Inquiry Commissioner issues apology
Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council, Roslyn McCulloch issued an apology at the commencement of the first successful full day of public hearings in Tuesday, October 5….
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Walk-in clinic for those aged 12 and over
Central Coast Local Health District has announced it will hold a special walk-in vaccination clinic this week for anyone who has been struggling to find a local Pfizer appointment. Pfizer…
Oyster Festival to be cancelled
Organisers behind the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival have argued in a submission to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council that the local government should better manage community events. The…
New Indigenous outreach clinic at Umina
A new COVID-19 vaccination clinic aimed at supporting the Indigenous community has opened its doors in Umina. The outreach clinic at 4 Berith St, which is run by Yerin Eleanor…
CWA has it in the bag
The Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy Branch has put together dozens of bags to help those in need in a cross-club collaboration with the Gosford Rotary Club. After Coast Shelter’s…
Walk-in clinic for those aged 12 and over
Central Coast Local Health District has announced it will hold a special walk-in vaccination clinic this week for anyone who has been struggling to find a local Pfizer appointment. Pfizer…
Mafalda Moutinho – Tea is the way – AMPED
Mafalda Mountinho has landed in the peculiar and curious profession of a tea master. Coming from a background completely unrelated, Mafalda came to Australia to do a BA in product…
Case numbers stubborn and vaccine remains the key
As the Central Coast prepares for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions from October 11 when the state reaches the 70 per cent fully vaccinated mark, residents have been reminded of…
Fundraiser for young family after kayak tragedy
A man in his 30s has died after heroically saving the life of his young son after their kayak capsized at Gwandalan. Emergency services were called to a park in…
New Premier must return focus to the people
Central Coast Labor MPs are calling on the new Premier of NSW, Dominic Perrottet, and his leadership team to quickly affirm their commitment to supporting the Central Coast. “The new…
White Ribbon asks men to own their violence
White Ribbon has issued a challenge to Australian men to understand and own their role in creating a future where women and children are safe from all forms of men’s…
Two administrators criticise State Government
The period of 16 months was not long enough to bed down the amalgamation of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, said Central Coast Council’s first Administrator Ian Reynolds in…
Airport briefing sounded alarm bells for Matthews
Suspended Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said Councillors had seen a masterplan for Warnervale Airport but had no details on contracts when they told staff to break the contract with Amphibian Aerospace…
Executives not listed to give public evidence at Council Inquiry
It has been revealed the Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council intends to interview some witnesses in private. It is still unclear if all members of Council’s…
Poor merger preparation and distance from staff become Inquiry themes
Three suspended Councillors were questioned by Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch on Tuesday, October 5, and the public hearings were done and dusted by 2pm. Wednesday’s hearings of the Public Inquiry into…
A future under Premier Perrottet raises questions
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…
Cases continue to climb over the long weekend
Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed that a sum of 133 local residents have tested positive to COVID-19 over the last 4 days to 8pm Monday night. An all…
Peninsula man not permitted to address Council on Ettalong issues
A Woy Woy Peninsula resident was knocked back from talking in the open forum held before the September 28 Central Coast Council meeting. The forum is held before every Central…
Commissioner’s first address lost in transmission
The Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council, Roslyn McCulloch, outlined her limited powers when the first day of hearings began this week. The Commissioner’s opening remarks were…
The Lion King arrives on the Coast
Central Coast Zoo at Wyong Creek has welcomed six sibling African lions into a new facility. The exhibit was designed to optimise lion welfare, being built triple the size of…