Wage costs were lower because of unfilled vacancies
The State Government’s Fit For The Future program might have meant that councils, including Central Coast Council, tried to improve their positions to meet the criteria set out in the…
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Administrator vents over lack of national leadership on coastal erosion
A letter asking for national leadership on beachfront coastal erosion is being penned by Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, vowing to “up the ante” to get something done. Persson…
Rate rise has now risen to a proposed 15 percent
About two dozen people outside Wyong Chambers protesting about a rate rise were the first to hear the news, and it wasn’t good, that the proposed rate rise of 10…
Unauthorised outdoor dog kennels approved in secret
A dog boarding, training and breeding business, operating without consent at Palm Grove and strongly opposed by neighbours, was approved behind closed doors by Central Coast Local Planning Panel on…
Rebikes reinvigorated
The bicycle boom was one of the most unexpected impacts of COVID-19, but it’s a welcome surprise for Alison Homestead Men’s Shed members, Kerry Braslin and Ken Johnson. Together they…
Central Coast is the dog attack capital of NSW again
As the Central Coast looks on track to record its fourth straight year as the worst LGA in the state for dog attacks, Hamlyn Terrace’s Judi Roxburgh is demanding that…
Council is seeking a $100M loan
Central Coast Council is on the hunt for another loan, this time for up to $100M. This comes on top of a loan for $50M secured in November. “Negotiations with…
Brisbane Water PD welcomes four new recruits
Brisbane Water Police District has four new probationary officers, following a special ceremony and attestation parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground on December 4. The new officers took up their…
Something is stirring in Ironbark Reserve
Flora and fauna is returning to Ironbark Reserve in the Mangrove Mountain area after an absence, in some cases, of more than 50 years and Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community…
New Airbnb regulations kick in on Friday
Short-term rental accommodation hosts, guests, letting agents and online booking platforms will soon be subject to strict new laws, with a mandatory Code of Conduct beginning this Friday, December 18,…
Point Clare vet recognised for WWII service
With 12 years in the navy, a marriage ceremony in his 80s, and years of charity work under his belt, Keith Thompson-Burke (also known as Thompson-Baggs), has lived a full…
The end of an era for youth services hub
After 20 years, tenants in the Gosford Parkside building are having to relocate to make way for the construction of Central Coast Council’s Gosford Regional Library. Five organisations make up…
Bipartisan opposition building against PEP11 renewal
Professional Central Coast surfer Adrian “Ace” Buchan added his voice to growing chorus of opposition to the renewal of the PEP 11 licence for offshore gas exploration. In unusual scenes…
The important role of foster parents and forever families
With National Adoption Awareness Month having drawn to a close at the end of November, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said NSW was leading the way when…
“There was asbestos all over the outside of my property”
Central Coast residents thinking of renovating or doing home maintenance are urged to visit the asbestos awareness website after a home renovation at Terrigal saw asbestos particles blow onto nearby…
Armidale shows solidarity with Coast ratepayers
Irate Armidale residents have offered support to the Central Coast, setting up a Facebook page for Coasties to campaign – like Armidale – against a rate rise. The Facebook page…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly News: With only 15 days to Christmas, here are the top stories for this week. council declares it has been misled by auditors, MPs and community groups…
Plans for $387M upgrade to Central Coast Highway take shape
Community feedback is helping to shape plans for a $387M upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Bateau Bay and Wamberal designed to make trips safer and faster for thousands…
Local indigenous groups rally against DLALC development in Kariong
With a controversial 70-home housing development proposed by Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) at Kariong still under consideration by the NSW Planning Department, indigenous and non-indigenous community groups have…
Auditors in Council’s sights
Auditors are in the sights of Central Coast Council about advice provided on the reporting of restricted funds. It appears this may have led the Council to believe it had…