Land owner wins appeal but still has more court battles left
Central Coast Council and a Warnervale land owner face a third round in the Land and Environment Court over a development application to clear land at 130-134 Sparks Rd. At…
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Man charged with vandalising several trains at Gosford
A man from The Entrance has been charged as investigations continue into alleged acts of graffiti across the NSW public transport network. In June, officers from the Police Transport Command…
Councillors debate Toukley’s ugly “ghetto” areas
The entry into Toukley, with its ugly “ghetto” areas, was the target of a long debate at Central Coast Council’s September 14 meeting. The Council eventually decided to write to…
Patient transfer reinforces the significance of the Warnervale Aircraft Landing Area
The significance of the Warnervale Aircraft Landing Area was put on display on Friday, September 11, when the airport was used to convey a critical patient to emergency care. The…
Budgewoi masterplan to be reviewed
Budgewoi is being treated like a second rate cousin to places such as Gosford, Wyong, Somersby and other parts of the Coast, says a councillor. Cr Jillian Hogan said the…
Innovative waste management strategy adopted
Central Coast Council has voted to keep the bin schedule as it is while it hopes to reduce waste going into the red bin by going FOGO. Going FOGO means…
Decision needed now on the future of Warnervale Train Station
Make a decision now on a new or upgraded train station for Warnervale, says Cr Kyle MacGregor, and create certainty for both commercial and residential development in the area. Cr…
Previously confidential Warnervale Airport Review released
Community activists both for and against Warnervale Airport have challenged Central Coast Council decisions at all levels, says a newly public report. Council has released a redacted version of the…
Dredging begins
Central Coast Council has started the dredging program for The Entrance Channel. The program is set to continue through the coming months, in accordance with the EPA licence and other…
No increase for Age Pension
Member for Dobell Emma McBride says more than 20,000 elderly Central Coast residents will be left struggling, with the Federal Government’s decision not to increase the aged pension as usual…
Ongoing mobility access issue may be solved
The ongoing issue of mobility access to The Pavilion at Woy Woy could finally come to an end after representatives from both Deepwater Plaza and The Pavilion met to discuss…
Up go the red and yellow flags … but caution urged
The red and yellow flags are set to go up at the region’s 15 patrolled beaches from September 26 but Central Coast Council is getting in early with new measures…
Council app helps residents Get Prepared for bushfire season
As bushfire and storm season approaches, Central Coast Council is urging residents to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for emergencies. Council is promoting Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Week,…
Marine Discovery Centre gets $1M facelift
The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre at Terrigal is set to reopen soon to the public, sporting a $1M facelift. Funded by the State Government, the revamp includes upgrades to…
Weekly News 5@5
[Sept 11, 2020] This week’s top stories from the Central Coast: Marine Discovery Centre opening overshadowed by Deputy Premier’s ultimatum. Wamberal & Terrigal School upgrades. Leagues Club Park progress. Bateau…
Calls for return of Junkastic Park recycling centre
The woman who helped establish and run the Junkastic Park recycling centre adjacent to Kincumber tip in the 1990s is calling for its return with the future of the waste…
Attention turns to long-term solution for Wamberal beachfront
With emergency works to mitigate coastal erosion at Wamberal beach now complete, the focus is switching to a long-term solution for the ongoing problem, with a range of options under…
Residents encouraged to access EAPA scheme to assist with energy bills
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging Coast residents to access energy rebates available through the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) scheme and the Seniors Energy Rebates as coronavirus restrictions…
What have you done for us lately Councillor?
Councillors list their most significant achievements in the past three years? If it weren’t for the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, Central Coast voters would have been headed to the…
Amalgamation of Club Wyong RSL with Mounties Group to go to a vote
Club Wyong RSL Club and Mounties Group are proceeding with amalgamation discussions and the proposal will go to a members’ vote in October. Chief Executive Officer of Club Wyong RSL,…