Measures to speed up planning approvals may not be enough
Developers have welcomed a range of measures to help achieve the NSW Government’s commitment of 377,000 homes by mid-2029 under the National Housing Accord but say more needs to be…
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Uptown program will see Gosford really come alive
Gosford precinct has been accepted for the NSW Government’s Uptown District Acceleration Program, marking a significant milestone in the region’s economic and cultural development. The successful application follows an unprecedented…
Performance Engineering powers ahead
Berkeley Vale manufacturer Performance Engineering is powering ahead thanks to NSW Government funding. Two grants totalling $260,000 from the government’s Regional Job Creation Fund have boosted the company’s on-shore capability…
Big changes for water and sewer management
There are big changes in store for water and sewer management in the region, with Central Coast Council set to be removed as a water supply authority under the Water…
SOS addresses government inquiry on Wamberal seawall
Wamberal Beach Save our Sand (SOS) community group has pointed out a discrepancy in Central Coast Council’s support of a seawall at Wamberal to a parliamentary inquiry. SOS representatives Mark…
Affordable housing delivered quicker under changes
Central Coast residents could see more affordable and social housing delivered quicker under changes being introduced by the NSW Government. The change will see faster approvals and more homes for…
Awards for Marine Rescue volunteers
Marine Rescue Central Coast marked 135 years of service and the significant contributions members have made to the unit and the organisation during its annual awards presentation evening on June…
Making household solar batteries more accessible
The NSW Government will launch a new incentive to make household solar batteries more accessible and affordable for the state’s residents. Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the move…
Drivers reap rewards for safe driving
Motorists on the Central Coast are reaping the rewards of safe driving through the NSW Government’s demerit point return trial. Data broken down by local government area (LGA) shows 54,…
Power station extension a health risk: Future Sooner
Future Sooner has slammed the NSW Government’s decision to delay the closure of Eraring power station for at least two years. Spokesperson Gary Blaschke said for three years Origin Energy…
Closure of Eraring power station put off for two years
Environmental groups have slammed the announcement that the retirement of the Eraring power station is to be delayed by two years until 2027. Origin Energy Limited and the NSW Government…
Bail reforms are on the way
The NSW Government is set to introduce significant legal reforms that will make it more difficult for those accused of serious domestic violence offences to get bail. Member for Terrigal…
Tesch welcomes new legislation on knife control
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has welcomed the NSW Government’s package of reforms to target possession of knives, particularly among young people, reduce knife crime and boost community safety. Tesch…
State adds Woy Woy to housing targets
Woy Woy has been added to the list of increased density housing targets around train stations in the region, despite Central Coast Council trying to exclude all of the Coast…
Coast venues sign up to extend hours
Venues on the Central Coast including Link and Pin, Drifters Wharf, the Fun Haus Factory, Pocket Bar and the Beachcomber Hotel are among more than 108 across the state that…
Upgrade for Canton Beach
Sandstone log restoration works and upgrades are now complete on the Canton Beach foreshore, restoring and enhancing the usability of the popular beach, improving safety, and helping to prevent erosion….
War of words over school budget cuts
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has condemned the NSW Government over recent revelations that public school budgets have been cut by almost $150M, despite promising prior to the State election…
Business NSW backs plan for more housing near railway stations
Business NSW has applauded the addition of Woy Woy train station to the State Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) sites. “Business NSW has been advocating for all major stations on…
Toll rebates available for many
Central Coast motorists can now begin claiming their toll cap cashback for the January 1-March 31 period. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said an average of $134 would be available…
Waste levy waiver for the Coast
The NSW Government has extended the waste levy waiver to the Central Coast LGA to further support communities grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall and flooding early in April….