Prime Minister comes out against an extension of PEP11
In a win for people power, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has officially voiced an emphatic “no” to an extension of the Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 (PEP11) for offshore oil…
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Forensic audit into Council’s financial issues released
A summary of a forensic audit into Central Coast Council’s financial issues blames problems before amalgamation and general poor financial management practices. The report concludes that with the forensic audit…
Five tonnes of soft plastics diverted from landfill
The Curby soft plastics recycling trial program run by Central Coast Council has seen close to five tonnes of soft plastics diverted from landfill since the trial started in November…
Community opposes library closure
Scores of people were at a community rally in The Entrance on Tuesday, March 9, to voice their anger about the loss of essential services in the township and plans…
Work has started at Tumbi Rd intersection with highway
Work has started at the Tumbi Rd intersection as part of the $387M upgrade to the Central Coast Highway between Bateau Bay and Wamberal. Transport for NSW is carrying out…
Former Mayor Jane Smith opens up on Council woes
The first Mayor of the amalgamated Central Coast Council, Clr Jane Smith talks to Central Coast Newspapers about the amalgamation, the Administrator’s reporting, the council’s financial collapse and the Local…
Construction to commence on $9M landfill cell at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility
A new landfill cell to be constructed at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility on Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby will cost $9M. Construction of the new cell 4.4 at the tip, will…
Copa Men’s Shed plans on hold
Plans to build a Men’s Shed at Copacabana in January were dealt a blow when Central Coast Council refused to allow any construction to begin until the project is fully…
The Weekly News 5@5
The week’s top stories from the Central Coast’s largest newsroom, March 5, 2021. David Farmer is the new council CEO, Labor calls for a council reform, PEP11, Rik Hart explains…
Council’s financial woes explained by Acting CEO
FULL INTERVIEW: In a landmark interview Rik Hart, Central Coast Council’s Acting CEO answers questions from our readers about the council’s woeful financial postion. CCN decided to publish the full…
Council deficit reduced by $7.7M
Central Coast Council’s total actual debt is now down to $458M. Administrator, Dick Persson, had forecast a $565M debt in his 30-Day Report in December 2020, but Chief Financial Officer,…
No action on wetland weeds
A year after Coast Community News reported an uncontrolled weed infestation at the Springfield Wetland, residents are frustrated that a solution is still not in sight. The iconic wetland is…
New funding for sand dune restoration
Forresters Beach, Wamberal Lagoon, The Ruins at Wamberal and Winney Bay at Copacabana are four of nine sites identified on the Central Coast for dune stabilisation and restoration works to…
NSW Plastics Action Plan coming – Crouch
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has hit back at claims by NSW Labor that the State Government is dragging its feet on the issue of banning single-use…
CEN asks residents to put biodiversity before bikes
The Community Environment Network (CEN) is urging residents to put biodiversity before bikes by making a submission against Central Coast Council’s plans for a full-blown Mountain Bike Strategy. CEN spokesperson…
Greenpeace activists target Optus in Re-energise campaign
GREENPEACE activists on the Central Coast dialled up the pressure on Optus on February 27, urging the telco giant to commit to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2025. A…
One-woman pothole warning system
One Saratoga women is doing her bit to keep the community safe, spray painting circles and love hearts around potholes in her neighbourhood. Jennifer Hartich said unfinished road works on…
Chertsey kids shine at park opening
Five lucky students represented Chertsey Primary School at the opening of the Leagues Club Park in Gosford on February 26. The park was officially opened by NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian,…
Rail Maintenance Facility officially opened
The multi-million-dollar Kangy Angy Rail Maintenance Facility officially opened on Wednesday, February 24, ahead of the rollout of the New Intercity Fleet trains. Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance,…
Week-long festival to mark International Women’s Day
There will be a week-long festival to mark International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8, with a wide raft of events planned until March 17. This year’s theme is: Women…