Service NSW opens shop in Woy Woy
A new Service NSW shop opened its doors in Woy Woy on August 2, replacing a shopping centre kiosk. The opening comes four years after the State Government closed the…
News
State government too slow with road improvements
The State Government is moving too slowly to deliver $35 million in promised roadworks on the Peninsula, according to the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said…
5@5 – NEWS
This week on Friday 5@5: Over 200 march in Gosford to raise awareness of Homelessness; Council set for turbulent meeting over Warnervale Airport and other motions; Peninsula to host Coast…
Patonga hotel sold for second time in two years
The Boathouse Hotel at Patonga has been sold after operating for less than a year under new ownership. The hotel was sold along with seven other Sydney restaurants owned by…
Weekly Central Coast Video News ‘5@5’ August 2, 2019
CC Video News, August 2, 2019: This week’s video news wrap covers these exclusively local Central Coast Stories: 1. Council narrowly passes draft Climate Change Policy. 2. Central Coast Airport…
News 5@5 July 26, 2019 – Local News
NEW FORMAT – Central Coast lead local stories presented at five o’clock on Friday. Our new weekly video news format wraps up the big stories of the week on the…
Homeless people moved on
A group of homeless people that had been living on the grounds of Austin Butler Oval at Woy Woy were made to leave the site on July 8 by Central…
Detention Centre Riot Sparks Call for a Judicial Review
The Public Service Association (PSA) has called for a judicial review into the juvenile justice system in NSW in the wake of a violent two-day riot at Frank Baxter Juvenile…
Wallarah2 coal mine protest march to take place at Erina
Local environmental groups will bring the protest over approval of the Wallarah2 coal mine to Erina on July 26, marching around Fountain Plaza, where the office of Member for Terrigal,…
Cane Toad Discovered in Woy Woy
A can toad has been discovered at Woy Woy, according to the minutes of a meeting of the Coastal Open Spaces System committee. The discovery was mentioned in minutes of…
Coal Mine Controversy Continues
Video News: One of the most controversial coal mines in Australia, Wyong Coal’s Wallarah 2 has been given approval by the NSW government, despite a previous “No ifs, No buts”…
Aero club fears loss of airport
Central Coast Aero Club and its supporters say they’ve been pushed into a corner and now realise that well lose the airport if we don’t start pushing our own agenda….
Unemployment on the rise on Central Coast
NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast, has said that the latest unemployment figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics are a real worry for the local economy. Regional Director, Paula Martin,…
Council adopts Climate Change Policy
Following some fairly heated debate, Central Coast Council adopted its first Climate Change Policy on July 8, with some clauses relating to sea level rise planning and the process of…
Council has commenced proceedings against the EPA & Verde Terra
In the latest development on the issue of the controversial landfill at Mangrove Mountain, Central Coast Council has commenced proceedings in the Land and Environment Court (LEC) against both the…
Wallarah 2 Coal Project approval welcomed by mining union
The NSW Government’s approval of mining leases to allow the Wallarah 2 Coal Project to proceed is a “common sense” decision that will boost regional jobs and business opportunities, according…
Council to consider urban shade and green space
A draft Greener Places Strategy which aims to enhance tree canopy cover and green space across urban areas will be considered by Central Coast Council tonight (July 9). Peninsula Community…
Gosford CBD developments update
Just a year ago the Gosford skyline was full of the sight of cranes at work on a variety of major projects which were to kickstart the rejuvenation of the…
Sitting Federal Members Returned
A region-wide swing of more than 3% to the Liberal Party the May 18 Federal Election has seen, Lucy Wicks, returned for a third term as Member Labor’s, Emma McBride, holding onto…
Election: PEP11, Youth & Tax to Drive Voters
The Australian Electoral Commission estimates that, by Saturday, as many as 40 per cent or more of all Coasties will have already voted in the Federal Election. Coast Community News…