Bowker finally allowed to speak on Peninsula issues
Persistence paid off for Peninsula resident Julian Bowker. Last month, Central Coast Council refused to let him speak at the public forums. The public forums are held before the council…
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Gosford hospital main entry is a potential exposure site
Thursday Oct 14, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District has advised the community this morning that an area within Gosford Hospital’s Main Entry – the lounge area adjacent to the patient…
Seals frolic with surfers at The Box
Local surfers at The Box said they have been visited by a nearby sea colony as seals migrate along Australia’s eastern coastline during the cooler months. Vice President and media…
Council’s deficit has grown under administration
Central Coast Council’s financial year 2020-2021 saw an operating deficit before capital grants and contributions of -$91.6M. The operating deficit including capital grants and contributions for the 2020- 2021 financial…
Indoor pools reopen with some limits
The indoor pools at Peninsula Leisure Centre have been re-opened to those who are fully vaccinated following the NSW Government announcement that indoor pools could open from Monday, October 11….
Blue Ring turns up in child’s sand bucket
Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club (KSLSC) has warned residents to be aware of blue-ringed octopuses on local beaches after a child nearly came into contact with the creature recently. “The Blue…
HoTS delivers care to rough sleepers
Coast and Country Primary Care’s (CCPC) Health on The Streets (HoTS) service has continued to run regular hubs at Mary Macs Place, Woy Woy, every Monday from 10am-1pm during the…
1,500 locals ask Minister to save Ettalong from highrise
Over 1,500 local residents have signed a petition to voice their objection to Central Coast Council’s proposal to increase the foreshore building height at Ettalong Beach. The petition was delivered…
Crouch, State and ‘Gang of Eight’ cop Inquiry angst
Suspended Liberal Councillor Chris Burke said Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, made things political in the Council Chambers by constantly berating the “Greens and Labor” on Central Coast Council matters. Burke…
Emergency services warn of flood risk
With the prospect of another wet Storm Season bringing the very real risk of floods, NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is launching a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of…
Inquiry hears of disturbing behaviour of staff and between fellow Councillors
Every councillor questioned by Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch at the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council has admitted being unaware of changes to the investment report in October 2019. By the…
Endangered bird webinar popular
A new webinar on the importance of preserving Central Coast bushland to protect the critically endangered swift parrot and regent honeyeater is now available online. Hosted by Greater Sydney Local…
Former Wyong Mayor permitted to ask one question of Smith
The last Mayor of Wyong’s cross examination of the first Mayor of Central Coast turned out to be a fizzer on Day Four of the hearing of the Public Inquiry…
Councillors told surplus not possible – MacGregor
Suspended Councillor Kyle MacGregor wanted Central Coast Council to diversify its income and revenue. Speaking at the Public Inquiry on October 7, he said he found it hard to get…
Best wants administration until 2024
Suspended Councillor Greg Best has suggested the next election for Central Coast Councillors should be as far away as 2024 when the next local government elections across the state are…
Can-do community builds safe path
Visitors and residents of Bateau Bay can now walk in safety from Shelly Beach to Crackneck Lookout completely in the bush, away from busy traffic along Bateau Bay Rd. Residents…
MPs support Red Bus Service
Central Coast MPs have called for smaller operators to get a fair go against multinationals in response to the NSW Government’s decision to make Red Bus Services, which operate across…
A taste of freedom but travel restricted
Hairdresser scissors are snipping, beers are chilling and cash registers are ringing after the first stage of COVID-19 restrictions were eased across NSW for the fully vaccinated from Monday, October…
Doyalson environmental land sale shows lack of protections – CEN
The fire sale of ecologically valuable land at Doyalson is the perfect example of why the Coastal Open Space System (COSS) needed to be expanded to the whole Central Coast…
Coast shines on global eco-tourism stage
Local stories showcasing the Central Coast as an eco-tourism destination have captured international attention and a winning spot in the 2021 Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories competition. The Central Coast…