Labor MPs support IPART approach to rate increases
Central Coast Labor MPs say they will not lend support to a huge rate increase, despite a plea from Administrator. Rik Hart, for the help of all local politicians. They…
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Consultant’s report critical of a disconnect between Council’s finance department and the directorates
A report into Central Coast Council’s financial capacity by consultants in 2020 found a cultural lack of emphasis on the importance of its financial position and performance. The consultants, Grant…
Lockdown continues into term 3
COVID UPDATE: As announced earlier the New South Wales Government has extended the Greater Sydney lockdown for another week as the state records 27 new cases. The lockdown includes the…
NSW Telco’s Public Safety Network expands
New Public Safety Network (PSN) radio sites at The Entrance and Wadalba are a major boost in operational and mission critical communications coverage for emergency services. The new radio infrastructure…
The comeback jockey
A nasty fall at the Scone Cup Carnival last year, left Gosford jockey Jenny Duggan with multiple fractures. But despite the close call – the local hoop is back –…
Council CEO’s wage packet is higher than the Premier’s
Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, is one of the highest paid council heads in the state, earning almost as much as Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and more than NSW…
Tuggerah station car park promised federally but not delivered
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says the Central Coast is being taken for a ride in car park rorts, and the people deserved an explanation. “The Morrison Government’s Commuter…
The Entrance North Beach is being eroded
A Hutton Rd resident says that he is watching with growing uneasiness as the ocean scours the rock wall on The Entrance North Beach and more of the beach is…
Local protesters dispersed by police
Police have responded in numbers to a protest against mandatory vaccinations for aged care workers in Erina this morning. A 27-year-old man has been taken into custody as the Central Coast…
Central Coast has the most reports of ‘tossers’
Central Coast residents have reported the largest number of “tossers” as part of the NSW Government’s Report A Tosser! program, launched in 2015 as part of the NSW Government’s anti-littering…
Two Coasties test positive to COVID
Sat, July 3, 2021. Central Coast Local Health District is providing care and support to two Central Coast residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. They are currently in self-isolation…
The Weekly News 5@5
You’re watching Coast Community News 5@5 July 2, 2021. We’ve changed our format up recently, by introducing daily news reports from Skaie Hull, formerly of NBN News, we’re also publishing…
Love in a time of COVID
Hugo, the Australian Reptile Park’s resident endangered Galapagos Tortoise, will finally find true love when his German girlfriend Estrella makes it out of quarantine in mid-September. The Reptile Park has…
Hymix rejects claims it is still polluting Kincumber Creek
Hymix has “categorically” rejected claims that capital works underway at its Kincumber concrete batching site is further contaminating Kincumber Creek. Community activist Cori Hopper, who has been monitoring conditions at…
Changes to council facilities and services during lockdown
Central Coast Council has temporarily closed a number of its facilities but will continue to deliver all essential services during the lockdown in place until July 9. Chief Executive Officer,…
Administrator asks local MPs to back permanent rates increase
Administrator Rik Hart is calling on local politicians of all persuasions to stand up as community leaders to support Central Coast Council’s push for the 15 percent rate increase to…
Jump in rates for Gosford area residents to come as soon as August
Central Coast Council has officially rubber stamped its plans to increase rates by 15 per cent and introduce harmonisation of the rates. And it has flagged plans to try to…
Sand nourishment plan may carry environmental risks
A staff report on the use of sand from the Sydney Metro West Tunnel to nourish Wamberal Beach listed potential risks including environmental impacts, temporary water quality changes and public…
Vaccine in short supply
There’s at least a month’s wait for the Pfizer COVID vaccine on the Central Coast for younger residents, with one of the main local clinics booked out until August. COVID…
Council supports Metro West Tunnel sand being used for Wamberal Beach nourishment
A proposal to “nourish” Wamberal Beach using sand from the Sydney Metro West Tunnel project has been given in-principle support by Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart. “This sounds like…