Rebikes reinvigorated
The bicycle boom was one of the most unexpected impacts of COVID-19, but it’s a welcome surprise for Alison Homestead Men’s Shed members, Kerry Braslin and Ken Johnson. Together they…
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Central Coast is the dog attack capital of NSW again
As the Central Coast looks on track to record its fourth straight year as the worst LGA in the state for dog attacks, Hamlyn Terrace’s Judi Roxburgh is demanding that…
Council is seeking a $100M loan
Central Coast Council is on the hunt for another loan, this time for up to $100M. This comes on top of a loan for $50M secured in November. “Negotiations with…
Brisbane Water PD welcomes four new recruits
Brisbane Water Police District has four new probationary officers, following a special ceremony and attestation parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground on December 4. The new officers took up their…
Something is stirring in Ironbark Reserve
Flora and fauna is returning to Ironbark Reserve in the Mangrove Mountain area after an absence, in some cases, of more than 50 years and Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community…
New Airbnb regulations kick in on Friday
Short-term rental accommodation hosts, guests, letting agents and online booking platforms will soon be subject to strict new laws, with a mandatory Code of Conduct beginning this Friday, December 18,…
Point Clare vet recognised for WWII service
With 12 years in the navy, a marriage ceremony in his 80s, and years of charity work under his belt, Keith Thompson-Burke (also known as Thompson-Baggs), has lived a full…
The end of an era for youth services hub
After 20 years, tenants in the Gosford Parkside building are having to relocate to make way for the construction of Central Coast Council’s Gosford Regional Library. Five organisations make up…
Bipartisan opposition building against PEP11 renewal
Professional Central Coast surfer Adrian “Ace” Buchan added his voice to growing chorus of opposition to the renewal of the PEP 11 licence for offshore gas exploration. In unusual scenes…
The important role of foster parents and forever families
With National Adoption Awareness Month having drawn to a close at the end of November, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said NSW was leading the way when…
“There was asbestos all over the outside of my property”
Central Coast residents thinking of renovating or doing home maintenance are urged to visit the asbestos awareness website after a home renovation at Terrigal saw asbestos particles blow onto nearby…
Armidale shows solidarity with Coast ratepayers
Irate Armidale residents have offered support to the Central Coast, setting up a Facebook page for Coasties to campaign – like Armidale – against a rate rise. The Facebook page…
Weekly News 5@5
Central Coast Weekly News: With only 15 days to Christmas, here are the top stories for this week. council declares it has been misled by auditors, MPs and community groups…
Plans for $387M upgrade to Central Coast Highway take shape
Community feedback is helping to shape plans for a $387M upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Bateau Bay and Wamberal designed to make trips safer and faster for thousands…
Local indigenous groups rally against DLALC development in Kariong
With a controversial 70-home housing development proposed by Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) at Kariong still under consideration by the NSW Planning Department, indigenous and non-indigenous community groups have…
Auditors in Council’s sights
Auditors are in the sights of Central Coast Council about advice provided on the reporting of restricted funds. It appears this may have led the Council to believe it had…
A new Gwandalan Town Square and Village Green proposed
It is only early stages, but the way looks clear to start planning a new Gwandalan Town Square and Village Green to cater for the growing population from new land…
13 projects funded through Community Building Partnership Program
The electorate of Wyong has secured $300,000 in funding for a total of 13 projects, through the NSW Government’s 2020 Community Building Partnership Program. Wyong MP, David Harris, said the…
Permanent protection for Porters Creek Wetland being sought
The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called on Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, to urgently sign off on an agreement with the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT) to permanently protect…
Waste levy funds collected are not being reinvested
Central Coast Council is calling for waste levy funds collected by the State Government to be reinvestment into the local government area (LGA). A Council spokesperson said the LGA was…