First pipes laid on Mardi pipeline
The future security of the region’s water supply took a major step forward last week, with the first pipes laid to mark the start of construction of the Mardi to…
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The Coast is Clear … almost
The NSW Government has made its first tentative steps to re-open business and other activities across the state. Following the staged re-opening of schools from May 11 and a relaxation…
Elaine celebrates International Nurses Day 2020
International Nurses Day was celebrated on May 12 and the Central Coast Local Health District has shared the story of one of their own. Elaine Duck, has spent the past…
CBA closes branch at The Entrance
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) at The Entrance closed temporarily last Thursday, May 7. Staff have been seconded to support the bank’s call centre to cope with the huge influx of…
$1.5M Cultural Hub announced for Wyong
Wyong is set to receive a brand new $1.5M Cultural Hub to boost its offering to the local arts community but some are questioning whether that’s money well spent. Central…
Tuggerah Lakes expert panel held its first meeting
A team of experts has now been tasked with finding the best ways to improve water quality in Tuggerah Lakes. This will be different to previous approaches to Tuggerah lakes,…
Rental package “woefully inadequate”
Wyong MP, David Harris, says the NSW Government’s Rental Package is “woefully inadequate” and that NSW Labor would seek to vastly improve the package in Parliament on Tuesday, May 12….
Helicopters on power-line patrol
The Ausgrid bushfire prevention program is underway. From today you may see helicopters flying low inspecting the electricity network on the Central Coast. As part of Ausgrid’s Bushfire Risk Management…
Locals are unlikely to get the lions’ share
The Australian Reptile Park and Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park have both welcomed the announcement of a $94.6M Federal government support package for zoos and aquariums, as they look into just…
Council maintains focus on essential services
Some services may have been impacted due to coronavirus restrictions, but Central Coast Council is plugging away at essential works, helping to keep locals employed and the region’s economy going….
Council to vote to establish Local Planning Panel
Central Coast councillors will vote on Monday, May 11, on a State Government directive to implement a local planning panel (LPP) to decide on development applications. The planning panel will…
Energy bill relief on offer
Central Coast householders whose ability to keep up with energy payments has been impacted by the coronavirus have been thrown a lifeline thanks to a $30M boost to the State…
Rebooting the Economy (Pt 2) – An NBN 2.0?
How long does it take to change a light bulb in a modern CBD building? Answer: Much longer than it needs to. This is because all the information about that…
Weekly News 5@5 May 8
This week’s essential news from around the Central Coast in a handy audio / video format. Firefighters awarded, Council development powers trimmed, St Huberts Island bridge, Federal government charities boost,…
The humpback highway is open
One thing the coronavirus won’t stop is the annual migration of humpback whales as they make their way through waters off the Central Coast headed for warmer climes. The Dolphin…
Local firefighters honoured
Three Central Coast firefighters have been honoured in the NSW Rural Fire Service’s annual bravery and service awards. Captain William “Jock” Ross and Senior Deputy Captain, Alison Wade of Spencer…
Health, environment & community groups make legal complaint to EPA
[Vales Point] A coalition of health, environment and community groups has made a legal complaint to NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) calling for an investigation into pollution from Vales Point…
Residents say democratic processes were not followed
[Long Jetty] Residents near a proposed boarding house approved at the April 27 meeting of Central Coast Council have failed to get three councillors to back a rescission motion at…
Minister threatens Council with performance review
Planning Minister Mr Rob Stokes has threatened Central Coast Council with a performance review. He has accused the council of not demonstrating “a clear commitment to delivering their Local Strategic…
Covid-19 update May 6
[May 6, 2020] That was Scott Morrison foreshadowing plans to re-open the Australian economy. I’m Ross Barry and this is a Coast Community News Covid19 update, Wednesday, May 6. Well…