Impressive visitor growth boosts Coast economy
The Central Coast region experienced some extraordinary visitor economy growth rates in the past 12 months with visitor expenditure increasing more than 12 per cent on the previous year to…
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New playground on Spencer waterfront
The upgraded playspace at Spencer waterfront is now open, much to the delight of the local community which has campaigned for the playground since the new public amenities were finished…
New-look recreation precinct unveiled
Central Coast Council has officially opened the new and improved regional skatepark and BMX track at Umina’s Peninsula Recreation and Active Lifestyle Precinct. The $8M upgrade includes a new basketball…
Campaign ramps up objections to seawall DA
Save Our Sand (SOS) anti-seawall campaigners have organised drop-in centres where volunteers are helping people lodge objections to the development application (DA) recently lodged by the Wamberal Protection Association. The…
Seniors’ forums deliver valuable information
More than 100 people attended seniors’ forums at Toukley 50 Plus Leisure & Learning Centre and Long Jetty Over 50s Club, hosted by Member for Dobell Emma McBride. The events…
Coast Shelter sleepout raises $217,000
Coast Shelter Sleepout 2024 has raised more than $217,000 for the organisation’s essential services. Held on Friday, August 2, at Industree Group Stadium, the event brought the community together to…
JPs honoured for incredible milestone
Member for The Entrance David Mehan recently hosted a morning tea to celebrate two remarkable local residents who have attained 50 years of service as Justices of the Peace (JPs)…
Japanese students enjoy Sister City visit
The Gosford Sister City Association has welcomed 20 students and two leaders from Edogawa, Japan, for their 26th annual youth exchange to Narara Valley High School. The annual exchange is…
Wamberal Beach seawall DA lodged with Council
The first of three development applications covering Wamberal beach has been formally lodged with Central Coast Council by the Wamberal Protection Association (WPA). The first DA known as Section B,…
Funding boost helps Central Coast veterans
RSL LifeCare has been awarded more than $550,000 from the Commonwealth Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program cementing its place as the leading veteran advocate and support…
Shark management plan incenses activists
Central Coast animal rights activists are unimpressed with the NSW Government’s Shark Management Plan for the 2024/25 beach season, with shark nets to once again be installed along the state’s…
Have your say on Avoca Dr upgrade
Central Coast residents are invited to help shape the long-awaited Avoca Dr upgrade at Kincumber by having their say on proposed safety and efficiency improvements options. The Federal Government is…
Campaign to bring back Reg the dredge
A group of concerned local residents frustrated with Central Coast Councils’ current management of Tuggerah lakes has launched a campaign ahead of the September local council elections calling for regular…
Call for firm commitment on Gosford TAFE project
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling for action from the State Government on the purchase of the former Gosford council chambers site in Mann St for a new TAFE,…
Labor Party backs No vote at referendum
The Labor Party of NSW will not support the proposed reduction of councillor numbers on Central Coast Council to be presented as a referendum on September 14. The referendum will…
Two new roles for Crouch
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has two new roles in the NSW Shadow Cabinet. Opposition Leader Mark Speakman has appointed Crouch as Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, and Shadow…
Mangrove Mountain group push to save bushland after Administrator’s rezoning
Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community Group has joined an alliance of Central Coast groups in calling on Planning Minister Paul Scully to reject a Central Coast Council rezoning proposal affecting…
Day trip to Lion Island turns sour
A jet skier drifted several kilometres out to sea on the outgoing tide after his watercraft lost power near Lion Island on Saturday, July 27. When the jet ski broke…
Recognised for dedication and compassion
Jessica Cain-Westaway from Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services has received a NSW Government Community Service Award for her “unwavering dedication and compassion in her role as the Cancer Navigator”. Minister for…
McKinna announces 15-person team to contest Council election
Former Gosford Mayor and Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna will spearhead a 15-person team of candidates at the September 14 Council election. Team Central Coast will field three candidates for each…