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12 Feb, 2021 – The ‘must know’ stories from across the Central Coast: PEP11 in limbo, an e-petition is launched for a judicial inquiry in the council, Dick Persson says…
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Barilaro says no to PEP11 gas rigs
In his submission to the joint authority, Deputy Premier and NSW Minister for Regional Industry and Trade, John Barilaro, has said he will “refuse further applications to extend the life of PEP 11”.
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February 5, 2021: The ‘must know’ stories from across the Central Coast: Council Administrator faces his critics, Albo at Terrigal to talk gas, Wyong’s Wallarah 2 Coal project for sale,…
Weekly Video News 5@5 Xmas edition
The ‘must know’ stories of the week on the Central Coast: Covid restrictions in place on the Central Coast until at least the 27th, more on that soon. Also in…
Bipartisan opposition building against PEP11 renewal
Professional Central Coast surfer Adrian “Ace” Buchan added his voice to growing chorus of opposition to the renewal of the PEP 11 licence for offshore gas exploration. In unusual scenes…
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Central Coast Weekly News: With only 15 days to Christmas, here are the top stories for this week. council declares it has been misled by auditors, MPs and community groups…
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The week’s top Central Coast News stories – October 23, 2020. Council receives a ministerial sacking notice. Greater Sydney Commission to drive Central Coast Strategy. Improved Job Listing Data. Gas…
The future of PEP11 debated in Federal Parliament
A Motion to put an end to oil and gas exploration off the Central Coast may never be put to the vote in Federal Parliament.
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You are watching Coast Community News 5@5 October 16, 2020: Council and State Government lock horns on council’s finance crisis. PEP11 Gas industry challenged in Parliament. New trains arrive at…
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August 28, 2020. This week’s news wrap from across the beautiful Central Coast. Top stories include: New COVID-19 case a rail commuter. Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 opposed in Federal Parliament…
Zali Steggall calls for an end to offshore gas exploration
Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall has called for an end to the PEP 11 permit for offshore gas exploration as community opposition to drilling offshore on the Central Coast continues…
Zali Steggall tables petition in parliament to ban coastal gas exploration
[Canberra] Zali Steggall MP (Independent) for Warringah tabled a petition to Federal Parliament at 1.44pm on Tuesday afternoon in opposition to the establishment of a petroleum industry off Central Coast,…
Parliament to receive popular coastal petition
[Canberra] A 57,000 strong petition from Save Our Coast against offshore exploration was delivered to Independent MP for Warringah Zali Steggall on Tuesday morning in Canberra. Representatives from the Central…
Senate attempt to ensure genuine community consultation on seismic testing fails
NSW Greens’ Senator Mehreen Faruqi has accused the major parties of betraying the Central Coast by voting down a Greens’ motion calling for “genuine community consultation” on Asset Energy’s plan…
New seismic testing film to be screened at Everglades
Southfish, a new short film about ocean seismic testing, will be shown at session held by Save Our Coast at Everglades Country club on November 6 at 6.30pm. Produced by…
Senate Inquiry into seismic testing may end the practice
Community group Save Our Coast (Stop Seismic Testing), based in Newcastle, is “cautiously optimistic” that the Senate Inquiry into seismic testing will put an end to the practice off Central…
Election: PEP11, Youth & Tax to Drive Voters
The Australian Electoral Commission estimates that, by Saturday, as many as 40 per cent or more of all Coasties will have already voted in the Federal Election. Coast Community News…
Asset Energy talks Petroleum Exploration
NEWS: Asset Energy’s Tobias Foster in interview with Ross Barry about their proposals to extend the exploration for oil and gas off the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. A remarkable…