Tawny Frogmouth population under threat, say carers
The Tawny Frogmouth population of Pearl Beach is under threat, with 10 deaths in the last year, according to a pair of local wildlife carers. Wildlife Arc carers Mr Michael…
The Tawny Frogmouth population of Pearl Beach is under threat, with 10 deaths in the last year, according to a pair of local wildlife carers. Wildlife Arc carers Mr Michael…
Those hoping that October turbulent weather would deliver some much needed heavy rain will be disappointed to learn the 10th month ended with over a fortnight of dry, sunny days,…
The first official ‘Catastrophic’ bush fire warning has been issued by authorities for the Central Coast. The Rural Fire Service, Education Department, Council & the Bureau of Meteorology, National Parks…
Central Coast councillors have decided that their privacy is an “overriding public interest reason” why their pecuniary or financial interests register should not go on the Council website for public…
Our 5@5 ‘must know’ stories from the Central Coast. This week: Hard week for our police. Avoca Beach improvements a little sharp. Sale of local State Forests forewarned. Dredging at…
The Budgewoi Sailing will hoist sail for the last time in February, with the sun to set on one of the oldest sailing clubs on the Coast. The club is…
Extra security officers and 24- hour CCTV surveillance has started at Wyong and Gosford hospital emergency departments following a lengthy campaign by the Health Services Union (HSU). In August, about…
First region wide Youth Strategy More than 7,500 suggestions and ideas received during consultation have been collated into the Central Coast’s first Youth Strategy, which has been adopted by Council….
CASAR Park, the world class $18M motorsport complex, racetrack and social enterprise proposed in North Wyong, could be defunct following the withdrawal of its Development Application (DA). Announced in 2010,…
The Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Masterplan has been sent back to the drawing board, because Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, says “we haven’t got it right yet”. Ourimbah residents…
Several hundred people rallied outside the Central Coast’s Council Chambers in Wyong to protest the development of the Wallarah 2 Coal Mine. The rally, held on October 26, was organised…
The timely release of a State Government Inquiry, revealing adverse effects of mining in the Sydney drinking water catchment, should add significant clout to the Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments…
Five more community organisations have recently benefitted from the generosity of the Central Coast Freemasons, with the Masons delivering a cheque of $51,250 to the gathered recipients. The Masons presented…
Central Coast Council has been awarded $35,000 to complete a scoping study of open coast and coastal lagoons under the State Government’s Coastal and Estuary Grants Program. Member for Terrigal,…
Long Jetty based grassroots initiative turned global sustainability movement, Take 3 for the Sea, has been recognised for its sustained, environmental conservation efforts with a slew of awards and nominations…
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is pushing for safe runway overrun areas at aeroplane landing areas (ALAs) following its investigation into a fatal aircraft accident at Somersby in March,…
Central Coast Council doesn’t need an integrity and ethical standards unit, says its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. Instead, Council just needs to clarify and promote the role of its…
Strickland State Forest at Somersby is among State Forests that the State Government has targeted for sale, says the Australian Workers Union (AWU), which has launched a campaign to highlight…
Low income households across the Terrigal electorate are being offered a free rooftop solar system and installation worth $4,000. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said up to 3,000 households…
Tourism expenditure on the Central Coast hit an all time high of $1.074B during the 2018-19 financial year, according to latest statistics released by Tourism Research Australia. Tourism Central Coast…