Council’s capacity to deliver depends on community support
EDITORIAL – Central Coast Council is the region’s most important institution, without it the area would not function, but make no mistake it is under huge pressure to deliver what…
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Aged care residents to have their say
Uniting Nareen Gardens has invited nearby residents for an update on its proposed redevelopment of seniors’ accommodation at Bateau Bay. Adrian Ciano, head of property development at Uniting, said the…
Council: no staff to implement climate action plans
Council’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan went to the Council-under-administration meeting on January 25 where it was expected to be endorsed by the Administrator Rik Hart. But the Council says…
Council admits to a “brand” problem
Jobs expected to be on offer at Central Coast Council next financial year include marketing officers, open space and recreation planners and engineering undergraduates. The marketing officers would quantify customer…
Community unites to improve beach safety
A group of residents has created a beach safety brochure for swimmers at Pearl Beach, after the unpatrolled area was declared a ‘black spot’ due to drownings and surging waves….
Three meetings in two weeks
The Council has scheduled three meetings in 13 days despite planning to reduce down to one meeting a month to save money. Council held a meeting on January 25 with…
Boost for junior training band
Tuggerah Lakes Junior Training Band is the recipient of the monthly funding grant from Greater Bank and will receive $2000 to help cover costs of a program faciliatated by the Conservatorium of Music.
Beach Clean Up at Ettalong
Locals are being encouraged to help an ‘end of school holiday beach clean’ at Ettalong on Thursday, January 27. The event is being organised by local eco-friendly business #untrashy and…
Cost of RAT tests too much for average families says Tesch
With the NSW Government’s announcement last week that people who test positive using a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) are required to register their result with Service NSW or face a…
Wicks announces bridge upgrade
Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks has confirmed a decision has been made on the safety upgrade for St Huberts Island Bridge. In a social media post on January 7, Wicks…
Free tests will stop workplaces becoming ‘virus hotbeds’ says union
As many supermarket shelves around the Central Coast remain bare due to COVID related delivery hold-ups, the Transport Workers’ Union has slammed a National Cabinet decision to send workers who…
Breaking news: Council’s former CEO takes defamation action against Interim Administrator
Former CEO of Central Coast Council Gary Murphy goes to court next month in a defamation case against former Interim Administrator Dick Persson. Murphy’s contract was paid out by Persson…
Residents say pothole response not good enough
The Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association (WKCA) has thrown its weight behind residents agitating for more action from Central Coast Council on huge potholes along The Scenic Rd, which is…
The Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, January 21, 2021. Local stories from the region’s largest newsroom. Stories this week: The Mariners are on the way to the FFA Grand Final…
COVID placing immense pressure on local aged care providers
Local aged care centres are feeling immense pressure due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak with dozens of staff forced into isolation and centres required to source their own supplies to…
Spencer’s Robyn Downham named Central Coast Citizen of the Year.
Founder of the River Cares group at Spencer, Robyn Downham, has been named as the Central Coast citizen of the Year. She was one of 12 outstanding citizens recognised at…
Construction begins on $1.45M Lemongrove upgrade
Construction of a $1.45M new amenities building and clubhouse is now underway at Lemon Grove Netball Courts in Ettalong with players expected to be back on court by May. Construction…
Volunteers show off new rescue equipment
The Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Association received a visit from member for Wyong, David Harris, recently to inspect their new state of the art rescue equipment. The VRA were the…
IPART asked to clarify Council’s rush to spend on desalination
Veteran environmental campaigner and long-term Jilliby resident Mike Campbell has called upon IPART to provide the community with clear and unambiguous timeframes for Central Coast Council’s $250M plan for a…
Mariners defeat Sydney FC to make FFA Cup final
FOOTBALL – Tuesday night’s semi-final clash ended with a 1-0 win for the Central Coast Mariners over Sydney FC, putting the boys in yellow into their very first FFA Cup…