Financial hardship measures in place
Relief is at hand for ratepayers impacted by COVID-19 as quarterly rate bills land in letterboxes all over the region. Central Coast Council is reminding residents that it has put…
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Redirect of council funds is ‘economic vandalism’
A suggestion that Central Coast Council use developer contributions for operational matters was labelled ‘’economic vandalism” at council’s April 27 meeting. Cr Rebecca Gale wanted to accept the February and…
Council maintains focus on essential services
Some services may have been impacted due to coronavirus restrictions, but Central Coast Council is plugging away at essential works, helping to keep locals employed and the region’s economy going….
Council to vote to establish Local Planning Panel
Central Coast councillors will vote on Monday, May 11, on a State Government directive to implement a local planning panel (LPP) to decide on development applications. The planning panel will…
Energy bill relief on offer
Central Coast householders whose ability to keep up with energy payments has been impacted by the coronavirus have been thrown a lifeline thanks to a $30M boost to the State…
$4.3m in funding for community projects
More than 20 community projects in the Coast Community News circulation area have secured a total of more than $4.3M in funding through the State Government’s 2019 Community Building Partnership…
Rebooting the Economy (Pt 2) – An NBN 2.0?
How long does it take to change a light bulb in a modern CBD building? Answer: Much longer than it needs to. This is because all the information about that…
Social distancing on trains will be a problem
Central Coast Commuters Association is backing calls from the State Opposition for the enforcement of more social distancing and hygiene measures on our trains, with hundreds more commuters expected to…
Weekly News 5@5 May 8
This week’s essential news from around the Central Coast in a handy audio / video format. Firefighters awarded, Council development powers trimmed, St Huberts Island bridge, Federal government charities boost,…
The humpback highway is open
One thing the coronavirus won’t stop is the annual migration of humpback whales as they make their way through waters off the Central Coast headed for warmer climes. The Dolphin…
Local firefighters honoured
Three Central Coast firefighters have been honoured in the NSW Rural Fire Service’s annual bravery and service awards. Captain William “Jock” Ross and Senior Deputy Captain, Alison Wade of Spencer…
Boardwalk work has officially commenced
Work has officially commenced on the controversial Terrigal boardwalk and viewing platform, linking Terrigal Beach and the adjacent rock pool to The Haven. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and…
M1 returned to 110km/h
Central Coast motorists breathed a sigh of relief when the speed limit on upgraded and widened northbound lanes on the M1 between Kariong and Somersby returned to 110km/h on May…
Health, environment & community groups make legal complaint to EPA
[Vales Point] A coalition of health, environment and community groups has made a legal complaint to NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) calling for an investigation into pollution from Vales Point…
Residents say democratic processes were not followed
[Long Jetty] Residents near a proposed boarding house approved at the April 27 meeting of Central Coast Council have failed to get three councillors to back a rescission motion at…
Minister threatens Council with performance review
Planning Minister Mr Rob Stokes has threatened Central Coast Council with a performance review. He has accused the council of not demonstrating “a clear commitment to delivering their Local Strategic…
The Bays residents’ lives change dramatically
With people told to stay home and social distance as coronavirus measures, the lives of residents of The Bays had changed dramatically, according to Bays Community Group president Ms Cathy…
Covid-19 update May 6
[May 6, 2020] That was Scott Morrison foreshadowing plans to re-open the Australian economy. I’m Ross Barry and this is a Coast Community News Covid19 update, Wednesday, May 6. Well…
Major milestone for new building at Wyong Hospital reached
The NSW Government’s redevelopment of Wyong Hospital has reached a major milestone with the new building’s first concrete pour taking place. It was the first of 23 slabs required for…
Independent air quality monitor to be installed
[Lake Macquarie] After a decade of lobbying and community campaigning, an independently operated air quality monitor will be installed in the local area. Lake Macquarie MP, Greg Piper, said he…