New COVID restrictions to impact Coast
A three-day re-tightening of COVID-19 health restrictions came into force on the Central Coast on May 6 following recent cases of community transmission and updated health advice from Chief Health…
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New Indigenous Party opposed to DLALC bushland development
The Indigenous Party of Australia, currently in the process of becoming a registered political party, has joined the groundswell of opposition to a development project planned for sensitive land at…
Peninsula assets on the block
Community land across the Peninsula – including green spaces, a retirement community and a sports oval – is set to be reclassified and sold off as part of Central Coast…
Vale Noel Olive
The Peninsula is mourning a much loved and respected community member, following the death of Noel James Olive. Mr Olive, formerly of Umina Beach, passed away on April 6 at…
Locals rally to save Council assets earmarked for sale on Peninsula
Meet Ziv Raz, Dylan Taylor, Max Raz and Ori Raz. Six years ago, as young boys, they banded together to fight to save the reserve at 83-85 Brisbane Ave, Umina,…
Peninsula assets on the block
Community land across the Peninsula – including green spaces, a retirement community and a sports oval – is set to be reclassified and sold off as part of Central Coast…
Bevan Router awarded RSL Australia Life Membership
A Woy Woy veteran has been recognised for his decades of service with a Life Membership award at an Anzac Day service at Ettalong Diggers on April 25. The Life…
Free Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers workshop
A joint Central Coast Council and Transport for NSW initiative is helping parents and supervisors with the important task of teaching learner drivers, with two workshops set in coming weeks…
Terrene makes it a clean sweep at surf festival
STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING – North Entrance based, Terrene Black, has won the Open Women SUP finals at the Port Stephens Surf Festival, clinching victory over a two heat finals series….
Swimming lessons for New Zealand Warriors’ children
All Coast Swim Stars, a local swimming school in Charmhaven, is providing swimming lessons for the children of the New Zealand Warriors NRL team. The local, family owned swim school…
Strong run for Central Coast Masters
HOCKEY – The Men’s Over 40 and Over 45 State Championships went ahead in Tamworth from Friday to Sunday, April 30 – May 2, with a Central Coast representative side…
Nine try nailing by The Lakes
RUGBY UNION – Round Four of the Central Coast Rugby Union season brought two big results in the Swietelsky Premier One conference to rebalance the league ladder. Played over Saturday,…
Council to develop a zero tolerance approach to dog attacks
Central Coast Council will develop a Responsible Pet Ownership Policy with a zero tolerance approach to dog attacks to clearly set community expectations of pet owners on the Central Coast….
Online telehealth consultations the way to go
The move to online telehealth consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic has been rated a success by young Australians and could change the way mental health treatment is accessed, new research…
Council receives major Public Works awards
It’s been a rough year for Central Coast Council, but recognition at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Engineering Excellence Awards has provided a note of positivity. The Council’s…
Construction commencement requirement for the HomeBuilder program extended
Business NSW Central Coast has applauded news that the Federal Government has extended the construction commencement requirement for the HomeBuilder program from six months to 18 months for all existing…
Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study Stage 1 report released
Central Coast Council has released the Stage 1 report for the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study. The report includes a summary of over 20 studies from 1987 to the present…
45 year lease for Aero Club agreed before masterplan completed
At its Council Meeting on April 27, Central Coast Council agreed to a 45-year lease for the Central Coast Aero Club at Warnervale Airport and also approved a land swap…
Politicians disagree with requested rate rise
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) will make a decision this month on whether the Council should have a 15 per cent rate rise – on top of harmonisation…
New Light Rigid Rescue Vehicle and uniforms for rescue squad
The Volunteer Recue Association (VRA) is celebrating the launch of their first official uniform for members of the organisation, thanks in part to an investment of $1.2M from the government….