New funding made available to help the homeless
Rough sleepers, young people and victims of domestic violence at risk of becoming homeless on the Central Coast, will receive tailored support to find stability and improve their lives, under…
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Free apprenticeships on offer
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, has said there will be an unprecedented level of support for apprentices in the 2018 State Budget, with the NSW…
State government budget welcomed by some
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, and Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, both commended the 2018-19 NSW State Budget, which was also welcomed by the city’s…
Ferry wharf application rejected?
The NSW Government appears to have rejected an application from Central Coast Council to fund an upgrade of the Woy Woy Ferry Wharf. “The feedback we have received from the…
Councillor wants to protect surf break from dredging
The Peninsula’s famous surf break, The Box, is an east coast treasure and Central Coast Councillor Bruce McLachlan wants to protect it. On several occasions during the protracted debate on…
Additional homeless resources needed, says Tesch
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said she had been conducting her own investigation into homelessness. “With the help of Coast Shelter I am requesting an acknowledgement of the resources…
Holstein seeks action on ‘sleeping rough’ deaths
Deputy mayor Cr Chris Holstein has called for Central Coast Council to make urgent representation to State Government to form an assertive Outreach Team to tackle the growing number of…
Council’s insurer refuses liability for water damage
[Empire Bay] Central Coast Council’s insurance company has refused to accept liability for damage to an Empire Bay home and its contents as the result of a burst water main….
Magenta Golf Course seeks approval to reconfigure lake
Magenta Golf Management Pty Ltd has applied to Central Coast Council for approval to use a reconfigured irrigation lake for the day-to-day maintenance of the golf course and to treat…
Acting Council CEO defies request from Councillor
Independent Wyong Ward Councillor, Louise Greenaway, said she was “shocked and disappointed” when Acting CEO, Mr Brian Glendenning, said he would not be adhering to her request to publish links…
Mayor supports community to have promised playground
Mayor Jane Smith has offered her support to members of the Gwandalan community who have been campaigning to have a proposed playground restored to their residential housing estate. At the…
Wallarah II coal mine court action date announced
The Australian Coal Alliance’s (ACA) Land and Environment Court (LEC) action against the Wallarah II coal mine, will be heard on November 12. Mr Alan Hayes, ACA’s Campaign Director, said…
Unannounced urgency motion embarrasses Mayor
Independent Councillor for Budgewoi, Clr Greg Best, wants his fellow Councillors and Mayor Jane Smith to attend a workshop entitled, Chairing and Effective Meeting procedures. When Council met on June…
Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite christened
The redeveloped Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite welcomed the first baby to be born in the world-class facility, on May 22. “We welcomed baby Cora into the world on May 22,”…
Canine Court Companion service extended to Gosford Courthouse
Attorney General, Mr Mark Speakman, visited Gosford Courthouse on June 1, to announce the Canine Court Companion service. The new service connects therapy dogs with victims of crime, witnesses and…
Gosford City Centre Revitalisation plan released
A pivotal consultation paper has been released detailing the NSW Government’s revitalisation program for Gosford, and the deadline for community submissions is June 28. The Government Architect has created a…
Gosford UDIF Place Report 3 on City South
The Government Architect’s (GA) third and final place-based report creates a vision for Gosford’s southern precinct, but it does not mention the waterfront. “Parklands in the city south have the…
The time for Gosford to shine has finally arrived – NSW Planning Minister
NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Mr Anthony Roberts, visited Gosford on May 28 to announce funding of $52m for infrastructure and public space in Gosford. Mr Roberts also announced…
Council endorses water and sewerage plan
A Water and Sewer Strategic Business Plan has been endorsed by Central Coast Council for submission to the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Mayor Cr Jane Smith said the strategic…
Chamber welcomes first pearl harvest
[Woy Woy] The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news of the first harvest of pearls from the Brisbane Water. The Chamber views Broken Bay Pearls as the birth…