Inquiry Commissioner issues apology
Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council, Roslyn McCulloch issued an apology at the commencement of the first successful full day of public hearings in Tuesday, October 5….
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Education short-changed for electioneering
Forum – Our education system seems to have been in difficulty for some time, and the latest figures indicate that it is not getting better (“Teacher shortage in 18 schools”,…
Council uses machine learning technology to assess road conditions
Central Coast Council is working with the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia NSW and ACT Division (IPWEA) to trial new technology using video footage and machine learning to deliver…
Residents miss seeing volunteers
Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel’s burgeoning partnership with the Toukley Neighbourhood Centre has been boosted by the delivery of three tablets. The new technology will help residents of the…
Mobile phone discrimination
Forum – If you don’t have a mobile phone you are now the victim of discrimination. You can no longer access accounts and websites that you used to because they…
Bateau Bay paramedics included in new trial
Bateau Bay Paramedics have been chosen to trial high-tech, “ ruggedized ” smartphones under a $314,000 trial to tackle mobile blackspots in rural and regional areas. NSW Minister for Health,…
Claire Braund intends to hit the ground running if elected
The future Central Coast Council must invest in information and communication technology infrastructure, smart mobile apps and improved communication protocols to successfully engage with the community, according to Ms Claire…