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A referendum on the number of councillors?

If the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, doesn’t sack our current crop of councillors – now suspended until April 30 – then Central Coast residents will vote in the…


Weekly News 5@5

February 5, 2021: The ‘must know’ stories from across the Central Coast: Council Administrator faces his critics, Albo at Terrigal to talk gas, Wyong’s Wallarah 2 Coal project for sale,…


Rates rage

Dozens of disgruntled residents gathered outside Gosford Chambers ahead of Central Coast Council’s February 3 meeting, protesting a proposed rate rise of 10-15 per cent. Protesters tested Administrator Dick Persson’s…


Projects to benefit from new funding

The NSW Government has granted over $270,000 for improvements to Crown Land reserves and community facilities across the Central Coast, including more than $193,000 being shared among five groups in…


Wallarah 2 coal mine for sale

Korea Resources Corporation is planning to sell its 82.25 percent stake in the Wallarah 2 coal mine, as part of efforts to cut its debt totalling $6.1B as of the…


Leagues Club Field revamp almost complete

The revamp of Leagues Club Field at Gosford has reached the final stages of construction, with its tidal terrace feature about to undergo a period of thorough testing. The tidal…


The Phoenix rises against the Mariners

A 1-2 win for Wellington Phoenix against Central Coast in Match Week 6 at Central Coast Stadium has reshaped the A-League table, with the Mariners falling from first place. The…


Central Coast Weekly 5@5

Coming up in this week’s edition: Local Beaches ‘over loved’ on Australia Day, rate increase protests planned, suspended councillor Greg Best opens up on the council crisis, the Frank Baxter…


Record crowds hit our beaches

More than 200,000 people flocked to Central Coast beaches over the Australia Day long weekend, as authorities dealt with 168 rescues, a prank drowning at Terrigal, parking havoc and jet…


The Great Wall of Ettalong

A 3-metre high timber wall has been constructed in front of a popular set of shops in The Rocks Arcade at Ettalong Beach, leaving local businesses and community members scratching…



$250 seniors’ travel card offer reopens

Central Coast seniors are reminded that applications are once more open for the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card, which was introduced last year. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…


Weekly News 5@5

Hi I am Jacinta and this is Coast Community News 5@5 January 22 thanks for tuning in. Coming up; Acting Council CEO Ric Hart speaks out Council crisis, the Coastal Twist…


Timor-Leste Consul-General visits Gosford

The relationship between Australia and the people of Timor-Leste was reinforced when the country’s Consul-General in Sydney paid a visit to Gosford Anglican Church on January 13. Consul—General Luciano Valentim…


Financial recovery process begins

In an exclusive interview with Central Coast Newspapers, Central Coast Council Acting CEO, Rik Hart, elaborated on the current state of Council’s financial recovery measures, moves to cut staff numbers…



Funding Rush

Local sculptor, Pete Rush, has been awarded a funded residency deal by Central Coast Council to continue creating sculptures on Central Coast beaches. His many works of art, erected during…


Council auditors to change emphasis

Central Coast Council is working on more than 270 unaddressed recommendations and management actions arising from reviews by the NSW Audit Office; external consultant reviews and Council’s own internal auditor…