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…
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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…
Shadow Minister calls for clarity over train cleaning services
Shadow Minister for Regional and Rural Jobs and Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, has called for assurances from the State Government that train cleaning services will not be put out…
Funding for Westpac Rescue Helicopter pilot training
Renewed support from Glencore, one of the world’s largest resource companies, will see Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service pilots receive state of the art training to ensure they remain equipped to…
Weekly audio/video News 5@5
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 –…
Park groundwater contaminated
Central Coast Council is finalising a plan to manage contaminated groundwater at three parks in the region but says there is no immediate health risk. Adcock Park, West Gosford, Hylton…
Seven Central Coast residents recognised by Queen’s Honours
Seven Central Coast residents were recognized in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List on June 8, with 933 awards given nationally. Governor-General David Hurley said the awards were a reflection…
Tuggerah intersection upgrade underway
Central Coast Council has started work on the $1.9M upgrade of the Bryant Dr and Lake Rd intersection at Tuggerah. The project will significantly improve safe access to Tuggerah Railway…
Plans released for the single biggest road investment in the Coast’s history
Initial design plans for the Central Coast Highway upgrade from Bateau Bay to Wamberal are now out for community comment. The NSW Government has committed $387M to upgrade the 3.8km…
Order of Australia for services to the air force community
After 50 years of serving the air force community, and still going, Wendy Naylor of San Remo has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General…
Black Lives Matter movement supported in Wyong
About 400 people turned out in Wyong on Saturday, June 6, to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement which has swept Australia and the globe. Tens of thousands…
$ 19,000 facelift for Gosford Showground
Gosford Showground is to be given a $19,000 spruce up courtesy of a State Government grant. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the…
What to do with Covid fines?
With more than 1200 fines handed out in NSW since March 17 for breaches of social distancing rules, some of them on the Central Coast, the State Opposition is calling…
Council navigates turbulent financial impact of Covid-19
Central Coast Council expects to be in deficit by the end of the financial year by $41.6M with lost revenues and ongoing costs and impacts due to Covid events growing…
Local Government push to keep voice at National Cabinet
With the recent announcement that a permanent National Cabinet will likely replace the former Council of Australian Governments (COAG), councils are pushing for a seat at the table. Central Coast…
Preferred carpark option would mean loss of coveted kids’ space
Central Coast councillors will be asked to endorse a multi-storey carpark on the western side of Central Coast Stadium as the preferred option for a solution to Gosford’s parking woes…
Central Coast Video News 5@5
Central Coast Video News long weekend edition from June 5, 2020: Tourism on the Central Coast set to rebound – Wage Freeze proposal for nurses defeated in parliament – Leagues…