Little Terns under siege again
Despite being on track for a record breaking breeding season, The North Entrance Little Tern colony is again under threat from human interference. According to Council, the colony’s Karagi Point…
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Horse rescued from dam
Rescue crews were called out in torrential rain on Sunday, December 20, to rescue a horse stuck in a dam at Warnervale. Volunteers from Warnervale and Wadalba Rural Fire Brigades…
Consolidated LEP plans adopted but what’s next?
Central Coast Council’s new consolidated Local Environment Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP), which both guide what can be built and where, still have a long process ahead before…
Palm Beach Ferry Service will continue to run
The Palm Beach to Ettalong and Wagstaffe Ferry will continue to run on schedule despite calls from some residents to suspend the service during the Northern Beaches COVID-19 cluster period….
Have your say on Central Coast Strategy
A university campus and expanded health services in Gosford as well as light industrial and commercial retail development in the Mt Penang area at Kariong are among key points already…
Completed infrastructure enables ‘thousands of new jobs’
Infrastructure work at Mount Penang Parklands is officially complete, at a cost of $4M, improving the site for business and education tenants, while also unlocking the site to deliver thousands…
RidesAssist program set to resume
Cycling enthusiasts who need assistance are now able to jump back on a bike, with the Central Coast Bicycle User Group (CCBUG) re-starting its tandem RidesAssist program. The program offers…
Kincumber Village recognises The Rotary Club for service to the community
Kincumber Village presented The Rotary Club of Kincumber with a $1,000 donation recently in recognition of its work and dedication to the local community. The Rotary Club of Kincumber, in…
Shoppers dig deep for Mary Mac’s
Woy Woy shoppers have donated over $1,000 worth of gifts to be distributed to people in need this holiday season. In a partnership with Mary Mac’s Place, Deepwater Plaza has…
New shed for community garden
A local community gardening project celebrated the opening of its new shed on December 12 in a bid to encourage community gardening on the Peninsula. The Moana Street community garden…
Social Inclusion Charter being reviewed
A Social Inclusion Charter written by Central Coast Council is getting closer to its first public outing. A copy of the draft charter was circulated for review to the Social…
Fundamentals of Financial Literacy Program for Wyong students
Year 10 students at Wyong High School (WHS) are taking part in the Greater Bank Finance Academy’s Fundamentals of Financial Literacy Program. Over 100 students have entered the four week…
Second COVID case confirmed on Central Coast
[Sunday Dec 20, 2020] A second active COVID-19 case was identified on the Central Coast today by the Central Coast Local Health District. Central Coast Local Health District is providing…
Projects valued at $65M have been cancelled, deferred or reduced
Plans for a Regional Library in Gosford have been put on hold as Central Coast Council adopts deferrals, cancellations and cutbacks to dozens of capital works projects in the face…
Strict COVID restrictions reintroduced for Central Coast
To ensure that COVID-19 does not continue to spread beyond the Northern Beaches, the following restrictions are coming into place immediately: Household gatherings will be limited to 10 visitors. The…
Central Coast named in Victorian travel restrictions
Central Coast residents have been specifically included in the ‘red zone’ COVID-19 travel restriction protocols in Victoria. Borders will be closed from midnight. [Updated Dec 20, 2021]. “If you’re from…
Christmas Carols now an online streaming event only
The big Christmas carols event to be hosted by the Central Coast Mariners on Sunday evening December 20 has now morphed into an online only streaming event. No attendance by…
Council adopts consolidated LEP
Central Coast Council has reached an important milestone with the adoption on December 14 of the consolidated region-wide Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) and Development Control Plan (CCDCP). The…
Jilliby rezoning to go to Planning 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 that the Jilliby proposal…
COVID UPDATE – Central Coast resident tests positive
COVID UPDATE: Central Coast Local Health District is providing care and support to a Central Coast resident who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. They are currently in self-isolation at home,…