Mayor to be elected via video link
The extraordinary meeting is important as the 15 councillors take the oath of office and then elect the mayor and deputy mayor.
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Social media summit looks to community to strike the right balance
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is inviting the community to share their experiences, concerns and suggestions regarding social media use ahead of the Social Media Summit. The Summit is a…
Your next rates rise can’t go above 4.3 per cent
Councillors can choose to raise our rates but they can’t go above the rate peg set by IPART.
Time for the Central Coast to decide on its leadership
Editorial – With the declaration of the Central Coast Council election results, we now have our 15 councillors ready to take on the challenge of governing our region. The next…
Canines shine in fun and famboyant dog show
The Puparazzi Pooch Parade is one of the highlights of Coastal Twist Festival’s Coastie Carnie Fair Day in Umina Beach this weekend. This isn’t a typical dog show – this…
Twist and Shout a delight for rock’n’roll fans
The Williams Brothers will be bringing their stage show Twist and Shout – A Salute to Rock and Roll to The Art House on October 27 as part of their…
Hearings to consider Council’s long list of public land
Residents and community groups are urged to read the list of sites and to make comments on the proposed categories for their areas.
Academy athletes of the year and rising stars
The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) presented it 2024 Athlete of the Year and Rising Star awards on Wednesday, September 25 in a ceremony at Mingara. It was a…
Councillors to learn the ropes from Saturday
A full day induction and orientation session begins on Saturday.
Ombudsman investigates council performance order
The NSW Ombudsman is examining the legality of the Performance Improvement Order (PIO) imposed on Central Coast Council by the Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig. The move comes after…
Goalkeeper Chloe Carmichael signs on to Mariners
Goalkeeper Chloe Carmichael has signed a new one-year scholarship deal with the Central Coast Mariners. Having come through the Football NSW Institute while also featuring for the Junior Matildas, Carmichael…
1st Ettalong Guides started 75 years ago
If you were a 1st Ettalong Girl Guide you won’t want to miss this anniversary party.
Mariners stumble in AFC Champions League clash
Central Coast Mariners suffered a disappointing night at Gosford on Tuesday, slumping to a 2-1 defeat against Thailand’s Buriram United in the AFC Champions League Elite. In front of the…
Bowling day raises $3,900 for Guide Dogs
A charity bowling day hosted by Ettalong Bowling Club on Sunday, September 29 raised $3,900 for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. Even though the day was showery a large group of bowlers…
Lock-in at Tuggerah library for HSC study
Tuggerah Library is hosting an HSC lock-in event and will be open after-hours over four Thursdays during October. The event, which is exclusively for Year 12 students, will see students…
Funding boost for Wyong cricket grounds
Wyong District Cricket Club has received a total $113,973 from various State Government grant programs. The funds will go towards new cricket nets and synthetic grass upgrades to raise the…
AI marketing in spotlight at chamber lunch
Gosford Erina Business Chamber is inviting the business community to learn more about the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing strategies. Leading expert in AI-driven marketing Sean Chevall will…
School holidays packed with enriching experiences
Excitement is building for the Spring school holiday program, with a range of student workshops and classes designed to cater for all ages, levels of experience and interests. Council Director…
Familiar names on council
Democracy has returned to our local government area but sadly I see familiar names elected that are symbolic of past failures, excesses and misbehaviour. Joe Public is renowned for having…
Buying land as an alternative entry into home ownership
As the value of established property has been rising strongly over the past few years some homebuyers might be drawn to considering vacant land and building as an alternative due…