Another step towards net zero
NSW Premier Chris Minns was on the Central Coast on October 3 to announce the release of a new net zero emissions policy for heavy road and rail freight –…
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Rail repair plan is on track
The NSW Government’s Rail Repair Plan is running full speed ahead, with more than 900 of 1900 targeted high priority rail defects completed. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said she…
Pensioner rates rebates available
Eligible pensioners on the Central Coast and across NSW can now apply for a rebate on their Council rates to help with the rising cost of living. An annual concession…
Woy Woy Ambulance Station is finally open
The long-awaited Woy Woy Ambulance Station is officially open, with a special ceremony on August 30 marking the occasion. Health Minister Ryan Park said the new station would support the…
Audit freeze will help local GPs
Hunter and Central Coast GP clinics could benefit with the NSW Government announcing it will pause payroll tax audits for 12 months. There will also be a 12 month pause…
New student behaviour policy welcomed
Central Coast Council P&C (CCC P&C) has welcomed the announcement that a new policy to manage student behaviour and support safe and positive learning environments will be available to NSW…
New trains to be running by next year
Central Coast commuters will soon be in for a smoother ride, with the NSW Government reaching a vital agreement to get the full complement of New Intercity Fleet trains on…
UDIA welcomes new focus on housing
Chair of the Central Coast Chapter of Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Caine King, has welcomed an announcement from the State Government that the Department of Planning and Environment…
Be sure to know your road rules
Transport for NSW Chief of the Centre for Road Safety, Bernard Carlon has reminded road users on the Central Coast and throughout the state to refresh their knowledge of the…
Fuel discount move sparks debate
The NSW Government has hit back at claims by Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch that a recently announced four-cent per litre fuel discount at select petrol stations is an attempt…
$6M for Colongra Bay Sports Complex
The State Government has committed $6M for the planned Colongra Bay Sports Complex at Lake Munmorah. Preparations for the complex were completed in 2018-20 with Central Coast Council looking for…
Give input on proposed rental reforms
More than 35 per cent of Gosford residents are renters and they – as well as owners and industry – are being encouraged to make their views count on critical…
Full steam ahead on Mardi plant upgrade
The design and construction of the new state-of-the-art Mardi Water Treatment Plant is locked in with Abergeldie Contractors winning the contract to deliver the project. The NSW Government’s Safe and…
Crouch ramps up pressure over travel card
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is upping the pressure on the State Government to explain the silence on the suspension of the Regional Seniors Travel Card, with applications for the…
Demerit points trial rewards safe drivers
Hundreds of Central Coast drivers will be eligible to have a demerit point scrubbed from their licence record as the NSW Government’s trial to encourage safer driving comes into effect…
Relief in sight for renters
Renters on the Central Coast could be in for some relief, with the State Government’s crucial rental reforms passing the NSW Parliament last week. The passage of the Rental Fairness…
Emergency services levy increase will put strain on council
Central Coast Council has joined with other councils across the state in calling for the NSW Government to restore Emergency Services Levy (ESL) subsidies amid fears a significant increase in…
First home buyers set to save
First home buyers on the Central Coast are set to save, with the NSW Government introducing legislation into NSW Parliament to deliver on its election commitment to create a simpler,…
Good news for Coast renters in new laws
A bill being introduced to NSW Parliament to provide cost of living relief and better protection to NSW renters will come as welcome news to Central Coast tenants. The legislation…
Safety upgrade for Ourimbah M1 interchange
A major project to improve safety at the Ourimbah M1 interchange is now underway and expected to be completed by November. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said…