Exploratory underwater seismic blasts approved
Asset Energy has been given permission to use underwater seismic blasts to search for coal and gas off the Central Coast, according to the Central Coast Greens. The National Offshore…
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Poultry industry could be growing too quickly
Community opposition is growing to the expansion of intensive poultry farming in the Coast’s mountains district. Two applications, worth $2.5m in total, to expand existing sheds and build new ones…
Legal action of Mangrove Mountain Landfill under consideration
Acting CEO of Central Coast Council, Mr Brian Glendenning, has indicated it is likely, but not guaranteed, that Council will take further legal action against the operators of the Mangrove…
New rail electricity substation at Gosford completed
Completion of a new rail electricity substation at Gosford will provide additional power and reduce the risk of disruption to trains on the Central Coast and Newcastle lines, Parliamentary Secretary…
Mangrove Mountain and Spencer advisory committee holds first meeting
The Mangrove Mountain and Spencer advisory committee held its inaugural meeting at the Mangrove Mountain Hall on Tuesday, January 30, to bed down issues such as its terms of reference…
Surf clubs to raise money through container collection
Killcare and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs will collect bottles and cans to raise money through the NSW Government’s Container Deposit Scheme. From January 15, Killcare and Ocean Beach…
Holstein moves to revive Rawson Rd level crossing work
Deputy mayor Cr Chris Holstein is planning to have Central Coast Council support the resumption of work to replace the Rawson Rd level crossing. Cr Holstein said he had submitted…
Surprisingly big community meeting to stop Wallarah 2 mine
A community meeting was held on Saturday morning Jan 27 to discuss the approval of the Wallarah 2 coal mine by the NSW government’s Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC). The meeting…
Use public land for research and public benefit says Mayor
Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, has called on her fellow Councillors to actively promote opportunities for research for public benefit to be undertaken on public land owned by Council. According…
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…
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…