3D seismic testing cancelled
Community group Save Our Coast (SOC) has claimed a major win for the local community with the recent announcement that Advent Energy has withdrawn its application to conduct 3D seismic…
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‘We’re not guilty’ says aged care provider
The chief executive of the Peninsula’s largest aged care facility has criticised findings of the Royal Commission into Aged Care for their generalised nature, while defending his own organisation’s performance….
Legal action likely over Wyong Race Club evictions
Legal action against Wyong Race Club has commenced amid claims that it has breached obligations under the Trust, over Wyong Showground land. The showground had been used jointly by community…
Koala population discovered near proposed coal mine site
Local environmental group, Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA). is calling for an urgent halt to the Wallarah 2 coal mine because of the discovery of a koala population in the area….
Charmhaven fire destroys property and closes highways and railway station
The fire which started at Charmhaven on New Year’s Eve, and spread over 335ha, is officially out. District Manager for Central Coast Rural Fire Service, (RFS) Superintendent Viki Campbell, said…
Public forum to be held on Central Coast Airport
The independent review into Central Coast Airport at Warnervale started on December 20 and a public forum will be held in February. Anyone can attend the forum on Friday, February…
Action Group opposes 200 manufactured home development
Kincumber and Picketts Valley Community Action Group is ramping up its opposition to an over 50s manufactured home resort and caravan park proposed for the site of the former Bangaloe…
Patrick Brennan selected for Australian Conducting Academy Summer School
Central Coast Conservatorium Artistic Director and CEO, Patrick Brennan, is one of eight conductors chosen through a rigorous selection process to take part in the Australian Conducting Academy (ACA) 2020…
16 affordable housing unit development approved
[West Gosford] A multi dwelling development comprising 16 affordable housing units has been approved by Central Coast Council for a block in Henry Kendall St, West Gosford, adjacent to Henry…
Koala Ark to support koala population recovery
The Australian Reptile Park is at the helm of a world first conservation project to help preserve the NSW koala population. Koala Ark, the world’s largest koala sanctuary was announced…
Time to rebuild
Areas of the Central Coast are already starting to regenerate, with the Gospers Mountain and Three Mile fires now being reported as being under control by the RFS. A fire…
Reptile Park cops a wash with rains
Staff at the Australian Reptile Park have spent this morning working to protect animals and buildings after a major flash-flood hit the world-famous wildlife park during torrential rainfall.Despite the flooding,…
Mayor’s 2020 priorities
[Gosford] Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews outlined some of her priorities for the year as part of a broad ranging video interview with Coast Community News this week. A comprehensive…
A little rain at last & more to come
[Gosford] In the first two weeks of 2020 there has been a total of 17 mm of rainfall measured at the Gosford AWS by the Bureau of Meteorology. Though rainfall…
Mariners pounce on Victory
[Central Coast Stadium, Gosford] Rarely do local fans witness such a night of football. Five goals, 4 VAR decisions, biffo, penalties, yellow cards a plenty and a coach expelled from…
Council to hold bush fire information sessions
Central Coast Council is holding a series of bush fire Community Information Sessions for Central Coast residents, as well as other community members, impacted or concerned by recent local bush…
Big fuel price variations across the Coast
The cheapest fuel in the region is $1.27.7/litre at West Gosford. The dearest $1.59.9 at all outlets on the Woy Woy Peninsula. Confirming the long term trend of large variations…
Birds suffering fires, smoke & drought
Spare a thought for birds across the state, some have been flying to the Central Coast to escape the fire, smoke and drought, smaller birds are likely not to have…
Love heart graffitist denied bail
The man allegedly responsible for the flourishing amount of love hearts sprayed onto road signs, power poles and similar across the Central Coast has been refused bail in Gosford Local…
Scam-safe summer campaign offers tips
A summer holiday campaign to help people thwart online and mobile scamming is being run by the Department of Human Services and the ACCC. The campaign focuses on providing 12…