Planning panel refuses “Paton Place” at Woy Woy and boarding house at East Gosford
Unanimous rejections of “over developments” in latest Local Planning Panel decisions.
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$580k pledge for Reptile Park venom production facility
The Federal Government has pledged $580,000 to help build a venom production facility at The Australian Reptile Park if re-elected on May 21. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said…
Younger veterans urged to join RSL
With Anzac Day marches and services attracting thousands to events on the Central Coast on April 25, Umina veteran Peter Liston is encouraging younger veterans to become active members of…
Council’s draft First Nations Accord to go on public exhibition
Council wants an Accord with First Nation’s people. A draft will be on public exhibition for 28 days from May 2.
Have you seen Anabelle?
Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a teenage girl missing from the Central Coast. Anabelle Lea-Butler, aged 14, was last seen at her home in Wyoming on…
Liberals criticise Labor’s $30M pledge for Avoca Dr upgrade
Liberal State and Federal MPs on the Central Coast have slammed a $30M election pledge by Labor for an upgrade of Avoca Dr at Kincumber as ill-conceived and poorly costed….
Local schools to have greater natural ventilation
A boost to natural ventilation is headed to classrooms at 24 public schools on the Central Coast with the rollout of automatic fresh ventilation systems to bolster protection against COVID-19….
Reading the tea leaves – no election this year
Administrator explains why he thinks Council will remain under administration this year. And for most of next year too.
Ettalong Pelicans swimmers shine at Nationals
The Ettalong Pelicans enjoyed success at the Masters Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre on April 20-24, finishing seventh. After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, the championships…
Thousands turn out for Anzac Day services
Despite heavy rain Central Coast residents flocked to Anzac Day marches and services on April 25. Services in Gosford, at dawn and again at 11am, attracted thousands of people to…
600 home development in Lake Munmorah goes on exhibition
A subdivision proposal for up to 600 homes along Chain Valley Bay Rd at Lake Munmorah is now on exhibition for community feedback. It’s a Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council…
WWII Veteran finds both peace and sadness in Palmdale ANZAC Day service
At 99 years of age, WWII Veteran and long-time Buff Point resident, Derrick Oliver, was very happy to attend an Anzac Day service again and lay a wreath after two…
Aboriginal flag flies at ANZAC Day service
There was a large turn-out for the live ANZAC Day services across the Central Coast and, for the first time at the Palmdale service, the Aboriginal flag was raised to…
Regional touch footie comp at Tuggerah
After a difficult 12 months for sport due to COVID-19 lockdowns and severe weather events, the NSW Touch Association (NSWTA) will run the 2022 Junior Regionals at the Central Coast…
Darkinjung vision for Dooralong School
The recent postponement of the auction of the Dooralong Public School site has been welcomed by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC). While the DLALC is well-known as one…
New plaque and seat for Toukley cenotaph
Toukley RSL Sub-Branch is set to share in $1.5M as one of the 129 recipients in the latest round of the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service grants. Minister for Veterans’…
Central Coast Airshow returns
After a hugely successful first show in 2021, the Central Coast Airshow returns in May for another epic event. Skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will again roar into…
Rugby comp finally kicks off
After the first two rounds being postponed due to soggy ground conditions, Round Three of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition took place on Saturday, April 23, with wins to…
Playspace upgrades underway
Central Coast families will be able to enjoy upgraded facilities at six of the region’s playspaces by the end of June, thanks to $825,000 in funding from the Federal Government….
Major upgrade at Peninsula Leisure Centre
Major upgrade works are set to commence at Woy Woy’s popular Peninsula Leisure Centre (PLC) to ensure its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system keeps the gym, pool, courts and…