Woy Woy police station may get officer in-charge
It is unclear whether Woy Woy police station will get its own officer-in-charge and local police assigned to the station under “a new policing model for regional NSW”. Under the…
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Food Safety Supercharger arrives on Campus
A state of the art produce sanitisation machine has arrived at Ourimbah Campus, from Germany, as Australia takes its food safety technology to the next level. Dubbed ‘The Food Safety…
Quick action helps protect threatened bird species
Central Coast Council has acted quickly to erect a fence to protect the nesting Little Terns at the north side of The Entrance, at Karagai Point. “It is really pleasing…
Long Jetty Street Festival draws huge crowds
The highly anticipated Long Jetty Street Festival was back for its third instalment on Sunday, November 19. With the huge amount of support received to date from the local community…
Elysium apartments achieved 96.8 per cent sales and record-breaking prices
Only two apartments remain unsold in Terrigal’s new residential development, Elysium, following its launch to the market. The launch saw record-breaking prices of over $20,000 per square metre reached for…
Community facility managers meet to discuss inequitable council demands
A community meeting was held at Kariong on Monday, November 13, to discuss concerns about Council occupancy and charges for community facilities. Tumbi Umbi resident, Mr Kevin Armstrong, chaired the…
Demolition work constantly delayed by asbestos removal
Central Coast’s Deputy Mayor, Clr Chris Holstein, wants Council staff to explain why the demolition of the Waterside development site that spans Gosford’s Baker St, Mann St and Georgiana Terrace…
65.7 per cent of Central Coast voters put in a yes vote
The results are in on the Same Sex Marriage Survey, with 61 per cent of Australians voting to expand the definition of marriage to include two consenting adults, regardless of…
Council applies for funding as petition numbers grow
Central Coast Council has undertaken to apply for funding from the Federal Government’s Safer Communities Fund to make the area around Umina Oval including the skate park, walking and cycle…
Sporties redevelopment submission deadline extended
The closing date for submissions on the Woy Woy Sporties redevelopment plans has been extended to December 10, Central Coast Council has announced. “The application for the redevelopment of Sporties…
Baby possum shot with air-gun
A baby possum had to be euthanised after it was found shot in Woy Woy on November 1. Wildlife ARC received a call from a member of the public to…
New train time table leaves some commuters worse off
Northern Central Coast commuters have been left behind in changes to the Newcastle and Central Coast line timetable, that sees Warnervale and Wyee lose early morning services direct to the…
Mariners meet Sydney FC Friday in Remembrance Round
This Friday the Central Coast Mariners will open the gates to all current and ex Australian Defence Force Service Men & Women as a part of the Hyundai A-League’s Remembrance…
Bato Yard collaborative approach wins international award
The collaborative approach carried out by Central Coast Council to design and build Bato Yard was recognised at an international awards ceremony, held in October. Council received a Highly Commended…
Mayoral Minute on release of airport information results in substantial debate
A confidential master plan for the future expansion of the Central Coast Airport at Warnervale, will be put on public exhibition, if the new Central Coast Council decides to proceed…
Councillors receive briefing about rail maintenance facility
Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, has confirmed that the 15 Councillors have received a briefing from Transport for NSW about the proposed rail maintenance facility at Kangy Angy. “We…
Coast hit by severe storm cell
The intense storm cell expected to break over the Central Coast on November 6 has come to pass, with the northern end of the Coast the most effected. More than…
Combined libraries hold one of the largest catalogues in the State
The region’s library services have been upgraded by Central Coast Council. A new management system has been launched which allows members to access one of the largest catalogues in the…
New shopping centre proposed at Mount Penang
Parklands Kariong Development Pty Ltd has submitted a development application (DA) to Central Coast Council for an eight lot Torrens Title subdivision of land within the Highway Commercial Precinct at…
Government rejects call for Commission of Inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain Landfill
The NSW Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage, Ms Penny Sharpe, has committed to holding a Commission of Inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain Landfill if a Labor Government was elected…