Ferry sank on its mooring
The privately owned 18m former Stockton commuter ferry remains where it sank on its mooring at Gwandalan Bay. The vessel is being monitored by NSW Maritime and salvage plans are…
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Friendship led to career seeking social justice
It was a friendship with an aboriginal fellow student at the University of NSW who became a dear lifelong friend which set John McKenzie of Pretty Beach on the path…
Proposed swimming pool removal prompts action
The proposed removal the Pretty Beach swimming pool enclosure by Central Coast Council has prompted the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association to seek its retention. Association president Mr Mike Allsop said: “We are very…
An interview with Deputy Mayor Jane Smith
[Gosford] Deputy Mayor of the Central Coast Jane Smith talks to Coast Community News about a range of significant planning and economic changes across the region. The discussions ranged from;…
Economic strategy to be open for public comment
Central Coast Council will open its Draft Economic Development Strategy 2020-2040 and its Economic Recovery and Resilience Framework for public comment. The draft strategy includes a list of “priority actions”…
John Della Bosca honoured for service to public health
The thing John Della Bosca of Woy Woy Bay is most proud of from his time serving in State Parliament are two disability packages he was involved in formulating which…
‘Play space’ strategy online soon
The Central Coast Play space Strategy should be online soon for a 28-day public exhibition period. Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said the strategy would set a clear direction for planning…
Ownership mistake discovered
The Umina branch of the Country Women’s Association has discovered that ownership of its hall has been wrongly described in a development application to Central Coast Council. The mistake came…
Jawbone found on Umina Beach
An investigation is underway after a jawbone was located at Umina Beach. Woy Woy resident, Toyah Evans, made the gruesome discovery whilst walking her dogs along the beach on Thursday,…
On-demand commuter bus service stops abruptly
The on-demand commuter CoastConnect minibus service at Woy Woy has ended its 24-month trial, without announcement on Friday, May 29. “There has been confusion and outrage that the Government would…
New government radio network for emergency services responders
[Wyong] The public safety network for emergency services responders has been boosted on the Central Coast with the completion of a new government radio network (GRN) site in Wyong Creek….
Shadow Minister calls for clarity over train cleaning services
Shadow Minister for Regional and Rural Jobs and Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, has called for assurances from the State Government that train cleaning services will not be put out…
Funding for Westpac Rescue Helicopter pilot training
Renewed support from Glencore, one of the world’s largest resource companies, will see Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service pilots receive state of the art training to ensure they remain equipped to…
Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese visits the Coast
Australian Labor Party Leader, Anthony Albanese, was in Bateau Bay on June 6 with Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride to show support for the housing and construction industry to…
Weekly audio/video News 5@5
Week ending June 12, 2020. Black Lives Matter protest in Wyong – Storm damage on coast ignites old debates – Local Planning panel convenes – Interview with Deputy Mayor –…
Council defers decision on Carpark plans as objections rise
A decision on endorsing a multi-storey carpark at Central Coast Stadium has been deferred until submissions on Council’s Draft Parking Study and Implementation Plan close on July 6, with Central…
Further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions
Central Coast food courts will reopen on June 13, along with others in the state, as the NSW Government continues to ease social distancing restrictions. In other changes, the number…
Park groundwater contaminated
Central Coast Council is finalising a plan to manage contaminated groundwater at three parks in the region but says there is no immediate health risk. Adcock Park, West Gosford, Hylton…
Pocket parks saved
The Save Central Coast Reserves group is heaving a sigh of relief, after Central Coast councillors voted on June 9 to include smaller local parks and playgrounds in the Draft…
Chemical CleanOut resumes
Household Chemical CleanOut events are returning to the Central Coast, following a break due to the coronavirus pandemic. A clean out is planned at Mount Penang Event Park at Kariong…