Aero club fears loss of airport
Central Coast Aero Club and its supporters say they’ve been pushed into a corner and now realise that well lose the airport if we don’t start pushing our own agenda….
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Unemployment on the rise on Central Coast
NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast, has said that the latest unemployment figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics are a real worry for the local economy. Regional Director, Paula Martin,…
Council adopts Climate Change Policy
Following some fairly heated debate, Central Coast Council adopted its first Climate Change Policy on July 8, with some clauses relating to sea level rise planning and the process of…
Council has commenced proceedings against the EPA & Verde Terra
In the latest development on the issue of the controversial landfill at Mangrove Mountain, Central Coast Council has commenced proceedings in the Land and Environment Court (LEC) against both the…
Wallarah 2 Coal Project approval welcomed by mining union
The NSW Government’s approval of mining leases to allow the Wallarah 2 Coal Project to proceed is a “common sense” decision that will boost regional jobs and business opportunities, according…
Gosford CBD developments update
Just a year ago the Gosford skyline was full of the sight of cranes at work on a variety of major projects which were to kickstart the rejuvenation of the…
Sitting Federal Members Returned
A region-wide swing of more than 3% to the Liberal Party the May 18 Federal Election has seen, Lucy Wicks, returned for a third term as Member Labor’s, Emma McBride, holding onto…
Election: PEP11, Youth & Tax to Drive Voters
The Australian Electoral Commission estimates that, by Saturday, as many as 40 per cent or more of all Coasties will have already voted in the Federal Election. Coast Community News…
Prepoll interviews in Gosford raise many issues
With early polling stations open, Ross Barry interviews voters and campaigners on the issues that are helping them decide on how they will vote in Robertson in 2019 Federal election….
Federal election officially underway
The ballot order has been decided for the seat of Robertson, with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, saying the May 18 Federal Election will be the most important choice voters…
Asset Energy talks Petroleum Exploration
NEWS: Asset Energy’s Tobias Foster in interview with Ross Barry about their proposals to extend the exploration for oil and gas off the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. A remarkable…
Palm Beach Ferry Runs aground
The Palm Beach Ferry ran aground in the Ettalong Channel on March 9. More news in the print edition out now…
Funding announced for 600 car parking spots in Gosford
Central Coast Commuters were the big winners this week with the announcement on March 27 of $35 million for car parking at Gosford and Woy Woy railway stations. More in…
Sitting Members retain their seats
Both [Peninsula] local Members of Parliament have retained their seats in Saturday’s State election. Liberal Member tor Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch won an outright majority witn almost 53 per cent…
Extension of time on submissions on Draft Climate Change Policy fails
A last ditch appeal from the St Huberts Island Residents Association for a three month extension of time on submissions on Central Coast Councils Draft Climate Change Policy has failed….
Leagues Club unveils bold vision for a major refurbishment
Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) has unveiled a bold vision for a major refurbishment which includes a vibrant alfresco dining precinct, improved pedestrian connections to the Gosford CBD and waterfront,…
Lederer Group lodges application for a $280 mil Gosford development
A major makeover of the Kibbleplex building in Henry Parry Drive, Gosford is once more on the table, as the State Government considers and application from the Lederer Group for…
Gary Murphy Council CEO
The Central Coast Council amalgamation is a “ship still hitting a few waves”, but the merged council is headed in a clear direction, said Council CEO Gary Murphy. Appointed in…
$10m transformation of Plan Leagues Club Field unveiled
NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Anthony Roberts, said it was Gosford’s “time to shine” as he unveiled plans for the $10m transformation of Leagues Club Field on Monday, February…
Community workshop on climate change
A community workshop will be held at Ettalong Beach this Wednesday, February 27, to give residents the chance to have their say on Central Coast Councils Climate Change Policy. It…