Drones being used for surf and rescue purposes
Central Coast Surf Life Saving (CCSLS) is the first Australian surf branch to implement drones for surf and rescue purposes. The drones will operate on a risk basis depending on…
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Mariners seek to transform stadium into a world-class entertainment hub
As Coach Paul Okon works hard to lift the Central Coast Mariners towards their former League-winning status on the field, the local national A-League franchise has called on the Central…
Police to investigate pelican deaths by dogs
At least five infant pelicans were mauled to death by dogs at Blackwall on December 30. “In relation to the recent attack, police are leading the investigation,” according to a…
Council to prepare plan for channel dredging
A dedicated team at Central Coast Council will prepare and implement a plan of management for the Brisbane Water Channel, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch. Community groups…
Fairview Homestead finally wins first step after a 30 year campaign
A 30 year campaign to save Fairview Homestead at Mangrove Creek has won its battle to restore the colonial property. According to Ms Margaret Pontifex from Mangrove Mountain, Central Coast…
Buhagiar stars in NYE spectacle at Central Coast Stadium
Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City have put on a show for football fans in Gosford on New Year’s Eve, with both sides coming from behind in a heart-stopping 2-2…
Draft Coastal Management laws described as draconian and unfair
Land owners in low lying areas of Gosford, and suburbs such as Davistown, will not be compensated for future coastal hazards under the NSW Government’s new Coastal Management laws. According…
Secure bike shed under construction at Gosford Train Station
A new, 40-space secure bike shed is under construction at Gosford Train Station, according to the NSW Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. The new Opal bike shed at Gosford…
Devil Ark crowd funding campaign off to a good start
A crowd funding campaign has already raised almost $150,000 for the not-for-profit organisation Devil Ark, a breeding facility started by the Australian Reptile Park, to save the Tasmanian Devil from…
Council’s Kangy Angy land deal reported to ICAC
The former Wyong Council has been reported to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) by the NSW Auditor General, Ms Margaret Crawford, for an investigation into possible corruption by the…
State Finance Office development decision deferred
The Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) deferred its decision on the proposed development of the State Finance Office development on 32 Mann Street until 2017. The panel met in Gosford…
Bonython Tower looks like being first cab off the rank
Advertising, media and property entrepreneur, Mr John Singleton, has decided to kick-start the rebirth of the Gosford CBD with the development of the Bonython Tower at 155 to 163 Mann…
102 lot subdivision at Forresters Beach approved
A 102 lot subdivision to be developed over two stages at The Entrance Rd, Forresters Beach, has been given deferred commencement consent by the Central Coast Council. The applicant and…
Walk of Fame launched
The Central Coast Sports Federation launched a Walk of Fame at Central Coast Stadium on Friday, November 25, with funding from the Stronger Communities Programme. Construction of the walk has…
Auditor General asked to look into inexplicable selection of Kangy Angy land
The NSW Auditor General, Ms Margaret Crawford, has been called on to investigate dealings surrounding the selection of land in Kangy Angy for the location of the Intercity Fleet Train…
Central Coast Tourism required to submit an Expression of Interest
The long-awaited shake up of tourism management on the Central Coast has commenced, with Central Coast Tourism being told it will have to submit an Expression of Interest if it…
Quarry seeks approval for 2,250 truckloads of fill per week for four weeks
Somersby residents are campaigning against an application for the importation of 140,000 cubic metres of Excavated Natural Material (ENM) to the Rindean Quarry at 620 Wisemans Ferry Rd. The 240,000…
Another major bank withdraws from Umina
Another of the big four banks in Umina will close its branch before Christmas this year, leaving just one major bank branch in Umina. The Umina Westpac Bank Branch will…
Lisarow Highway report now online
Planning is progressing for the Pacific Hwy upgrade at Lisarow, with the submissions report now online. A Roads and Maritime Services spokesperson said the NSW Government allocated $7 million this…
A fair share of the Ausgrid lease revenue
The Central Coast does not appear to be getting its fair share of the $16.18 billion dollars raised by the NSW Government’s 99- year lease of half of Ausgrid, according…