New security arrangements for council meetings
Central Coast Council is cracking down on security, with all future meetings to be held at the Wyong chambers. A confidential report was discussed behind closed doors at the February…
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Feral rabbit baiting program to commence soon
Central Coast rabbit owners are being urged to vaccinate domestic rabbits ahead of the roll out of a feral rabbit baiting program in the region on March 18. Led by…
Residents object to 26 metre telecommunications tower
Saratoga residents have slammed plans for a 26 metre telecommunications tower in Davistown Rd, which they say will ruin the amenity of the quiet suburb. A Development Application (DA) currently…
The Week’s Local News 5@5 in AV format
Central Coast weekly video news. The ‘must know’ stories from around the region: Retirement savings under pressure, Mayor survives vote, heated State Parliament debate over floods, Emma McBride MP decries…
Mayor derides dismissal motion as “hateful campaign”
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has described an unsuccessful motion at the Council meeting on February 24 to force her to resign, as prompted by a “hateful campaign” fuelled by…
Massive weed infestation in privately owned portion puts entire wetland at risk
One of the Coast’s iconic wetlands is in peril and could put other waterways at risk, Springfield residents maintain. The residents are ramping up their push for action on an…
“Beerhall politics”
State Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, was ordered to leave the NSW Parliament Chamber on Tuesday, February 25, because of his use of foul language during a debate between…
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre upgrade to commence
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre management has advised that the centre will be upgraded over the coming months. Centre Manager, Colette Baron, announced that the centre would be closing for 10 weeks…
Clothing company reopens its Woy Woy shop
Home grown Central Coast clothing company, drøm, has reopened its Woy Woy shop after an absence of three years, during which time the merchandise was sold at markets and pop-up…
Stadium’s 20th birthday celebration rescheduled
Central Coast Stadium has turned 20, and the milestone will be celebrated with a free family fun day on March 29. Originally scheduled for February 8, the celebration was postponed…
Take 3 CEO steps down
After 10 years at the helm, Take 3 co-founder Tim Silverwood will step down as the group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in March. Silverwood, who will assume a new role…
Council re-affirms opposition to Wallarah II
Central Coast Council has re-affirmed its opposition to the Wallarah two coal mine approved for the north of the coast, with its major objection being the strain that it will…
8,000 applications made for the Regional Seniors’ Card
There have already been more than 8,000 applications made on the Central Coast for the $250 Regional Seniors’ Travel Card announced recently by the State Government, but the Opposition says…
Coast Shelter provided 75,009 overnight beds during 2018-19
With more than 8,000 people remaining at risk of homelessness on the Central Coast, Coast Shelter Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rachel Willis, is continuing to explore more opportunities for early…
NSW can lead race to net zero emissions
[Ministerial correspondence] As a conservative, I have enormous faith in the power of markets. They unleash innovation, propel investment, spur jobs and foster prosperity. To function properly, however, they need…
The Week’s Local News 5@5 in AV format
Central Coast weekly video news. The ‘must know’ stories from around the region: Storm and flood damage wash up. Dredging monies secured. Calls for Mayor to resign. Mobile tower disagreement….
Teenager dies after house fire
Family and friends of Abby Hodge are in mourning following confirmation of the 13 year old girl’s tragic death as a result of a house fire in Kincumber. At about…
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
Disaster assistance has been made available to help people and businesses heavily impacted by recent storms and flooding across the Central Coast, through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding…
Quiet Australians seek action on climate change
A quiet protest to be held outside the West Gosford office of Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, on February 22, will seek support from the Federal MP for action on…
Call for Mayor to resign
As the clean-up continues following the devastating storms earlier this month, Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is weathering a storm of her own. A motion going before Council at its…