Developer puts Point Frederick project up for sale
One of the major developments slated for the greater Gosford area has stalled, with the multimillion- dollar Peninsula development at Point Frederick being put up for sale. Approved by the…
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Early signs point to positive impact of PACER program
Early signs are that thenew PACER partnership between police and health services on the Central Coast is already having an impact since it was introduced just over a month ago….
News Week 5@5
Central Coast Weekly News 5@5: Scaffolding collapse in Gosford CBD, New Wharf being constructed at Woy Woy, Industrial Pollution in Kincumber creek, New Rail Maintenance Yard opens at Kangy Angy,…
New Woy Woy Wharf construction begins
The region is celebrating the beginning of major construction this week on the $5.6M Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf redevelopment.
Concrete waste leaking into Kincumber Creek
Community concerns are escalating over concrete waste which residents say continues to pour into Kincumber Creek via a stormwater outlet from the Hymix batching plant in Cochrane St.
Costume designer turns talents to reusable face masks
Central Coast locals are making the most of the demand for facemasks by starting up mask-making businesses from their homes.
Planning Panel to have public meetings only when a DA has 10 or more objections
Development applications across the Central Coast that haven’t attracted public attention will not be discussed publicly under new rules for Local Planning Panels that took effect from August 1. The…
Twin tower proposal increased to 102 units
Amended plans for a twin tower residential and commercial complex at The Entrance have been submitted to the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel with an increase of units from…
Toukley’s dilapidated gateway to be discussed
Complaints of the “shanty town” appearance of the graffitied Roads and Maritime worksite, the old fish co-op and dilapidated abandoned wharf at Toukley Bridge will be a topic for discussion…
Car crash destroyed power pole
A 34-year-old man has escaped serious injury after his ute collided with a power pole at Wyongah. It’s understood that the driver left a trail of destruction along Stanley St…
Scaffold collapses in Gosford main street
A wall of scaffolding has collapsed onto of eight cars in Gosford, with a light pole falling on a ninth car, just after 3 pm on Tuesday, August 19.
New boat ramp at Tacoma South officially opened
Boaters will have safer and easier access to Wyong River and through to Tuggerah Lake with a new boat ramp at Tacoma South, which was officially opened on Monday, August…
Japara Aged Care facility at Wyong to close
Japara Aged Care Facility at Wyong is closing and the final few residents at the 48-bed home are now being re-located. A spokesperson said the Wyong nursing home had been…
Feedback sought on draft State Strategic Plan for Crown Land
The NSW Government is calling on the community to have its say on how to manage vast Crown Land assets now and into the future, with the draft State Strategic…
Council adopts Facilities Leasing Policy despite objections
Widespread opposition to leasing arrangements has not stopped Central Coast Council adopting an updated Facilities Leasing and Licensing Policy. One sporting group wanted the changes deferred until next year, while…
Central Coast Council recognised for Waterways Report Card
Central Coast Council has taken out a top honour at this year’s RH Dougherty Awards for its innovative Central Coast Waterways Report Card. The annual Awards, established in 1981 by…
Call for local gigs to be part of Great Southern Nights
Music venues on the Central Coast can receive $2,750 from the NSW Government to host a COVID-safe gig during November, with $1,650 allocated to artists. The new state-wide music event,…
Desal plant off the table as dam levels rise
Central Coast Council is on track to keep the region’s water supply secure, but a desalination plant at Lakes Beach, Budgewoi, is no longer on the table as a long-term…
Baby boy recovering
A 10-week-old baby boy is recovering from head injuries after falling off a table at Wamberal on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to a Wamberal home at around 11am following…
Initial beach protection works completed at Wamberal, North Entrance
Five and half thousand tonnes of rock have been placed at Wamberal and North Entrance beaches by Central Coast Council crews during the recent coastal erosion emergency response. A major…