Public forum ahead of Council election
The Voices of Central Coast (VOCC) will hold a Public Forum on Wednesday, March 6, with expert speakers in the lead-up to the Council elections in September. Questions such as…
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Special fundraiser at The Springs
The Springs Resort at Peats Ridge will host a very special morning tea on Tuesday, March 5, from 11am-1pm. The town hall style meeting – Coffee and tea with your…
Traffic changes on M1 at Mooney
Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions this weekend on the M1 Pacific Motorway between the Mooney Mooney southbound off-ramp and approach to the Hawkesbury River Bridge. The work,…
Old school to be pulled down after fire damage
A classroom of the former Wyong Public School classified as local heritage significance is likely to be knocked down because of fire damage. It is within the Wyong Town Centre…
Alive Fest comes to Gosford
The plant-based festival Alive Fest will bring Gosford’s Leagues Club Park to life from 9am-4pm on Saturday, March 23. Co-ordinator Glenn Fraser said support from Central Coast Council had been…
Mountain bike plan and Winney Bay walk put on hold
Two controversial Central Coast Council projects have been put on the backburner – and will be dealt with after the September local government election puts 15 councillors back in control…
Pause land reclassification, urges CEN
Central Coast Council is forging ahead with the reclassification of 10 Council-owned properties from community land to operational land despite a push from the Community Environment Network (CEN) to defer…
Boost for Gosford and Wyong racecourses
Gosford and Wyong racecourses are set to benefit from a $20M State Government investment in country and provincial race tracks. Wyong racecourse has secured more than $1.5M for irrigation and…
More wellbeing nurses for Coast schools
More children on the Central Coast will have access to wellbeing support at school with the NSW Government committing $60M over four years to continue the successful Wellbeing and Health…
Council updates hardship and debt recovery policy
Central Coast Council has updated its Hardship and Debt Recovery Policy. One person responded with criticisms when the policy was put on public exhibition for 60 days recently. Council said…
Dump truck stolen from Jilliby
Tuggerah Lakes Police District Proactive Crime Team is appealing for information that could assist in the recovery of a stolen dump truck that was recently stolen from a construction site…
Nine properties sold at Council auction
In the end, only nine properties went under the hammer at the first of two auctions for unpaid rates and charges at Central Coast Council chambers on Tuesday, February 27….
Rally airs grievances against Council
About 50 people representing various community groups gathered outside Central Coast Council’s Wyong chambers prior to the general meeting on February 27 to demand big planning decisions be left until…
Permaculture patch looking for more members
The Terrigal Uniting Permaculture Patch (TUPP) was set up almost 12 months ago and is looking for new members. The garden is run by volunteers and aims to use permaculture…
Showcasing our best young artists
The artwork of some of the Coast’s best young artists will be on show at the Ourimbah campus of Newcastle University until April 5. Presented in the campus library, Coast…
Inquiry continues into house fire death
Police have renewed their appeal for information as part of an ongoing investigation into a house fire at Lake Munmorah last year, where the body of a woman was located….
Dynamic acrobatics at The Art House
A dynamic circus and acrobatic show inspired by monsoon season in Far North Queensland will captivate The Art House audiences in March. The Wet features exhilarating acrobatic feats. The leaders…
Marching for melanoma research
Melanoma March events will be held across the country for the 13th year to raise awareness and support Melanoma Institute Australia’s life-saving research, with the Central Coast march set for…
A call to action from Community Environment Network
Following a bumper attendance at the launch of its The Central Coast Deserves a Better Plan campaign on February 13, the Community Environment Network (CEN) has released a Call to…
SES volunteers honoured for dedication
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers from the two Central Coast units – Wyong and Gosford – were recognised for their outstanding service at a special presentation on Saturday, February…