$4m in grant funding for local projects
More than $4M in State and Federal Government funding will be shared between 26 major projects in the region thanks to successful grant applications lodged by Central Coast Council in…
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Landcare group seeks answers about damaged trees
Ettymalong Creek Landcare is seeking answers from Central Coast Council and State Government representatives about recent damage to native vegetation along Kahibah Creek Reserve at Umina. Landcare group convenor Ms…
Approved development contributions result in a huge disparity between former council areas
It’s bad luck if you are planning to build a two-bedroom granny flat in the former Wyong local government area as Central Coast Council has just doubled the development contributions….
New traffic lights welcomed at Point Clare ‘problem intersection’
Koolewong and Point Clare-Tascott Progress Association has welcomed new traffic lights at a problem intersection at Point Clare, after setting the ball in motion two years ago. Secretary, Helen Orchard,…
Dry(ish) July now also an option
The Central Coast Local Health District is again gearing up to support the Dry July campaign. Dry July raises funds for people affected by cancer by encouraging participants to go…
Locals are finalists for the 2020 Australian Education Awards
Two local principals and a teacher have been confirmed as finalists for the 2020 Australian Education Awards. The Awards celebrate the achievements of the country’s top performing schools, principals, department…
Archibold Park makeover completed
Archibold Park at Forresters Beach has a whole new look, thanks to $150,000 in State Government funding. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said…
Weekly Video News 5@5
5@5, June 19 – Central Coast weekly video news stories: Bicycles clash on Kincumber Mountain. Rates set to rise. Casuarinas of Copa could fall. Cyber attacks herald new responses. Gag…
Copa residents protest tree removal
Many Copacabana residents are outraged over the imminent removal of a brace of casuarina trees from Susan Fahey Park as Central Coast Council undertakes a major upgrade of the reserve….
LPP approves 5G tower in East Gosford
East Gosford is to get a 5G telecommunications tower after the first meeting of the Local Planning Panel (LPP) met last week. Unconfirmed minutes of the inaugural Local Planning Panel…
Decision looms on increase in Council rates
Central Coast councillors will decide on Monday night June 22, whether to accept a recommendation from staff to raise landholders’ rates by 2.6 per cent for next financial year. Staff…
Warnervale Education and Business Precinct masterplan deferred
Warnervale Education and Business Precinct has been stymied, says Councillor Greg Best after Central Coast Council decided to defer the masterplan. Cr Best sought at the June 9 meeting to…
Widening of the Tuggerah to Doyalson motorway is complete
The widening of the Tuggerah to Doyalson stretch of the M1 motorway is now officially open. This means a clear run for motorists at 110kmh on three lanes north to…
Historical war memorial may be saved
Ourimbah RSL Sub-branch has met with Transport for NSW staff in a bid to save the historic war memorial from removal as part of the railway station upgrade. A meeting…
Spotlight interview with John Della Bosca
A Coast Community News interview with John Della Bosca on the occasion of him receiving his AM. John was a former NSW Minister and held a series of positions, among…
Council’s water plan under the pump
An idea for a rainwater tank pilot program will be delayed until Central Coast Council completes its Integrated Water Resource Plan in 2021. But evidence is emerging that rain water…
Council election date set
A date for the next Central Coast Council election has been set for September 4, 2021. It was announced by the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, on Friday, June…
Proposed swimming pool removal prompts action
The proposed removal the Pretty Beach swimming pool enclosure by Central Coast Council has prompted the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association to seek its retention. Association president Mr Mike Allsop said: “We are very…
An interview with Deputy Mayor Jane Smith
[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;…
On-demand commuter bus service stops abruptly
The on-demand commuter CoastConnect minibus service at Woy Woy has ended its 24-month trial, without announcement on Friday, May 29. “There has been confusion and outrage that the Government would…