Salvos spread some Christmas cheer
The Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Appeal and is calling for donations to let those who are doing it tough know that they are not alone. Following a…
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Council’s first open forum prompts action
After calls for a flood management plan for The Entrance Channel a visit to the site is on the list for Central Coast Council administrator. Administrator Dick Persson promised to…
Check the list and stay sun safe
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is encouraging Central Coast residents to stay safe this summer. In partnership with Golden Circle, SLSA has compiled a checklist to help everyone enjoy the…
Council meetings to alternate between Gosford and Wyong
Many residents to the south of the region will be pleased to hear that Central Coast Council meetings are set to return to the Gosford chambers. Administrator, Dick Persson, has…
Central Coast News 5@5 November 27, 2020
Central Coast News: On the program this week, Council is set for some major restructuring, a new COVID test lab opens in Gosford, fresh employment data, a train strike, footpaths,…
Flooding raises questions over Council’s urgent repair services
Central Coast Council has denied cuts to overtime led to minor flooding of a Point Clare home last week. Patricia Trumm said the drama began on Tuesday, November 17, when…
Housing availability on Coast is “slim pickings”
Housing supply and demand is out of balance on the Central Coast, which is pushing house prices up, says Chair of the Central Coast Chapter of Urban Development Institute of…
Coast vies for ECO Destination certification
The Central Coast is on its way to becoming a certified ECO Destination through the Ecotourism Australia and WWF-Australia funded partnership. Achieving ECO Destination certification will recognise the Central Coast…
Coast set to receive eleven new ambulances
Point Clare Ambulance Station is to take delivery of a new class 1 ambulance before the end of the year, one of 11 vehicles to be rolled out across the…
New boards for Terrigal Nippers
The Nippers program at Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club has scored some new foam boards ahead of the summer season thanks to Terrigal Bowling Club. Bowling Club CEO, James Heddo,…
No more warning signs for mobile speed cameras
Labor MPs on the Central Coast have criticised the NSW Government’s decision to remove all warning signs for mobile speed cameras across the state, saying the move is more about…
Unclear if wetlands purchase funds are still available
Central Coast Council admits it is “unclear” whether money earmarked to be spent on the purchase of Davistown Wetlands is “still available”. The admission comes in a report to be…
Amended Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy adopted
Central Coast Council has adopted an amended Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy that will result in more than half a million dollars’ worth of budgeted savings. Changes to the policy…
Fishers warned to play by the rules
Central Coast fishers are being urged to abide by the rules this summer as the NSW Fisheries ramps up patrols. Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall, joined Parliamentary Secretary for the…
Rate rise on the cards
Central Coast Council held a special meeting on November 26 to give itself permission to apply for a rate rise, even though the Council hasn’t decided as yet if it…
Level 1 water restrictions to be eased
As the La Nina weather pattern brings a summer of higher than average rainfall, Central Coast Council will ease Level 1 water restrictions from December 7 and Water Wise Rules…
500 signature petition to extend “low priority” footpath
A local disability advocate, Maria Pyros, is leading a community campaign to have a footpath built on Brooke Ave, Killarney Vale, extending from Yangoora St to Wyong Rd. She has…
Council slammed over lack of flood management and dredging action plans
After calls for a flood management plan for The Entrance Channel, a visit to the site is on the list for Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson. He promised to…
In-river dams banned in two creeks
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has banned in-river dams within the Ourimbah Creek and Jilliby Jilliby Creek water sources. Executive Director, Policy, Planning and Sciences, Emma…
Unlicensed driver charged with drive with high range PCA
A man has been charged with high range drink driving after hitting a parked car at Hamlyn Terrace. At about 10.30pm on Saturday, November 21, a blue sedan heading west…