Road toll cap to begin on January 1
Thousands of Central Coast residents will qualify for toll relief under the $60 toll cap, confirmed in the 2023-24 NSW Budget, to commence on January 1, 2024. Member for Gosford…
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Get ready for a hot, dry Summer
With a potentially dangerous bush and grass fire season on our doorstep, the State Government is urging communities on the Central Coast to start to plan and prepare to stay…
Welcome news for Central Coast farmers
Central Coast hinterland farmers will no longer be required to seek planning approval when they operate with more than 100 visitors at a time, under newly amended agritourism policy. Minister…
Most popular national park in the region
Brisbane Water National Park has been named the most visited national park in the Hunter Central Coast region in 2022 and the 10th most visited in the state. The latest…
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 –…
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…