” during his evidence at the Public Inquiry on October…
The Weekly news 5@5
October 15, 2021: this is CCN’s weekly news 5@5, this week’s top stories reflect the start of opening up after months of lockdown. This week’s stories Many Central Coast businesses…
First taste of freedom
Central Coast residents flocked to their favourite retail outlets, hairdressers, cafes, restaurants and watering holes as the region emerged from its 15-week lockdown on October 11. Retailers across the region,…
IPART forum to consider draft ferry charges
A public forum will be held on October 18 to hear feedback from passengers and ferry operators following the announcement that draft fares for Central Coast Ferries may rise from…
Local case numbers begin to ease
Central Coast Local Health District has reported 17 and 18 daily COVID-19 cases during Tuesday and Wednesday respectively in their two 24 hour reporting periods. The number indicates a downward…
Gosford hospital main entry is a potential exposure site
Thursday Oct 14, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District has advised the community this morning that an area within Gosford Hospital’s Main Entry – the lounge area adjacent to the patient…
1,500 locals ask Minister to save Ettalong from highrise
Over 1,500 local residents have signed a petition to voice their objection to Central Coast Council’s proposal to increase the foreshore building height at Ettalong Beach. The petition was delivered…
Crouch, State and ‘Gang of Eight’ cop Inquiry angst
Suspended Liberal Councillor Chris Burke said Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, made things political in the Council Chambers by constantly berating the “Greens and Labor” on Central Coast Council matters. Burke…
Inquiry hears of disturbing behaviour of staff and between fellow Councillors
Every councillor questioned by Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch at the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council has admitted being unaware of changes to the investment report in October 2019. By the…
A taste of freedom but travel restricted
Hairdresser scissors are snipping, beers are chilling and cash registers are ringing after the first stage of COVID-19 restrictions were eased across NSW for the fully vaccinated from Monday, October…
Coast shines on global eco-tourism stage
Local stories showcasing the Central Coast as an eco-tourism destination have captured international attention and a winning spot in the 2021 Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories competition. The Central Coast…
Local contact tracers catch up
October 12, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed this morning that 22 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Monday night. Significantly,…
Freedom’s just another word for…
If you’re confused by the latest COVID rules and you’re discovering the word ‘freedom’ means different things to different people – don’t feel alone. CCN has looked at an array…
77 local cases reported over weekend brings local tally past 1000
Monday Oct 11, 2021: A sum of 77 local COVID-19 cases have been reported by Central Coast Local Health District over the 72 hours to 8pm Sunday night. This brings…