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Council adopts consolidated LEP

Central Coast Council has reached an important milestone with the adoption on December 14 of the consolidated region-wide Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) and Development Control Plan (CCDCP). The…


Jilliby rezoning to go to Planning Minister

A Planning Proposal to rezone 85.56ha of Jilliby land for rural residential development will now go to the NSW Planning Minister for consideration. It is expected that the Jilliby proposal…



Weekly Video News 5@5

Central Coast News, Dec 18, 2020: This week’s top news stories…updates and warnings for the Northern Beaches Covid cluster, Administrator Dick Persson announces a proposed rate rise of 15 per…




Rail corridor Wi-Fi upgrade nears completion

The Hornsby to Wyong rail corridor winds through more than 65km of challenging terrain, including several tunnels, hills and valleys creating mobile coverage black spots. The Federal Government has invested…




Umina doctor takes gold in ultramarathon

Umina Beach doctor Joasia Zakrzewski won the first female place at the Coast to Kosciuszko ultramarathon which started on December 4 at Twofold Bay. Zakrzewski completed the 246km course in…


Lights display brings festive cheer

A house in Umina Beach has brought festive cheer to locals with a spectacular lightshow that is free to all each night of the week. The display, on Castle Circuit,…


Group pushes for skate park upgrade

Umina Community Group has handed down its report following its annual general meeting on December 3 at Club Umina. Key findings of the report show the group will be committed…


Please look after our pelicans

Ahead of a busy summer season out on the water, Wendy Gillespie aka The Pelican Lady is calling on Peninsula residents to help prevent an influx of sick and injured…



Water main problem sparks tension

A long-term water main problem in Hardy’s Bay has yet to be resolved, sparking tension between local community groups and Central Coast Council. The replacement of the water main in…


Dangerous waste a hazard at Ettalong Beach

Visitors to Ettalong Beach have reported sightings of broken glass and asbestos material products ahead of what is expected to be a busy holiday season on the shore. Glass, tiles…


Mini fete a great success

Year Six students at Pretty Beach Public School hosted a Mini Fete for the whole school to help raise money for their farewell. Classes from Kindergarten to Year Five participated…


Great grandmother turns 101

Vera Joyce Tee (Nash) of Umina Beach celebrated her 101st birthday surrounded by family and friends on December 7. Born in Canowindra NSW in 1919, Joyce, as she prefers to…