Council to seek permission to apply for a rate rise
Central Coast Council will hold a special meeting to give itself permission to apply for a rate rise, even though the Council hasn’t decided yet if it wants one. Council…
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Trimming trees at airport back on the agenda
When Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, visited Warnervale airport on November 17, the talk was all about trees and opportunities. Persson’s airport visit was part of a familiarisation tour…
Tuggerah seen as an ideal test case to implement an Urban Development Plan
Tuggerah has been flagged by the Central Coast Chapter of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) as an ideal test case to implement an Urban Development Plan (UDP). It…
Administrator’s report to be tabled on December 3
Administrator, Dick Persson, has told the Chronicle that he will table his report detailing the financial situation of Central Coast Council at a public meeting on December 3. The Administrator…
COVID-19 Youth Recovery Strategy called for
Shadow Minister for Youth, Amanda Rishworth, and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, held a youth roundtable with local youths at Lake Haven’s Gravity Youth Centre on November 13. Run…
Coast had the 2nd highest number of Apprehended Violence Orders in NSW
People are being urged to step up and speak out against domestic violence, as Central Coast Council joins a 16-day global campaign to help end domestic violence in our community….
Government avoids paying for emergency works
Central Coast Council does not intend to take the State Government’s decision not to fund emergency works at The Entrance North, following a severe erosion event in July, lying down….
HG Nelson relives ‘The Dream’ at Hardys Bay
HG Nelson treated Hardy’s Bay Community Club patrons to a rare one-off show, bringing back the same jokes which made people laugh then and still do now. The satirist and…
Administrator flags a possible rate rise
The Central Coast Council Administrator Dick Persson has called a special meeting this Thursday, November 26 at 1 pm in Wyong to consider a special rate variation. The public is…
Pearl Beach PA concerned over development and access
Pearl Beach Progress Association is just a little frustrated over a raft of concerns which have gone unaddressed, some for years. Members of the association hosted a visit by Central…
Grants available for projects that deliver benefits to the veteran community
Money for projects supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families is now available in the Veteran and Community Grants program. Senator Molan said grants would provide funding…
New speed limit for Ettalong channel
A new speed 20 knot speed limit is to be introduced for the Ettalong channel from November 21. Boaters are advised to slow down on the Brisbane Water at Ettalong…
Mixed reactions to State Budget
The 2020 State Budget, handed down on November 17, has met a mixed reaction on the Central Coast. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, says it includes millions…
Freemasons continue their support for CCKIN and SOKS
Freemasons on the Central Coast (FotCC) has donated a total of $6,000 to Central Coast Kids in Need (CCKIN) and Save Our Kids from Suicide (SOKS). The presentation at Wamberal…
Changed traffic conditions at Point Clare
Central Coast residents are advised of changed traffic conditions from Novmber 22 on Brisbane Water Dr at Point Clare to carry out line marking work. Work will involve line marking…
Albanese promises a childcare boost for working families
The cost of childcare on the Central Coast was in the spotlight when NSW Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese, visited an Ourimbah children’s centre on November 13. Albanese was accompanied by…
Feedback sought on Point Clare Station access
Train customers and residents are invited to provide feedback on proposed accessibility upgrades at Point Clare railway station. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch,…
Busways asks road users to be vigilant around large vehicles
Central Coast bus operator Busways has reminded road users to be vigilant when behind the wheel, especially around large vehicles like buses, as part of National Road Safety Week which…
The endless possibilities of a box
Looking for a way to entertain the kids for hours? Valley View Public School OSH Club Program Coordinator, Jillian Ede, has been collecting candle boxes from local business, Club Candle,…
Weekly News 5@5
November 20, 2020. This week’s big news stories from across the Central Coast: NSW Budget details, Council Administrator tours the Coast, upgraded train stations, new Renewable Energy Zone, Surfing star,…