Koala Kindy
The Australian Reptile park is celebrating seven of the world’s cutest animals, as a swathe of koala joeys turn one. Affectionately dubbed the Lucky Seven in 2019 after being bred…
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Brown water safety concerns
Many people who have been suffering with brown water coming out of their taps for weeks in various areas of the region, are not convinced by assurances from Central Coast…
Gosford Chambers not considered safe for Council meetings
All future meetings of Central Coast Council will be held at the Wyong Chambers for security reasons. A confidential report was discussed behind closed doors at the February 24 meeting….
Preparation works underway for 220,000 solar panel farm
Roadworks along Ruttleys Rd at Mannering Park have started in preparation for a huge solar farm on Delta Electricity land. Delta’s Company Secretary, Steve Gurney, said the road is currently…
Chair of Local Planning Panel announced
A woman who has served for the last 17 months on a panel as a Code of Conduct reviewer for Central Coast Council has been appointed chair of the Central…
Anglican parish decides to sell St Andrews church
The Anglican Parish of Woy Woy has decided to sell St Andrews church in Ocean Beach Rd, Umina, with an auction date set for March 5. The property is described…
Councillors to consider having a new Regional Impounding Facility
One super pound at Ourimbah or Lisarow has been suggested in a confidential report written for Central Coast Council. The idea of creating a single centralised pound that included all…
New security arrangements for council meetings
Central Coast Council is cracking down on security, with all future meetings to be held at the Wyong chambers. A confidential report was discussed behind closed doors at the February…
Feral rabbit baiting program to commence soon
Central Coast rabbit owners are being urged to vaccinate domestic rabbits ahead of the roll out of a feral rabbit baiting program in the region on March 18. Led by…
Residents object to 26 metre telecommunications tower
Saratoga residents have slammed plans for a 26 metre telecommunications tower in Davistown Rd, which they say will ruin the amenity of the quiet suburb. A Development Application (DA) currently…
The Week’s Local News 5@5 in AV format
Central Coast weekly video news. The ‘must know’ stories from around the region: Retirement savings under pressure, Mayor survives vote, heated State Parliament debate over floods, Emma McBride MP decries…
Mayor derides dismissal motion as “hateful campaign”
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has described an unsuccessful motion at the Council meeting on February 24 to force her to resign, as prompted by a “hateful campaign” fuelled by…
“Beerhall politics”
State Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, was ordered to leave the NSW Parliament Chamber on Tuesday, February 25, because of his use of foul language during a debate between…
Clothing company reopens its Woy Woy shop
Home grown Central Coast clothing company, drøm, has reopened its Woy Woy shop after an absence of three years, during which time the merchandise was sold at markets and pop-up…
Stadium’s 20th birthday celebration rescheduled
Central Coast Stadium has turned 20, and the milestone will be celebrated with a free family fun day on March 29. Originally scheduled for February 8, the celebration was postponed…
Take 3 CEO steps down
After 10 years at the helm, Take 3 co-founder Tim Silverwood will step down as the group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in March. Silverwood, who will assume a new role…
Council re-affirms opposition to Wallarah II
Central Coast Council has re-affirmed its opposition to the Wallarah two coal mine approved for the north of the coast, with its major objection being the strain that it will…
8,000 applications made for the Regional Seniors’ Card
There have already been more than 8,000 applications made on the Central Coast for the $250 Regional Seniors’ Travel Card announced recently by the State Government, but the Opposition says…
Coast Shelter provided 75,009 overnight beds during 2018-19
With more than 8,000 people remaining at risk of homelessness on the Central Coast, Coast Shelter Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rachel Willis, is continuing to explore more opportunities for early…
Avoca Beach to host World Surf League Qualifier
The Vissla and Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro events return to the Central Coast with some of the world’s best male and female surfers competing for vital World Surf League (WSL)…