Residents asked to contribute to character statement
Central Coast Council is inviting community feedback on what makes up the unique character of Toukley, Canton Beach, Noraville and Norah Head, as part of developing local character statements for…
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Wracked with frustration
Forum – I am extremely frustrated with Central Coast Council. I live in Toukley with a lake side property. We have higher assessed property value as a result of our…
Residents say Toukley can’t support boarding house
Residents in Toukley have come out fighting against an audacious move by developer Seranin to advertise a proposed boarding house that is yet to win Council approval as being “under…
Preschool teachers gain national recognition for excellence
The teachers at Toukley Preschool have been recognised as some of Australia’s most outstanding educators at Futurity Investment Group’s National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). The teachers’ passion for what…
Coast will pause to remember
At 11am tomorrow, November 11, people all around the nation will pause for a minute’s silence in remembrance of the lives lost in all wars and conflicts. Remembrance Day was…
Kathleen just fascinated with hats
Kathleen Watson has a passion for fashion, crafting unique hats and fascinators from scratch. The Toukley-based milliner said she has been a hatter for 12 years, learning the craft at…
Affordable housing proposal near town centre
A site opposite Toukley RSL Club has been earmarked for an affordable housing project in a four-storey building comprising 20 units. Plans for 33-35 Athol St, on the corner of…
Dragon boat club welcoming new members
DRAGON BOATING – The Central Coast Dragon Boat Club is welcoming new members, catering for those looking for a social experience as well as those with aspirations to compete in…
Lighting upgrade for two schools
Toukley and Tuggerawong Public Schools will benefit from the NSW Government’s $157.9M LED Lighting Upgrade Program. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the announcement couldn’t have come at…
Two men wanted on warrants
Mark Haynes Police are seeking information to locate two men wanted on warrants. Michael Norris is wanted on warrants issued by Wyong Local Court for assault and malicious damage offences….
Drinking water quality must be first priority
Forum – It is a relief to see, at last, that recycled water is to be a significant part of water planning for the future, something that I have now…
Toukley desalination plant planned for 2039
The community has 28 days to comment on a draft Central Coast Water Security Plan which will determine the region’s water supply through to 2051. Highlights of the draft plan…
Locals in your hands
Forum – I am a local and shop regularly at Coles, Toukley. With COVID 19 appearing on the Central Coast in this second outbreak and calls for greater caution, I…
Funding boost for more childcare places
Childcare services in Toukley and Wyong will get a $568,000 boost to fund projects to improve services and increase the number of place available. Learn To Play, Play To Learn…
Melissa Whittick is missing
Police are seeking assistance from the community to locate a woman missing from Budgewoi. Melissa Whittick, 36, was last seen at 4.30am on Wednesday, July 7, in the Toukley CBD,…
Repair work on Main Rd Toukley is being repaired
After many weeks of motorists having to slow to a crawl along a section of Main Rd, Toukley, because of serious deterioration of the road, Central Coast Council has now…
David Irving received Service Above Self Award
David Irving has received the Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club Neville Royal Service Above Self Award for his volunteer work at Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve. Rotary President, Jan Pryor said that…
Objectors need to stick to the facts
Forum – With respect to the application for a boarding house at Toukley (“Proposed Toukley boarding house open for public comment again”, Chronicle p26 June 16)), I think that some…
Residents invited to participate in an assessment of controversial boarding house
Toukley residents are being asked to participate in a Social Impact Assessment as part of a proposal for a boarding house and two shops at 362 Main Rd. The development…
Proposed Toukley boarding house open for public comment again
Toukley Community Action Group has come out fighting again to oppose yet another revised application for a boarding house at 51 Peel St, which is now open for public comment….