Attempts being made to bring back Old Sydney Town
Several local buyers have expressed interest in acquiring the land at Somersby that includes the Old Sydney Town and Australian Reptile Park sites. One is backed by the 10,000-strong community…
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Parliamentary report recommends inquiry into Landfill
The NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Waste and Waste from Energy has recommended that the NSW Government establish an independent inquiry into the operation, regulation and approvals of the Mangrove Mountain…
Impasse remains over channel dredging
A meeting, held last Monday, March 19, between NSW Government and Central Coast Council representatives has failed to resolve the impasse over who is responsible for maintaining the navigation channels…
ACF branch objects to proposed nursing home
The Central Coast branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation has objected to the nursing home proposed for Hillview St, Woy Woy, in a submission to Central Coast Council. “The development…
Protest sends clear message, says Crouch
More than 60 local residents have attended a Save Our Beach protest on March 17 convened by Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Liberal Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch, and Liberal…
Council calls for rail underpass funding
Central Coast Council has called on the NSW Government to recommit funding to the Woy Woy rail underpass at Bulls Hill. The council will approach the Premier, Transport Minister, Roads…
Channel needs science, not amateur ideas, says CEN
The Ettalong channel dredging needs science, engineering and common sense, and not ill-considered amateur ideas, opinions and dogma, according to the Community Environment Network. Chairman Mr John Asquith said: “When…
Council’s total operational income tops $723m
The auditor’s report for the first consolidated Central Coast Council financial statements will be presented at the next meeting on Monday, March 26. The report and financial statements for the…
Outreach Programs at TAFE to close
The Federal Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, has joined the chorus of local leaders calling for the NSW Government to stop the closure of Outreach Programs at Wyong TAFE…
Kangy Angy rail facility risks being a multi-billion dollar development
Mr David Harris, speaking in his role as Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, said he did not believe there was any hope of stopping the intercity rail maintenance facility…
The Entrance Ocean Baths to be named after Grant McBride
Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, has welcomed Central Coast Council’s decision to name The Entrance Ocean Baths after the former Member for The Entrance, Mr Grant McBride. Mr…
Review of affordable housing policy sought
The NSW Minister for Planning and Infrastructure will receive a letter from Central Coast Council seeking a review of the affordable housing State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), as a result…
New intercity train fleet will be a step backwards
According to Member for Wyong and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, half of all train passengers travelling from the Central Coast to Sydney will be forced…
Specialised materials handling excavator helps reduce landfill
Central Coast Council is continuing to implement innovative methods to reduce the amount of waste directed to landfill, with the recent purchase of a specialised, materials handling, excavator. Sorting through…
Permanent protection sought for wetland
Initial steps have been taken by Central Coast Council to permanently protect Porters Creek Wetland. Mayor Jane Smith replaced a staff recommendation to defer the permanent protection of the wetland,…
New retirement lifestyle village to be built at Wyong golf course
The Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) and Wyong Golf Club have joined forces to create a new golf and retirement lifestyle village. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between…
Legal action initiated against Councillors & community members
Former Wyong Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, has initiated legal action against several Central Coast Councillors and community members for alleged defamation. “I am not saying it is not true,” Mr…
Gosford businesses boosted by extra workers but jobless rate still high
Central Coast businesses are reporting a major boost to business in the Gosford CBD, as new jobs continue to flow into the new ATO building in Georgiana Tce and builders…
Study on reduction of train travel times between Sydney and Newcastle funded
Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, was joined by local state parliamentarians and a business leader, at Gosford railway station, on Friday, March 9, to announce that the NSW…
Performing Arts Centre preferred site to be decided
Six potential sites in the Gosford CBD will be urgently reviewed by Central Coast Council staff in a move to expedite the building of the Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC)….