New faces on Team Central Coast on Council ticket
Team Central Coast has announced two changes in its 15-person ticket to contest the September 14 Council election. Lawrie McKinna and Pat Farmer will now be joined by George Paterson…
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Wyong TAFE upgrade underway
A new animal studies building is currently under construction at the Wyong TAFE campus. Member for Wyong David Harris said the project involved demolition of existing structures and constructing of…
Campaign ramps up objections to seawall DA
Save Our Sand (SOS) anti-seawall campaigners have organised drop-in centres where volunteers are helping people lodge objections to the development application (DA) recently lodged by the Wamberal Protection Association. The…
Seniors’ forum tackles cost of living
As the Central Coast manages cost-of-living pressures, Member for Robertson Gordon Reid recently hosted a seniors’ forum in conjunction with Broadlands Green Point supported by representatives from Services Australia. The…
Seniors’ forums deliver valuable information
More than 100 people attended seniors’ forums at Toukley 50 Plus Leisure & Learning Centre and Long Jetty Over 50s Club, hosted by Member for Dobell Emma McBride. The events…
Coast Shelter sleepout raises $217,000
Coast Shelter Sleepout 2024 has raised more than $217,000 for the organisation’s essential services. Held on Friday, August 2, at Industree Group Stadium, the event brought the community together to…
JPs honoured for incredible milestone
Member for The Entrance David Mehan recently hosted a morning tea to celebrate two remarkable local residents who have attained 50 years of service as Justices of the Peace (JPs)…
Take care on railway stations
Central Coast rail commuters are being reminded to put their phones away, be careful on train station platforms and take their time while travelling on the network during Rail Safety…
Japanese students enjoy Sister City visit
The Gosford Sister City Association has welcomed 20 students and two leaders from Edogawa, Japan, for their 26th annual youth exchange to Narara Valley High School. The annual exchange is…
Libs advocate No vote in referendum
The Liberals will support the status quo on councillor numbers for Central Coast Council, says The Liberal Party Central Coast Local Government Committee President Godfrey Franz. That means voting no…
A big thank you to Les from the Doylo
Les Jacobs was recently presented with a quilt by the Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub-Branch in recognition of his service to the Central Coast veteran community. Sub-Branch President Bob Dokter said Jacobs…
Wamberal Beach seawall DA lodged with Council
The first of three development applications covering Wamberal beach has been formally lodged with Central Coast Council by the Wamberal Protection Association (WPA). The first DA known as Section B,…
Funding boost helps Central Coast veterans
RSL LifeCare has been awarded more than $550,000 from the Commonwealth Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program cementing its place as the leading veteran advocate and support…
Changed traffic conditions at Lisarow
Transport for NSW will be carrying out traffic surveys from August 5 at various locations in Lisarow. The surveys will use tube counts and cameras to monitor traffic, cyclist and…
Rail trackwork this weekend
Central Coast commuters could be affected by railway trackwork this weekend, August 3 and 4. Buses will replace trains on Saturday and Sunday between Strathfield and Hornsby, between Hornsby and…
Shark management plan incenses activists
Central Coast animal rights activists are unimpressed with the NSW Government’s Shark Management Plan for the 2024/25 beach season, with shark nets to once again be installed along the state’s…
Casting your vote on September 14
Pre-polling for the local government elections on the Central Coast will start one week prior to the elections on September 14. This is a shorter period than previous local government…
Restoring oversight to Central Coast Council
EDITORIAL: Central Coast Council has spent five of its last eight years under the hand of state-appointed administrators, a period that will be marked by internal stability, yet also increased…
Have your say on Avoca Dr upgrade
Central Coast residents are invited to help shape the long-awaited Avoca Dr upgrade at Kincumber by having their say on proposed safety and efficiency improvements options. The Federal Government is…
Campaign to bring back Reg the dredge
A group of concerned local residents frustrated with Central Coast Councils’ current management of Tuggerah lakes has launched a campaign ahead of the September local council elections calling for regular…