Desalination plant proposed for Noraville
Council submits a state significant infrastructure project to Department of Planning.
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Traffic changes at Bateau Bay
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on The Entrance Rd to carry out investigation work between Nepean St and Cresthaven Av at Bateau Bay. One southbound lane will be…
Public gynaecologists cancel appointments due to staff shortages
Gynaecologists and obstetricians at Gosford and Wyong hospitals have pledged to treat only urgent and life-threatening cases until the Central Coast Local Health District hires more doctors and nurses. Scores…
New species named after Coast’s own wildlife champion
A new Tasmanian Tiger species has been named after Australian Reptile Park and Aussie Ark managing director and leading wildlife conservation figure Tim Faulkner. The discovery of 25-million-year-old Thylacine fossils…
Sarah King the Queen of radio is back
Excitement is building this week after the announcement that Sarah King, the most cherished voice in local broadcasting, is set to return to the airwaves on Coast FM 963. King,…
Coasties have cast their votes – now comes the waiting game
Saturday, Sept 14 marked a significant day for the Central Coast, as locals headed to the polls for the first time since 2017 to elect 15 new councillors—three from each…
Upgrade for Patonga seawall
The State Government has upgraded the seawall at Patonga, aimed at protecting waterfront public land and adjoining heritage cottages from coastal erosion. Crown lands in the Department of Planning, Housing…
Where to vote in the Central Coast Council elections
Find below an extensive list of polling venues for the 2024 Central Coast Council Elections. This information has been gathered from the NSW Electoral Commission. The tables are divided into…
Time for change as administration ends
EDITORIAL The end of Central Coast Council’s almost four-year administration period has finally arrived, marking the close of a shocking chapter in our community’s history. During this time, we’ve seen…
Here’s the list – meet your council candidates
Here is a full list of all candidates for Central Coast Council in the September 14 election, presented in each of the five wards. Coast Community News CCN made every…
Coast heads for the polls
In just two more days, residents will head for the polls to elect new councillors for Central Coast Council for the first time since 2017. The election follows years of…
Nurses and midwives have had enough
Following a series of short rallies in recent months, Central Coast nurses and midwives carried out their first 12-hour strike from 7am on Tuesday, September 10, defying an Industrial Relations…
Election material issue for Liberal branch president standing as an Independent
Compliance teams investigate complaints about election material.
Last chance to meet Gosford East Ward candidates
Voters in the Gosford East Ward are invited to a “Meet the Candidates” Forum tonight, Wednesday, September 11.
Long Table events combat loneliness
Aged care provider Infinite Care has launched a new initiative championing social wellbeing and combating loneliness. Weekly long table events are being held at Infinite Care facilities to help residents…
Brooks slams “undemocratic” Improvement Order
Brooks a lone voice in opposing Local Government Minister’s Performance Improvement Order.
Door to door fire safety checks
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Central Coast are taking to the streets to educate residents on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from fires in…
Knitters square off in charity challenge
Home Instead clients from Newcastle and the Central Coast have squared off against one another this year to make rugs for Elsie’s Project, which supports the palliative care unit at…
Pharmacists to be authorised to treat more conditions
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed news that Coasties will soon able to access treatment for a range of ailments at their local pharmacy. Health Minister Ryan Park announced…
Red Rubies back Pink Bin initiative
The Roving Rubies Red Hatters decided to lend support to Woman Hood’s Pink Bin initiative and managed to fill four pink bins with toiletries for women doing it tough. “We…