Extra security officers and 24- hour CCTV surveillance has started at Wyong and Gosford hospital emergency departments following a lengthy campaign by the Health Services Union (HSU). In August, about…
CASAR Park, the world class $18M motorsport complex, racetrack and social enterprise proposed in North Wyong, could be defunct following the withdrawal of its Development Application (DA). Announced in 2010,…
The Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Masterplan has been sent back to the drawing board, because Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, says “we haven’t got it right yet”. Ourimbah residents…
The timely release of a State Government Inquiry, revealing adverse effects of mining in the Sydney drinking water catchment, should add significant clout to the Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments…
Five more community organisations have recently benefitted from the generosity of the Central Coast Freemasons, with the Masons delivering a cheque of $51,250 to the gathered recipients. The Masons presented…
Central Coast Council has been awarded $35,000 to complete a scoping study of open coast and coastal lagoons under the State Government’s Coastal and Estuary Grants Program. Member for Terrigal,…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is pushing for safe runway overrun areas at aeroplane landing areas (ALAs) following its investigation into a fatal aircraft accident at Somersby in March,…
Strickland State Forest at Somersby is among State Forests that the State Government has targeted for sale, says the Australian Workers Union (AWU), which has launched a campaign to highlight…
Low income households across the Terrigal electorate are being offered a free rooftop solar system and installation worth $4,000. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said up to 3,000 households…
Tourism expenditure on the Central Coast hit an all time high of $1.074B during the 2018-19 financial year, according to latest statistics released by Tourism Research Australia. Tourism Central Coast…
A controversial $10.7M six-storey development at Terrigal has been given the green light by Central Coast Council, almost 12 months after it was originally refused in December. The development, which…
The ‘must know’ Central Coast stories this week; M1 super smash, Wonderful Woy Woy Wharf upgrade, Local Coal Mine Rally, Ex-Minister Gallacher not guilty, Terrigal Beach report, plus sport and…
Local Government NSW will call on the Federal Government to consult with councils and communities about the rollout of next generation 5G networks, thanks to a successful motion from Central…
A report commissioned by the NSW Government has confirmed what locals have been saying for months, that human sewage regularly spills from stormwater drains onto Terrigal Beach. The Microbial Source…
From July 1, Central Coast Newspapers changed ownership. Formerly published under the banner of Ducks Crossing Publications, the organisation has been incorporated and now publishes under the banner of Central…
The West Gosford Shopping Centre is set to be completely revitalised, with a Development Application (DA) on public exhibition until October 31 outlining a $2.23M revamp of the site. Bought…
The Peninsula is one the first locations in regional Australia where residents will be able to order food for pick-up through a major online application. Uber Eats has announced that…
Central Coast Council has started a month-long consultation, which aims to seek local opinion about projects planned for Woy Woy. The projects include the Woy Woy wharf redevelopment, the Woy…
Southfish, a new short film about ocean seismic testing, will be shown at session held by Save Our Coast at Everglades Country club on November 6 at 6.30pm. Produced by…
More than 30 people who had been sleeping rough in a tent city at Woy Woy Oval or on the waterfront reserve, nearby parks and laneways, have moved into secure…