Two more phone towers
Proposals for two new mobile phone towers to provide improved Optus 4G and 5G services are being assessed by Central Coast Council. One is to be placed at 105 Hue…
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CEN slams plans to demolish library and former hotel site
Central Coast Council’s decision to call for tenders to demolish Gosford Library and the Broadwater Hotel, before it has even lodged a development application (DA), is another example of its…
Be sure to have your say on Council spending
Central Coast Council has released its draft Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25 for public exhibition. This will allow our community to have their say on where the funding provided by…
Overpopulation the underlying problem
I write regarding the letter on Woy Woy high-rise housing (Andrew Lewis, CCN435) – this is a band-aid approach. The root cause of traffic congestion, lack of aged care, immigration…
EV charging coming to Bateau Bay
Ampol wants to install five electric vehicle (EV) charging units at the service station at Bateau Bay Square shopping village. The Ampol EV chargers are 300kW and take 25-35 minutes…
Call for end to violence against women
In the wake of No More rallies held around Australia on April 27-29 calling for government action on violence against women, a Walk for Women will be held in Gosford…
Governments, politicians ignore health concerns of power stations
We frown over the way Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are oblivious to outside scrutiny, yet are the citizens of NSW copping the same treatment from the Labor Party or…
Crusaders women suffer first defeat
After an incredible start to the season for the Central Coast Crusaders women, they received their first defeat in front of a home crowd. The Crusaders hosted the Canberra Centre…
Brooks slams proposed rate hike extension
Community activist Kevin Brooks has slammed Central Coast Council for its plan to extend the “temporary” 15 per cent rate hike approved in 2022. “The temporary special variation was granted…
Warnervale subdivision to go ahead
A subdivision at Warnervale where some blocks will include an area of land reserved for public recreational space has been approved by the Land and Environment Court. The 61-lot subdivision…
Work on Pelican Park revamp begins
Construction on the long-awaited upgrade to Pelican Park at Woy Woy is set to begin this week. It will see the inclusion of elements of both nature-play and pirate-themed play…
Jazz on the rooftop
The Jivebombers will return to Central Coast Leagues Club for a special concert in the Terrace Rooftop Bar from 2-5 pm on Sunday, May 5. Formed in 1985, the band…
Central Coast writer repacks for Greece
Central Coast author Sally Jane Smith will launch her latest novel, Repacking for Greece: A Mediterranean Odyssey at a multi-author event on June 5 as part of the Words on…
First whales sighted off Central Coast
The first of migrating humpback whales are being sighted off the Central Coast. Marine Mammal Research Central Coast spokesperson Ronny Ling said these early whales start appearing around this time…
Don’t miss Hanlon’s one woman show
Award-winning, powerhouse of talent Denise Hanlon brings her one woman show to the Central Coast’s FunHaus Factory on May 3 where she will seamlessly blend stand-up comedy, live music and…
Aircraft noise concerns
Like Tony Matheus (CCN 431), and many other residents, we are quite tired with the level of noise pollution caused by the light aircraft from Central Coast Airport at Warnervale. We…
Joyce celebrates 100th birthday with a game of bowls
Adelene Village is thrilled to celebrate a milestone birthday for one of its most cherished residents, Joyce Corbett. On April 30, Joyce will turn 100 years old, marking a century…
Remembering workers we have lost
A service was held at Ourimbah on April 29 to reflect on those who have died in the workplace or from or an occupational illness. The annual Central Coast Service…
Man charged over Wyong armed robbery
A man has been charged with 20 offences following an alleged kidnap, armed robbery and ramming a police car during a protracted police operation involving multiple specialist units across the…
Work on new Soldiers Beach stairs underway
Construction on replacement stairs at the northern end of Soldiers Beach began on April 29 and is expected to be complete by September, subject to weather. The works are the…