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…
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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…
Local contact tracers catch up
October 12, 2021: Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed this morning that 22 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Monday night. Significantly,…
Coast takes another spin on regional status roundabout
The State Government’s roadmap out of lockdown has met with mixed reactions because Central Coast residents, unlike others, will not be allowed to travel to regional NSW until the state…
Questions raised about use of Council venues
Former Gosford City Councillor and Liberal Party Candidate for the Seat of Peats in 1999 and 2003, Debra Wales, has raised questions about the use of community facilities in her…
Funding for vulnerable and multicultural services
Local organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding to support vulnerable people and multicultural communities, before the application process closes on October 11. Minister for Multiculturalism, Natalie Ward, said…
Freedom’s just another word for…
If you’re confused by the latest COVID rules and you’re discovering the word ‘freedom’ means different things to different people – don’t feel alone. CCN has looked at an array…
77 local cases reported over weekend brings local tally past 1000
Monday Oct 11, 2021: A sum of 77 local COVID-19 cases have been reported by Central Coast Local Health District over the 72 hours to 8pm Sunday night. This brings…
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 hearings of the Public Inquiry…
The Weekly News 5@5
Oct 8, 2021: October 8 2021: Nine great stories this week. First up, Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed that the local case tally has now reached 964, with…
New Wyong Emergency Department opens on Wednesday
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is advising the community that the Wyong Hospital Emergency Department will open in the new hospital building at 7am on Wednesday, 13 October 2021. From…
Crouch happy to knock on new Premier’s door for funds
Dominic Perrottet was sworn in as NSW Premier at 2pm on Tuesday, October 5, following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian last week as she is being investigated by the Independent…
Asset sales net $55M but details stay secret
Central Coast Council has so far amassed $55M in its asset sales program, but residents won’t be privy to just what has been sold and for how much until July…