DA assessment times not good enough
I write in reply to the excellent article High DA wait times blamed on poor planning (CCN 429), quoting Kevin Brooks. With the national housing crisis surely the administrators have…
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Qualities needed in a councillor
Being a councillor is an interesting and frustrating blend of bureaucracy and democracy, says a man who should know. As council elections approach in September, Glenn Inglis addressed a public…
Whingeing achieves nothing
I take issue with noisy complaints to CCN about odours emanating from Bateau Bay treatment works (CCN 420). Council has indicated it has commenced works costing $35M and these will…
War of words over petrol pricing campaign
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has accused State Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch of playing politics over petrol pricing on the Central Coast. Crouch accused Reid last week of…
Mariners advance to Inter-Zone final despite goalless draw
The Central Coast Mariners have secured their spot in the AFC Cup 2023-24 Inter-Zone final after a 0-0 stalemate with Odisha FC at Kalinga Stadium in India on Thursday, March…
Star 104.5 celebrates 20 years on the Central Coast
The Central Coast’s number one radio station Star 104.5 celebrates its 20th anniversary on Friday, March 15. The station will mark the milestone with a special celebration on Friday night…
Industry festival a huge success
The Central Coast’s leading manufacturers, food producers and related service providers came together at Mingara Recreation Club on March 6 and 7 to “Connect to Grow” at the Central Coast…
Facebook exits local news commitments
In the evolving landscape of digital media, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) by big tech firms has in effect drawn new battle lines against local news publishers. Last week…
Five ways to be water wise
Did you know turning the tap off while brushing your teeth can save five litres of water per minute? That is just one of five tips shared by Central Coast…
Will this really kill PEP 11?
The Central Coast is one step closer to a PEP 11-free future with the recent passage of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Sea Bed Mining and Exploration) Bill 2024…
Taste the Coast festival planned for May
The Entertainment Grounds will present the inaugural Taste the Coast food festival on Sunday, May 5. Local food and beverage experts from across the region have been invited to showcase…
Walking Football Tournament at Tuggerah
The annual Walking Football Tournament will be held at the Tuggerah Soccer 5s venue on Saturday, March 16, at 9.30am, sponsored by Central Coast Ancient Mariners and Central Coast Mariners….
Man charged following extensive police chase
A man was expected to appear in court on Wednesday, March 13, after being charged following a pursuit with police on the Central Coast on Tuesday, March 12. At about…
Central Coast hospital wait times remain among the worst in NSW
While wait times at both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals have improved in the past 12 months, some benchmarks remain among the worst in NSW. The latest Bureau of Health Information…
Home building cools on Central Coast
Home building across the Central Coast cooled slightly in 2023, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion said latest ABS figures showed the total…
Man dies at Coast beach
A man has died after being pulled from the surf at Cabbage Tree Harbour, near Norah Head. Just after 9.45am on Wednesday, March 13, emergency services were called to the…
Our LGA fourth worst in state for dog attacks
There were 54 dog attack incidents reported on the Central Coast from October-December 2023, a recent report shows. Seven people were involved in serious attacks and less serious attacks involved…
Chamber urges Government action on revitalisation projects
Gosford and Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is urging the NSW Government to allocate funding in the May State Budget to advance the Gosford waterfront redevelopment project and the TAFE campus…
IPART to investigate councils’ financial modelling
The NSW Government has asked the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to investigate and report on the financial model for councils in NSW. The draft Terms of Reference sets…
Gifted pianist in recital on the Coast
Laycock Street Community Theatre will present versatile young pianist Josh Hooke in recital on April 5. Presented in association with Musica Viva, Evocations uses the power of the piano to…