Facing a complex Council election
The Central Coast Council elections held last weekend were a democratic marathon, marked by our excessively long and arduous vote-counting process. Intricacies of the electoral procedure, involving five wards, 77…
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PEP11: The saga continues with Husic’s ‘Preliminary Determination’
In a move that has sparked both hope and confusion, Federal Industry Minister Ed Husic has issued a “preliminary determination” on the controversial PEP11 gas and oil exploration licence. While…
Sarah’s new radio show ‘Your Home’
Excitement is mounting as the beloved voice of Sarah King returns to radio with her brand-new Saturday morning show, Your Home, set to debut on September 28 at 10am on…
Liberal and Labor dominate council election
Two former Gosford councillors, Lawrie McKinna and Belinda Neal head the list of probable councillors.
Three crashes in four hours claim two lives
Three major car accidents in the space of four hours on one fateful night has claimed two lives. At about 6.45pm on Friday, September 13, emergency services were called to…
Waratahs in full bloom
Waratahs are in full bloom across the Central Coast bushland and locals are revelling in the glorious Spring sight at the few protected locations they are known to grow in….
Desalination plant proposed for Noraville
Council submits a state significant infrastructure project to Department of Planning.
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.