Ex-Minister Gallacher cleared by ICAC Inspector
[Exclusive video interview] Former NSW Police Minister and Minister for the Central Coast has been cleared by the ICAC Inspector and now he wants an apology. In an exclusive video…
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Woy Woy Wharf plans announced
Central Coast Council has announced its plans to redevelop Woy Woy wharf. The $5.32 million redevelopment is the largest wharf project undertaken by Council. Its design features a floating pontoon…
Government review of operations at Airport welcomed
A State Government review of operations at Central Coast Airport, Warnervale, has been welcomed by the local aviation community as a “sensible” decision. Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith,…
5@5 news – Uber eats – Tragic fire – Bill busters – huge solar farm – Halloween
Welcome to this week’s Central Coast’s 5@5. Stories; Uber Eats comes to the coast, Tragic fire kills local artist, Bill busting expo a success, Baby girl misdiagnosed in Wyong, Avoca…
Wyong Hospital redevelopment underway
The $200M Wyong Hospital redevelopment has taken a major step forward with a sod turning ceremony to mark the start of construction in October. NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Natasha…
220,000 solar panels to be installed on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam
News of a power partnership in a $75M solar project on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam, comes only two weeks after the announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry into rehabilitation of…
Council seeking youth leaders for Y4Y action team
Central Coast Council is inviting aspiring youth leaders to become members for the Youth For Youth (Y4Y) action team and make a difference to the lives of young people on…
Henry Kendall Aged Care Wyoming to close
It will be the end of an era when Henry Kendall Aged Care, Wyoming, closes its doors at the end of October, after 34 years of serving elderly residents. Despite…
Council wards to have input to Local Strategic Planning Statements
Central Coast Council is to adopt a ward-based approach to strategic planning for the region over the next 20 years, following a successful motion from Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, at…
Forum to encourage women
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is passionate about seeing more women in local government and hopes to conduct a community forum on the Coast next year to encourage women to…
Action on $440M Leagues Club redevelopment
Central Coast Leagues Club has unveiled plans for a $440M redevelopment and has applied to the NSW Department of Planning for approval as a State Significant Site. The club has…
Annual State of the Beaches report released
Good news to come out of the NSW Government’s annual State of the Beaches report for 2018-2019 is that 14 of the region’s 15 ocean beaches have achieved a good…
Mariners F3 Derby preview
The Coast is eagerly awaiting another F3 derby clash with the Newcastle Jets this Saturday at Central Coast Stadium. This the first home game of the 2019/20 A-league season is…
Wild dog and fox baiting program active on Central Coast
A wild dog and fox control bait laying program is set to run until October 31 in the Dooralong, Mangrove Mountain, Ravensdale and Somersby areas and will see coverage of…
Deputy Mayor calls out Premier after several failed attempts to meet
Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, has taken a swipe at NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on social media, over recent comments made by the Premier. Visiting the Coast on September 30 to…
Kibbleplex to be demolished as stage 1 of $345M development
The old Kibbleplex building in the heart of Gosford will be transformed into a $345.4M five tower residential and retail development within 10 years if the Lederer Group is successful…
Regional Performing Arts Centre blame game continues
Controversy continues to rage over stalled plans for a Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) for the heart of Gosford, with Central Coast Council rejecting a motion from Councillor Greg Best…
Tesch urges Premier to deliver underpass not insults
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has called on NSW Premier Ms Gladys Berejiklian to deliver funding for a rail underpass at Railway St, Woy Woy, instead of throwing insults…
Dredging of Lobster Beach next
The dredging at Half Tide Rocks will soon move on to Lobster Beach says Wagstaff-Killcare Community Association president Mr Mike Allsop, who is also chair of the Peninsula Waterways Committee….
Mystery shoppers used to identify liquor stores trading illegally
A mystery shopper sting at bottle shops across the former Wyong Shire has helped boost the checking of ID of customers who look under age. Liquor and Gaming NSW and…