5@5 weekly Nov 8, 2019
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…
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Budgewoi Sailing Club to disband after one final regatta
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 at Wyong Hospital
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…
Central Coast Council Regional News In Brief
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….
Motorsport complex needs cash injection
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,…
Ourimbah Land Use Strategy sent back to the drawing board
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…
Anti Wallarah 2 Coal Mine rally held in Wyong
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…
Drinking Water Catchments Protection Bill could see the end of Wallarah 2
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…
Masons donate a total of $51,250 to five community organisations
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…
Scoping study for new coastal management program underway
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,…
Take 3 for the sea wins international recognition
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…
Report on fatal aircraft accident at Somersby released
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,…
Integrity and ethical standards unit not required
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, Wyong and Ourimbah State Forests targeted for sale
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…
Free rooftop solar systems on offer
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 hit an all time high according to Tourism Research Australia
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…
Water saving measures to be examined
Central Coast Council is to look into the feasibility of installing water tanks at discounted rates for pensioners and possibly other low income groups across the region, following a successful…
Controversial Terrigal development rejected in December reluctantly approved
A controversial $10.7M six-storey development at Terrigal has been given the green light by Central Coast Council, almost 12 months after it was originally refused in December. The development, which…
5@5 News weekly Nov 1
The ‘must know’ Central Coast stories this week; M1 super smash, Wonderful Woy Woy Wharf upgrade, Local Coal Mine Rally, Ex-Minister Gallacher not guilty, Terrigal Beach report, plus sport and…
Federal Government asked to consult with councils about 5G network rollout
Local Government NSW will call on the Federal Government to consult with councils and communities about the rollout of next generation 5G networks, thanks to a successful motion from Central…