Growing social and affordable housing crisis
Shadow Federal Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Jason Clare, was on the Central Coast on March 29 to hear first hand from locals about the growing crisis of housing affordability…
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Tight Ends Out West for Mariners
An intense match up at Bankwest Stadium between the Western Sydney Warriors and Central Coast Mariners has ended in a 2 – 2 draw after an ebb and flow contest…
$26M earmarked for Coast water, sewer and road upgrades
The Central Coast is set to benefit from more than $26M in NSW Government funding for improvements to water infrastructure and local roads. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and…
Revamp of Sun Valley Park set to commence
Construction is set to commence on the redevelopment on Green Point’s Sun Valley Park with work expected to be completed by June. The revamp will provide a safe, functional, inclusive…
CEN calls for mountain biking study to be put on ice
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called on Central Coast Council to stop spending money on “unnecessary ventures” like the development of mountain bike facilities and fulfil its legal responsibilities…
Hogan applauds retention of Status of Women Advisory Committee
Suspended Councillor Jillian Hogan has applauded Central Coast Council’s recent decision to retain the Status of Women’s Advisory Committee as women continue to face the ongoing issues of domestic and…
Commuters’ Association calls for Showground Rd carpark upgrade
Central Coast Commuters Association’s newly elected President, Eddie Ellis, says his main focus is trying to ensure that the $30M allocated by the Federal Government to upgrade commuter parking at…
New lost and found system for public transport
Central Coast commuters are set to benefit from a new digital system set to make tracing items lost on public transport a lot easier. Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew…
The Weekly News 5@5
This is Coast Community News 5@5 April 1. Coming up: MP Adam Crouch calls for a public inquiry – Labor’s David Harris agrees – Council’s Infrastructure Director talks potholes –…
Harris backs calls for an inquiry into Council
In the wake of a call for a public inquiry into the financial collapse of Central Coast Council made recently by Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, Shadow Minister for the…
I want a public inquiry – Crouch
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Couch, will directly petition Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock for a public inquiry into the financial woes of Central…
Assistance offered for energy users suffering flood-related hardship
The NSW Government is encouraging flood affected energy customers on the Central Coast and across the state to take advantage of available financial support and consumer protections. Energy Minister, Matt…
Housing system is completely broken – Mehan
The Labor MPs of the Central Coast are calling on the State Government to provide immediate relief for renters under stress as they deal with an unprecedented number of enquiries…
Clean-up continues
Fridges, pontoons, furniture, pumpkins and even a cow are some of the strange things to have washed up on Central Coast beaches following huge storms which savaged the region from…
Terrigal Boardwalk opens April 14
Love it or hate it, the controversial Terrigal Boardwalk will be officially opened for public use on April 14. Some eager residents jumped the gun, posting pictures on social media…
Its official … Copacabana Naval Memorial
Residents of Copacabana are celebrating the fact that their Naval Memorial is now registered as an official War Memorial. The memorial was designed and built by Roque Hammal, a long-time…
Re-settling alligators a tricky task
The Australian Reptile Park said hello to 10 huge, adult male alligators, when they arrived from Australia Zoo on March 30. It was all hands on deck as keepers took…
Landslip closes Marine Rescue Base at Norah Head
The Marine Rescue Base at Norah Head has been closed following a landslip along the foreshore of Cabbage Tree Bay after the severe weather and prolonged torrential rain between March…
Seniors’ Festival returns during April
With more than a quarter of the region’s population aged over 60, the spotlight will shine on them when the Seniors’ Festival returns with a wide range of activities during…
$20M identified as no longer necessary to support community needs
Central Coast Council has agreed to a $20M write-off of internally restricted reserves that are “in excess of requirements” to meet community infrastructure needs. The money will come out of…