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Council welcomes next step in Gosford uni campus
Central Coast Council has welcomed the announcement of the University of Newcastle as the preferred partner to deliver a Gosford university campus. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said it was a…
Perfect backflip on advisory committees
Human error blamed for decision to “pause” groups while review is conducted.
Minister says she is working with Council
Complex factors need time to be resolved, says Local Government Minister.
Advisory committee criticises airport masterplan
Committees preview Warnervale airport masterplan.
Twenty apply for independent oversight of Council
No annual report yet, but Central Coast Council’s ARIC to get shakeup with new member to replace John Gordon.
More commuter parking for Gosford still a long way off
The provision of more commuter carparking spaces at Gosford still seems a long way off, with Transport for NSW still conducting scoping studies for a suitable site. As voters face…
Newcastle Uni preferred partner for new Gosford campus
The NSW Government has announced the University of Newcastle as the preferred partner to deliver a Gosford university campus on the old Mitre 10 site in Mann St. The announcement,…
Labor election pledge: we’ll fix aged care crisis
With the federal election confirmed for May 21, the aged care crisis will be a vital issue for Central Coast voters as they head to the polls. Labor candidate for…
Thousands to flock to ANZAC Day services
Thousands of Central Coast residents are expected to participate in ANZAC services across the region on April 25, with a late change to Gosford services due to recent heavy rains….
Council roadwork at Saratoga results in driveway too steep to negotiate
When Dee Hanna and her family bought their Saratoga home just under 12 months ago, one of the factors which influenced their decision was plans for Central Coast Council to…
Amenities upgrade a boon for boardriders
Macmasters Beach Boardriders are set to have a new home thanks to a major upgrade of the area’s community facilities being jointly funded by the State Government and Central Coast…
Whither democracy as committees “paused”?
Gagged members speak out as Council suspends advisory committees.
“All stops must be taken” to stop permanent Mangrove Mountain landfill – Tesch
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has said ‘all stops must be taken’ to stop the Mangrove Mountain from becoming a permanent regional waste facility following last week’s decision from the…
NSW Labor calls for relief for oyster farmers
NSW Labor has called on the Minister for Agriculture to provide financial relief for local oyster farmers affected by the recent flooding events. Labor called on the NSW Government to…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, April 8, 2022. Both big party leaders and ‘mega city’ planning have come to the Coast this week, meanwhile, the rains have just kept…
Four Council managers become senior roles
Four unit managers will become senior staff – a year after four directors were cut from Central Coast Council.
$800,000 on offer for local charities and community groups
Local not-for-profit and charity organisations working to overcome disadvantage or create opportunities for marginalised or isolated people on the Central Coast can apply for funds through the latest Newcastle Permanent…
Melinda goes GOLD in ode to Doris Day
Bouddi Peninsula local and singer-songwriter, Melinda Schneider, has celebrated a new milestone in her career with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) officially certifying her album in ode to Doris…
Coast health workers at breaking point
HEALTH – Dozens of health workers at Gosford Hospital walked off the job for two hours at 10am on April 7, joining industrial action held across the state as the…