Harris calls on Premier to stop coal mine
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris MP, has called on NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, to “step up and deliver on the Liberal’s commitment to stop the Wallarah…
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Central Coast Honours List on Australia Day
Several Central Coast residents will receive Order of Australia Medals for their respective services to business, community education, football and public service. These include; Mr Leslie Samuel Dell, for service…
Central Coast Guide to Australia Day
A full list of how to mark the Australia Day holiday on the Central Coast is here; theatre, fireworks, flag raising, markets and more. A wonderful selection of events from our…
Council and politicians express concern over water supply
Central Coast Council has expressed its disappointment that the NSW Planning Assessment Commission has recommended approval of the Wallarah 2 longwall coal mine. Former and current MPs are joining the…
Longwall coal mining will destroy the riverine system says ACA
The fight is not over to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine, even though the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) recommended, on January 18, that the revised mine development application…
Coal mine approved despite risk to Coast’s drinking water supply
The Planning Assessment Commission has granted consent to the Wallarah 2 underground coal mine west of Wyong, subject to conditions, despite admitting that the location is sensitive to the Central…
Permanent dredging solution is supported – Tesch
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has said support for a permanent solution to the ongoing siltation of the navigation channel was coming from “across the community”. She said a…
Council appoints Brian Glendenning as Interim CEO
Central Coast Councillors voted to appoint Brian Glendenning as the Interim Chief Executive, following the resignation of Mr Brian Bell for health reasons effective on January 26. Councillors met at an…
Australian legend named Australia Day Ambassador
One of Australia’s leading musicians and songwriters, Rod McCormack, has been officially appointed as the Central Coast’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2018. Rod is one of the most in-demand record…
MacDonald apologises for train disruptions
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, has apologised “to commuters and train users who were impacted by delays and disruptions to the services”. “I am very confident…
Beaches to be hammered by big swells
Central Coast beaches are due to be hit by very large swells from Sunday to Tuesday as a result of a large low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea. Swell predictions…
Council calls Extraordinary Meeting to appoint interim General Manager
Central Coast Council will hold an Extraordinary Meeting on Monday 15 January 2018 to appoint an interim General Manager following the resignation of current Chief Executive Officer Brian Bell. Under…
Cane toad alert on Central Coast
A local Central Coast business discovered this unwanted visitor, a cane toad in an interstate delivery this week. Thanks to their quick action, he won’t be out causing our local…
Nationally significant sporting event to fold – Central Coast 7s
Craig Morgan, Tournament Director of the highly successful international Rugby 7s event, Central Coast 7s has announced the intention to fold the event. In an online media statement, Mr Moran…
Train chaos hits Central Coast travellers
Train travellers and commuters to and from the Central Coast were among the biggest sufferers of the train chaos that hit the greater Sydney train network Tuesday. Berowra became an…
Waste & Recycling Collection Delays
Tuesday Jan 8: Central Coast Council’s waste contractor, Remondis, is currently experiencing delays in delivering waste and recycling services including bin and bulk kerbside collections. Please continue to leave all…
Power outages rolling across the Coast
A series of power outages have been rolling across the Central Coast over the last two days during some of the hottest days of summer so far. The latest outage…
Council CEO Brian Bell resigns
BREAKING: Central Coast Council’s interim CEO Brian Bell has resigned with effect at the end of January, citing personal health issues. The Council is now scrambling to replace the very…
Second drowning at Snapper Point in a week
A notorious stretch of coastline near the Munmorah State Conservation Area on the state’s Central Coast has claimed another life despite the best efforts of emergency responders who desperately tried…
Sunday’s heatwave wrap
Temperatures soared across the Central Coast on Sunday into the mid 40 C for much of the afternoon. Official figures for Gosford peaked at 42.9 at 2pm. Many people were…