Council adopts flood plan for Peninsula
Central Coast Council has adopted the Woy Woy Peninsula Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMSP), setting out measures to prepare for future flooding events. The plan will serve as…
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Four community projects receive funding
Four organisations are to share in $12,683.85 of funding through the latest round of Central Coast Council’s Community Support Grant program. Tuggerah Lakes Art Society will receive $2,655.55 for its…
Wages set for our next Central Coast councillors
When new councillors are finally elected for the Central Coast in September next year, they will each be looking at an annual salary of $34,330. The new salaries were approved…
Vandalism spree sees public toilets closed
A vandalism spree involving everything from deliberately lit fires to smears of faeces has forced the closure of several public toilets, with Central Coast Council calling for witnesses from the…
Springfield set for new home building boom
Gosford-Springfield is one of NSW’s emerging hotspots according to the 2023 Housing Industry Association Population & Residential Building Hotspots Report. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) report identifies Australia’s fastest growing…
Support to defer PEP-11 Bill “shameful”
The NSW Government has been slammed for “despicable” and “shameful” actions in State Parliament to defer the ready-to-go PEP-11 Bill. On Thursday, June 29, the Government supported a Motion from…
Exploring the Coast on foot
The Central Coast Weekday Walkers have a schedule of interesting adventures lined-up throughout July and August. On Tuesday, July 11, they’ll be venturing into Wyrrabalong National Park North to explore…
Public forum trial a “costly flop”
Community activist Kevin Brooks has labelled the now-cancelled public forum trial by Central Coast Council a “costly flop”. The three-month trial, which saw the public forum traditionally help immediately prior…
Flag raising ceremony marks NAIDOC Week
Central Coast Council held a community flag-raising ceremony and morning tea on Monday, July 3, to mark NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week is an important annual event held across Australia from…
Time to get rid of unwanted chemicals
It’s time once again to get rid of those unwanted tins of paint and chemicals with Central Coast Council hosting a Chemical CleanOut event in August. This is a chance…
Scholarships for three Coast students
Three Central Coast students have each won a $20,000 Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship to help them continue their studies. The three were among more than 700 current Year 9…
Trainees named top of the class
Two Central Coast trainees have been recognised at the 2023 NSW Training Awards regional ceremony. The awards, held in Newcastle on June 23, highlighted the most outstanding apprentices, trainees, students,…
Collett sets high benchmark in snake milking
The Australian Reptile Park has just smashed the record of the most venomous terrestrial snakes milked in one day, since the inception of the venom program. Park staff dedicate their…
Salute to workers in community policing
Tuggerah Lakes Police District 2023 Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, June 22, to recognise work in the community done by police, unsworn staff and Volunteers in Police. This year’s…
Stamp duty axed for first home buyers
Thousands of first home buyers will no longer pay stamp duty with the introduction of a fairer, simpler First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme (FHBS). From July 1, the threshold for…
We are dependent on coal one way or another
I was interested in an article in another publication recently entitled Australia risks failing on renewable energy. The last paragraph said: “If there’s a message from recent renewable energy investment…
The Waifs still up after 20 years of Up All Night
The Waifs set out on their extensive Australia tour in June and they’ll be calling in to The Art House Wyong in August for an unforgettable performance before they move…
Casey brings new dynamic to Leagues Club Board
Manager of Central Coast Industree Stadium Kath Casey has been appointed as a Director on the Board of Central Coast Leagues Club. Board Chairman Mike Dowling said Casey will bring…
Council has lots on offer during holidays
School holidays start next week and once again Central Coast Council has lots of free and affordable activities and events on offer. Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Melanie…
New van for Pacific Link thanks to Bendigo
Pacific Link Housing is the owner of a new Community Connect Van thanks to Ettalong Beach Bendigo Bank. The significant contribution will strengthen Pacific Link Housing’s ability to connect with…