$70M road works pledged by the Federal Government to proceed
Major roadworks at Avoca, Saratoga, East Gosford, Copacabana and Tascott will be completed by 2025, thanks to a $70M roads package to be undertaken by Central Coast Council and fully…
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Labor & Liberal vote against Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill
Central Coast Greens MLC and spokesperson on mining, coal and coal seam gas, Abigail Boyd, has described the recent defeat of the Party’s Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill…
Fire threat still exists
Property owners and residents on the Central Coast, particularly to the west of the region, should remain vigilant as firefighters continue to work on containing blazes in and close to…
Department of Planning criticised for lack of transparency
An Executive Member of the Community Environment Network (CEN) has criticised the State Government for not allowing enough time for community feedback on Development Applications (DAs) being assessed for approval…
5@5 Central Coast News November 29, 2019
The ‘must know’ news stories from across the Central Coast in a short and punchy, video / audio / text / social format. Friday November 29, 2019: International anti-domestic violence…
Ward councillors oppose ‘town hall style’ meeting
Central Coast Council has voted to hold a “town hall style public meeting” in the West Gosford ward, which includes the Peninsula. However, two of the ward councillors – Cr…
Peninsula receives two out of 36 grants
Council has allocated more than $148,000 in funding to 36 community projects across the Coast that retain, conserve and promote local heritage and enhance community life. However, only two projects…
Pelican researcher conviction overturned
Local pelican researcher Ms Wendy Gillespie has had an assault conviction overturned on appeal in Gosford District Court. Ms Gillespie was convicted in Wyong Local Court on June 11, when…
New phase in building aged care extension
A new phase of works is set to begin at Umina’s Peninsula Village new 114-bed extension. Village chief Mr Shane Neaves said the structure of the building was complete and…
Bays group opposes demolition of historic boatshed
The caretaker of a historic boatshed at Horsefield Bay has gained the support of Bays Community Group in his efforts to save the building from demolition. A demolition order has…
Students remove 320kgs of rubbish from mangroves
Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus have removed 320kgs of waste from around the mangroves near Woy Woy Railway Station as part of a recent Clean4Shore expedition….
Free energy bill support session
A free energy bill support session will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre from 9am on November 26. Residents wanting help with their water, gas or electricity bills can…
Water Management Advisory Committee Councillor members announced
Six community members will join Councillors Chris Holstein, Jane Smith, Kyle MacGregor and Louise Greenaway, to form a Water Management Advisory Committee. The new advisory group will provide advice and…
5@5 Central Coast News Nov 22, 2019
5@5 Central Coast video news: Central Coast Water legislation defeated – Fire update as animals evacuated – Nurses rally for more staff – Court Case on Mangrove Landfill starts –…
Cat curfew feasibility program being investigated
Central Coast Council is to investigate the feasibility of introducing a cat curfew program for the region, amid concerns of the threat posed to native wildlife by wandering felines. Prior…
Inmate dies while attempting to escape
An inmate from Kariong’s Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre has plunged 10 metres to his death whilst attempting to escape the grounds of Gosford Hospital. The 20-year-old man had been…
Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill designed to save Coast’s water supply
NSW upper house MP and Greens spokesperson for the Central Coast, Abigail Boyd, is determined to protect the water catchment areas of the region by seeking to have a moratorium…
Final instalment of funding given to surf clubs
Central Coast Council has handed over a $213,250 cheque to Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC), the third instalment of a three-year sponsorship which will maintain vital beach safety services…
Revised plan for seven storey apartment building approved
A $19.8M seven storey apartment building in Albany St, Pt Frederick, has been given the final go ahead by Central Coast Council. Originally approved in 2017 for 45 residential units,…
Mayor accuses councillors of “appalling and disgraceful” behaviour
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, intends to put together a slideshow highlighting councillors’ “disgraceful behavior” at Council’s November 11 meeting and show it to them. The meeting saw debate often…