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Construction at Leagues Club Field is symbolic of Gosford’s revitalisation
Nine months after plans for the redevelopment of Gosford’s Leagues Club Field into a world-class waterfront play space were first announced, work actually began on the site on December 10….
Mayor calls for Premier to commit to funding key projects
Mayor Lisa Matthews has hit back at criticisms levelled at Central Coast Council by NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, on Monday over its inaction on a proposal for a Regional Performing…
Glen Road rehab facility refused by Council
A development application for a transitional group home for drug and alcohol rehabilitation at 74 Glen Road, Ourimbah, has been refused by Central Coast Council. The supplementary report to Council…
Three townhouses proposed to replace single dwelling
A three-townhouse development has been proposed for 2 Warrah St, Ettalong, with work estimated at $870,000. The site is on the southern side of Warrah St near its intersection with…
Conservatorium seeks assurance on RPAC design quality
The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music has congratulated Central Coast Council on submitting a business case to the NSW Government to build a Regional Performing Arts Centre in Mann St,…
Jackie Pearson’s Wallarah 2 video update Jan 22, 2018.
Video News: The NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has recommended that it would be in the public interest for the state’s Planning Minister, Mr Anthony Roberts, to approve the Wallarah…
Tesch backs dredge cost-sharing
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has called for cost-sharing between Central Coast Council and the State Government to keep the Ettalong Channel open. She said the safety of the…
New $100 Active Kids Rebate for sporting and fitness related costs
Parents of school children have been encouraged to take advantage of the new $100 Active Kids Rebate for sporting and fitness related costs. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, welcomed…
Council’s first quarter business report shows increases in revenue and expenditure
The 2017-18 quarter one business report of the Central Coast Council included an operating surplus of $195.5 million, $32.1 million better than budgeted. A large surplus is not unusual for…
Mountain Districts Association receives Community Group Award
The Mountain Districts Association (MDA) has received the Community Group Award for 2017 from the Community Environment Network (CEN). “We are honoured to be recognised by a group as esteemed…
Mariners receive many accolades
Following their success in Round 8 of the 2017-18 A-League, Central Coast Mariners are hoping for a big and loud home crowd when they play Perth Glory at Central Coast…
Coast hit by severe storm cell
The intense storm cell expected to break over the Central Coast on November 6 has come to pass, with the northern end of the Coast the most effected. More than…
Central Coast unemployment figures increase dramatically
September labour statistics indicated that unemployment on the Central Coast had risen to 6.4 per cent and youth unemployment to 17.9 per cent, prompting Labor to allege that the Member…
Varied line-up at Brackets and Jam South
Brackets and Jam South returns to Kincumba Mountain on Friday, November 3 ,for another night of music, food and friendly company. Scene Stealer will start the evening’s lineup from 7:30pm,…
Construction of the rock groyne welcomed
Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, has welcomed the start of construction of the rock groyne at The Entrance Beach. The groyne wall will assist in the retaining of…
Aged care workers are not able to provide the level of care that residents deserve
Local aged care workers have launched a new campaign highlighting the effect that budget cuts are having on their industry. The launch took place at the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution…
Community group calls for Urban Forest Strategy for the Central Coast
The Kariong Eco Garden is calling on community members to sign a petition calling on Central Coast Council to Establish an Urban Forest Strategy for the Central Coast. The petition…
Home invader causes grievous bodily harm
A 49-year-old Killarney Vale man has been arrested for a serious assault in West Gosford. At around midnight on October 4, the man who was significantly affected by drugs/alcohol, climbed…
$201,000 cheque to Surf Life Saving Central Coast
Central Coast Council presented Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) with a $201,000 cheque at North Avoca Surf Club, for the first installment of its three-year sponsorship funding agreement. Announced…