Pauline Wright reflects on her term as Law Council President
Taking it easy isn’t something which Pauline Wright gets to do very often, but the Central Coast solicitor managed a couple of weeks of relaxation with husband Jiri Kripac after…
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More calls for dedicated koala sanctuaries
Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) is calling on Central Coast MPs to join together to protect local koala populations and provide dedicated koala sanctuaries to protect habitats from unsustainable development. The…
What The Pelican saw: a turbulent year in review
The Peninsula survived bushfires, floods, a global pandemic and the financial collapse of Central Coast Council, which saw councillors suspended, during 2020. As we look forward to what we all…
Fury over toilet block demolition
More than 75 residents met on Sunday, January 3, to protest Central Coast Council’s abrupt decision to demolish a popular public toilet facility at Hardys Bay. The 5pm protest came…
Fire at Woy Woy tip, report
It took firefighters two hours to contain a fire which broke out at Woy Woy Waste Management Facility on January 10. A Central Coast spokesperson said staff observed a stockpile…
‘The last thing we need’ – Peninsula Chamber
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce says a rate rise is “the last thing” the Coast needs, as Central Coast Council invites residents to have their say on a proposed rise of…
Woy Woy volunteer thanked by Premier
A Woy Woy resident has been personally thanked by Premier Gladys Berejiklian for her efforts and service during last summer’s bushfires. Lauraine Martinus, Team Leader of Red Cross Emergency Services…
Council acknowledges financial problem followed advice from external auditors
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Central Coast Council, Rik Hart, has confirmed that LG Solutions provided an article which analysed Council’s public financial records and the information contributed to the…
Most of Berkeley Vale to become part of the state seat of The Entrance
In proposed changes to electorate boundaries, most of Berkeley Vale will become part of the state seat of The Entrance, all but six streets. Part of Berkeley Vale was already…
Local MP mows median strip
The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said he couldn’t take the unkept appearance of Long Jetty any more, so he got out his own lawn mower. “At this time of year…
Council’s staff costs up almost 10 percent above budget
Central Coast Council’s draft financial statements for 2019-2020 show that employee costs were the largest operating cost and that they are up almost 10 percent above budget. Materials and contracts…
CEO $380,000 termination payment explained
Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, has issued a statement to explain his decision to make a $380,000 termination payment to former Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy. “Ratepayers’ anger about my…
45 firefighters needed to extinguish Buttonderry blaze
It took all night on Sunday, January 10, for 45 firefighters and more than a dozen brigades to bring a blaze under control at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility on Hue…
MDP Labour Pty Ltd facing court over under payment of staff
The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operator of a civil construction business based in Wyong. Facing court is MDP Labour Pty…
Terrigal BMX closed for upgrade
The BMX track at Duffys Reserve, Terrigal will be closed for two months while the track is being upgraded by Central Coast Council. Work will begin this week on upgrading…
Opposition to seawall building
The Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) community group will join forces with Surfrider Foundation Australia in the campaign to fight to protect the natural amenity of Wamberal Beach and…
Consultation underway on a rate rise
Central Coast Council has commenced a formal community consultation for their proposed rate rise of between 10-15% to cover the repayment of restricted funds accessed over the last several years….
Jilliby rezone plan to go to Minister
A Planning Proposal to rezone 85.56ha of Jilliby land for rural residential development will now go to the NSW Planning Minister for consideration. It is expected the Jilliby proposal will…
New Plan of Management for Bouddi
Rock climbing and abseiling will be allowed for the first time and mountain biking will be supported as part of the NSW Government’s new Plan of Management for Bouddi National…
Litany of errors date back to 2016
A specialist accounting firm that works with councils appears to have shed more light on the cause of Central Coast Council’s financial woes. LG Solutions looked at Council’s publicly available…