Coastal open space retained in planning statement
The Coastal Open Space System has been recognized in the interim Local Strategic Planning Statement adopted by Central Coast Council. Council met a NSW Government deadline with one day to…
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Community group seeks upgrade to crossing
Umina Community Group is calling for the pedestrian crossing in Mt Ettalong Rd at Etta St to be upgraded. A petition is being circulating throughout Umina seeking support from residents….
Residents call for Umina Mall buildings to be razed
A group of Umina residents is appealing to Central Coast Council to urgently remedy the “unsightly mess” surrounding Umina Mall which was destroyed by fire almost 18 months ago. “Is…
Crouch defends need for $7 million roundabout
Mr Adam Crouch has defended the need for a $7 million roundabout at the corner of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Pde, Ettalong, as the work began on July 6….
War memorial to get a facelift
Woy Woy War Memorial is set for a facelift following an allocation of $9600 from the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam…
More Chemical CleanOut days planned for August
The last Household Chemical CleanOut events held on the Coast attracted a record-breaking number of vehicles attending and items collected, with the next events set for Kariong on August 1-2…
Council mulls opportunities from $190M Federal Recycling Fund
Central Coast Council has welcomed a recent Federal Government commitment to help drive a transformation of Australia’s waste and recycling capacity. A spokesperson said Council welcomed any initiative that will…
Reduction in company tax rate from 1 July
Small and family businesses across the Coast will be paying less tax as a result of tax cuts which came in to effect on July 1. As the 2020-2021 financial…
More funding to tackle rise in domestic violence
With numbers of domestic violence victims seeking support rising during the months of social isolation necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic, more help is at hand for sufferers on the Central…
Will smart work hubs play a key role in the future of work
With social restrictions introduced in the face of COVID-19, many Central Coast workers have discovered they really don’t need to make lengthy commutes to be efficient in the workplace. But…
Tesch calls for funding for mental health organisation
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has called for continued funding for Youth Arafmi, an organisation which supports people caring for a family member with mental illness. “These people care…
Free wifi at train stations
Free wi-fi is now available at Woy Woy and Wondabyne, as well as 17 other stations between on the rail journey from Wyong to Hornsby, according to Federal Member for…
Roadwork funding for Hillview St and North Burge Rd
Road work in Hillview St and North Burge Rd, Woy Woy, will receive a total of more than $250,000 in State Government funding, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam…
Burns Rd warning signs should reduce low clearance issues
New bigger and bolder signs will be erected at approaches to Burns Rd, Ourimbah, to warn truck drivers of a low clearance underpass. Residents in Burns Rd and surrounding streets…
Weekly Video News 5@5
This week’s Central Coast video news: Airshow proposal for Warnervale, Darkinjung developments, infrastructure investments, council’s big solar panels, COVID-19 preparations, conductor returns from injury, sport, weather and live music returns…
Harwin cleared and reinstated to Cabinet
Don Harwin has been reinstated as Federal Arts Minister after resigning in April when he was issued with a $1000 fine for travelling to his Central Coast holiday home during…
Report into koala population could be a ‘gamechanger’ to protect habitat
A report from the NSW Upper House Inquiry into the State’s Koala Populations and their Habitat was released recently but long time campaigner for the protection of koalas on the…
Council seeks bio-certification of Darkinjung’s Somersby development
Darkinjung owned land that Central Coast Council had hoped to buy to add to its Coastal Open Space System (COSS) is now the subject of a rezoning proposal to allow…
More trees to go
Central Coast Council has revealed its plans for the redevelopment of Sun Valley Park at Green Point, but residents are not entirely happy with the proposal. In particular, residents are…
Roads identified in round one of State-funded road fix
Close to $1M is to be spent on road projects at Kincumber, Holgate and on the Peninsula in round one funding of a Central Coast local roads package designed to…