Minister was unable to institute a judicial inquiry
Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, ruled out a judicial inquiry into the Council’s financial woes. A period of administration was instituted by Hancock in October 2020 for a three month…
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Local Chaplain reflects on Port Arthur massacre 25 years later
Editorial by Reverend Rex A E Hunt On April 26, 1996, 35 people were killed and 23 wounded in Tasmania’s Port Arthur in Australia’s worst ever massacre by a single…
The Entrance community reacts to Library closure
The Entrance Library appears set to be an early casualty of Central Coast Council’s spending cuts and the community is not happy. A “Save The Entrance Library” petition organised by…
Under the Morrison government PEP11 won’t go ahead – Wicks
Over 200 people took to the water at Terrigal Haven on Saturday, April 24, to protest with Surf Rider Foundation and Save Our Coast against PEP11. The protest included men,…
2,450 trees planted across various locations in the northern suburbs
The Greater Bank’s 75-year anniversary celebrations continue on the Central Coast with a massive tree planting project being undertaken in conjunction with members of the community The bank, which has…
Independent Commissioner has vast Council related experience
Roslyn McCulloch will head up the public inquiry into Central Coast Council as the independent Commissioner, but just who is she? She may be known best for her public inquiry…
Labor welcomes public inquiry decision but wants broader terms of reference
Labor has welcomed the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock’s decision today to call for an independent public inquiry into the performance of Central Coast Council. Member for Wyong and…
Public inquiry to be held and Council to remain under administration
It’s official, a public inquiry is to be held into Central Coast Council and the local government elections slated for September 4 will be postponed until late next year. The…
Large crowds turn out for live ANZAC Day services
Around the Coast, people turned out in droves to commemorate the fallen and the returned in live ANZAC Day marches and ceremonies. Soldiers from Adamstown were among over two thousand…
2,450 trees planted across the northern Central Coast
The Greater Bank’s 75-year anniversary celebrations continue on the Central Coast with a massive tree planting project being undertaken in conjunction with members of the community The bank, which has…
Roslyn McCulloch will head up the public inquiry
Roslyn McCulloch will head up the public inquiry into Central Coast Council as the independent Commissioner, but just who is she? She may be known best for her public inquiry into…
Labor calls for ‘all things on the table’ in public inquiry
Labor has welcomed the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock’s decision today to call for an independent public inquiry into the performance of Central Coast Council. Member for Wyong and…
Minister announces public inquiry into council
Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, revealed her decision to establish an inquiry and a further suspension of the Councilors at a press conference at Parliament House today. Hancock said…
Terrigal paddle out surfers celebrate, cautiously
Over 200 people took to the water at Terrigal Haven on Saturday, April 24, to protest with Surf Rider Foundation and Save Our Coast against PEP11. The protest included men,…
The Weekly news 5@5
Weekly News 5@5 – Central Coast Coast Community News 5@5 April 23, Coming up this week: PM Scott Morrison on the Coast to announce new ‘Hydrogen Hubs’ and a carbon…
Age will not weary this surviving ANZAC
Avoca locals are encouraged to head to Chapman Cres at 10am this Anzac Day to support 97-year-old John Bartlett, who will be doing his own march as he cannot do…
Join in the Trek4Vets
People can show their support for veterans and raise money for the charity Mates4Mates, by taking part in the Trek4Vets walk during the early hours of Sunday, April 25. The…
Traditional ANZAC services to be held
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, ANZAC Day services will return to the Coast this year, with events planned for Gosford, Terrigal, Wyong and the Entrance among several to be…
Rehoming research animals
Australia’s first service dedicated to rehoming animals, Liberty Foundation, is based on the Central Coast and will hold its official launch during World Laboratory Animal Week, from April 19-24. The…
Serious breaches in annual northern migration
Autumn is not just a season of weather cooling and leaves turning brown, it is also the start of the annual northern whale migration, with several sightings already recorded along…