NSW Government commits $500mn to fast rail
A new $500 million commitment in the 2022-23 NSW Budget will bring faster rail a step closer, along with quicker and more reliable connections between Sydney, the Central Coast and…
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Over $400,000 for infrastructure projects
The Central Coast is set to benefit from over $400,000 in funding to support several infrastructure projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast,…
Amnesty for social housing tenants
People living in social housing on the Central Coast can contribute to providing a fairer rental system for those in need, with the NSW Government set to run its fourth…
The Weekly News 5@5
CNN’s Weekly News 5@5, June 10, 2022. The week’s lead stories from across the Central Coast: Council’s pothole battleThe PEP11 oil and gas permit cancellation to be challengedA new artificial…
Getting rid of those tricky recyclables
The Central Coast is to trial a new program which will see tricky recyclables such as soft plastics, clothes, batteries and smoke alarms collected from residents’ homes for free. Central…
Tony’s the volunteer of the year
Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve worker Tony Ward has taken out the major award at Volunteering Central Coast’s (VCC) annual awards day. The awards, established in 2018, recognise individuals who devote…
Council slowly winning war on potholes
Central Coast Council is facing a massive job in trying to repair thousands of potholes around the region following the huge rain event in February, but Director Infrastructure Services, Boris…
It’s not over … BPH Energy appeals refusal of PEP 11 renewal in Federal Court
Asset Energy (a subsidiary of BPH Energy) has lodged an application for a review of the decision to refuse an extension of the PEP-11 permit for off-shore drilling, with community…
Mariners play key role in Australia’s recent wins
FOOTBALL Australian green and gold have made forward strides in both the U23 and Senior teams with no small thanks to Mariners yellow and blue, late Tuesday night and early…
Push for electricity super battery at Lake Munmorah
The NSW Government has begun the tender process for the Waratah Super Battery and Central Coast Labor MPs want to see it installed at the former Lake Munmorah power station….
Community enraged by delayed Council election
The announcement that the next Central Coast Council election will not be held until September, 2024 has enraged a broad cross-section of the community, says Labor’s Central Coast Local Government…
MP meets with new top cop
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, recently met with new Commander of Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Superintendent Chad Gillies, to relay concerns and issues affecting the community. Supt Gillies recently…
A new artificial reef for the Central Coast
The Central Coast is to become home to an Offshore Artificial Reef, with an exact location yet to be determined. Minister for Agriculture, Dugald Saunders, was on the Coast on…
One-man crusade to address Peninsula infrastructure
Resident Ian Weekley is on a one-man campaign to get action on crumbling infrastructure on the Peninsula, and at the top of his list is a collapsing storm water drain…
Applications open for community grants
Central Coast Council’s 2022-23 Community Grants Program is now open, with $900,000 in annual funding available to support local community groups and organisations to deliver worthwhile projects, programs and events…
Ban on lightweight plastic bags now in force on Coast
A full ban on lightweight plastic bags is now in place across the Central Coast with support and advice available to businesses, organisations and consumers. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
Academy of sport welcomes placement students
The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has welcomed five “placement” students, who are undertaking the University of Newcastle (UoN) Exercise and Sports Science Degree, to its office. CCAS Programs…
Reid speaks out about about Reconciliation Week
For Member elect for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, this year’s National Reconciliation Week had special significance. A Wiradjuri man, Reid addressed students at ET Australia on May 27 at the…
Teenager faces murder charge
A teenage boy has been charged with murder following an investigation into the death of an elderly man at Killarney Vale earlier this year. About 9.55am on Thursday, February 10,…
New Mariners Director promises to keep club on Central Coast
FOOTBALL New Central Coast Mariners Board member, Richard Peil, has promised to keep the club on the Central Coast but is still awaiting approval to confirm his role as Chairman….