More protests planned to stop Wallarah 2 mine
Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) is on the march again – this time in Wyong – to protest Wyong Coal’s Wallarah 2 longwall coal mine in the middle of Central Coast’s…
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5@5 Video News Oct 11, 2019
The Central Coast’s lead news stories this week: 1. Coastal Twist LGBTIA Festival “It’s a wrap”. 2. Mardi Dam upgrade. 3. Coal ash dam inquiry 4. ING Call Centre expands…
New inquiry to assess coal ash impacts
A Parliamentary Inquiry by the NSW Public Works Committee will examine the legacy of toxic coal ash from power plants. The Inquiry will accept public submissions until May 2020 and…
Ourimbah residents oppose ‘Town Centre’ plan
Ourimbah residents are shocked that their suburb has been earmarked for development as a potential town centre and their village atmosphere will be ruined if a Central Coast Council plan…
Wyong Hospital waiting times among worst in state
The latest statistics from the Bureau of Health show that waiting times for surgery and emergency departments at Wyong and Gosford hospitals are among the worst five in the state….
Koori Cup a Knockout
More than 40,000 spectator saw 164 teams compete in the Koori Knockout over the long weekend – the first major sports event at the new Regional Sports Complex at Tuggerah….
Council has failed to bow to bullying
Central Coast Council has failed to bow to what one Councillor referred to as bullying and meet with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, who has claimed the Council is in…
Tesch calls for government support for $412M bike path strategy
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has applauded Central Coast Councils decision to commit to a $412M bike and pedestrian path strategy. This plan is to be funded by Councils ongoing…
Cultural precinct shelved while library to advance
Central Coast Council will shelve plans for a Cultural Precinct in the centre of Gosford and push ahead instead with plans for a Regional Library as a separate project. The…
5@5 Video News October 4, 2019
The Premier’s visit came with money for music education, though midwives are not happy, a major development in Gosford is set to start, the Koori Cup starts and local Rugby…
Calga Aboriginal Cultural Landscape protected
The Calga Aboriginal Cultural Landscape will be protected forever following heritage listing of the site on October 1. One of the state’s most sacred Aboriginal site, the landscape is a…
Work commenced on 12 month road project in Erina
Central Coast Council has started work on a $940,00 project to straighten and widen a section of Carlton Road, Erina in October. Council Director, Roads and Transport, Drainage and Waste…
Senate Inquiry into seismic testing may end the practice
Community group Save Our Coast (Stop Seismic Testing), based in Newcastle, is “cautiously optimistic” that the Senate Inquiry into seismic testing will put an end to the practice off Central…
Private Hospital Redevelopment Underway
A redevelopment of Gosford Private Hospital to the tune of $32M is underway with a sod turning ceremony in September kick-started the project. The major revamp will deliver 12 theatres,…
Mayor calls for Premier to commit to funding key projects
Mayor Lisa Matthews has hit back at criticisms levelled at Central Coast Council by NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, on Monday over its inaction on a proposal for a Regional Performing…
Premier accuses Council of sitting on its hands
Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged Central Coast Council to “hop to it” if it wants State Government help in delivering a Performing Arts Centre(PAC) for Gosford as she announced a $2M…
Hot spots of social disadvantage
Central Coast Council has heard that Woy Woy, Blackwall, Ettalong, Umina and Booker Bay were considerably socially disadvantaged compared to many other parts of the Central Coast. A report from…
Killcare resident becomes accredited speaker
A Killcare resident has been named an Accredited Speaker by Toastmasters International. Mr Greg Van Borssum became an Accredited Speaker during a ceremony conducted by Toastmasters International in Colorado last…
New mayor denies ‘party lines’ operate at council
New Labor mayor Cr Lisa Matthews fronted her first press conference on September 24, denying the council operated on party lines despite being elected with the support of all Labor…
Premier Announces $2 Million for Conservatorium
Premier Gladys Berejiklian urged Central Coast council to “hop to it” if it wants State Government help to deliver a Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) for Gosford as she announced…