McBride calls for a COVID-19 plan for the disabled & carers
Central Coast Labor MP Emma McBride is pleading with the government to address the the needs of people with a disability and carers as soon as possible. “The Morrison Government…
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Central Coast COVID-19 update
[March 23, 2020] This afternoon, we plan to cover four things – an update on the spread of the Virus in NSW and here on the Coast, we’ll hear from…
Federal economic response for businesses & workers
[Monday March 23, 2020] MP Lucy Wicks has today released information from the Federal Government’s second COVID-19 economic response plan in relation to businesses and workers. The comprehensive announcements cover…
Night detour in place at Macdonalds Road Lisarow
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on Macdonalds Road at Lisarow next week as work continues on the Pacific Highway duplication project. Macdonalds Road will be closed to all…
Coast Shelter unable to accept food donations
For the first time in its 27 years of operation, Coast Shelter at Gosford is about to run out of food. The charitable organisation, which looks out for homeless and…
Secondary school college to make way for regional library
ET Australia is making plans to relocate its secondary school college to make way for a regional library planned for its current site at 123 Donnison St, Gosford. Map shows…
Two motions put to the National General Assembly of Local Government
Cats of Australia stand accused of killing wildlife and not only do Central Coast Councillors have them in their sights, but they want a unified national approach. The Council has…
Internal Ombudsman’s report to date back to 2012
Real estate agent and The Entrance Ward independent Central Coast councillor, Bruce McLachlan, wants to know what skeletons are in the cupboard before making up his mind about whether to…
Mystery dumping charge not explained
Central Coast Council has reassured residents that weighbridges at its waste management facilities are regularly maintained and calibrated, following concerns raised by Green Point resident, Ron Clark, who says staff…
Weekly news wrap 5@5
5@5_20 March 2020, The week’s must know news stories from across the Central Coast; COVID-19, New Clinics, Economic Stimulus, Regional Library, Greyhound protests, Women’s Rugby, Avoca Kayakers , Mariners play…
Council announces a number of changes to many services
Central Coast Council has announced a number of changes to services in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy, said Council’s priority was the health of staff…
Club and church to benefit from Stronger Country Communities Fund
Terrigal Wamberal Rugby League Club and Hardys Bay Community Church will benefit from Round 3 of the State Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and…
Mangrove Mountain residents to develop bushfire policy specific to the area
Residents in the Mangrove Mountain District are setting up a special group to arrive at a bushfire policy specific to the area, in the wake of devastating bushfires in December,…
No public forum or attendance at next Council meeting
There will be no public forum or attendance at the Central Coast Council meeting on March 23 in view of the coronavirus situation. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has called an Extraordinary…
Bus companies to create a healthy travel environment
Central Coast bus passengers could soon see front seats cordoned off and stand only zones pushed back, if the Transport Workers’ Union of NSW (TWU) gets its way. With the…
Greyhound death revives calls for reform
The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (CPG) is calling for a major reform of the greyhound racing industry after a dog was euthanised following a meet at Gosford on…
Airport seen as a major tourism opportunity
Increased tourism from a closer formal relationship with Newcastle Airport will be a focus of Central Coast Council. The Council hopes investigations will uncover opportunities including marketing and increased numbers…
New clinics for COVID-19 announced
[March 19, 2020] With five cases of COVID 19 now confirmed on the Coast and specialised testing clinics open at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, residents are preparing for more coronavirus…
Final report on 2017 review of the Airport (Restrictions) Act will remain secret
The final report from the 2017 review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act will remain secret. Wyong MP and Shadow Minister for Central Coast, David Harris, said it was outrageous…
Ourimbah designated as a Local Centre not a Town Centre
Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA) has been reassured by Central Coast Council that the town’s “village” status will be retained in forward planning policies. Gary Hamer, Section Manager, Urban Growth…