New seismic testing film to be screened at Everglades
Southfish, a new short film about ocean seismic testing, will be shown at session held by Save Our Coast at Everglades Country club on November 6 at 6.30pm. Produced by…
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Amended fence plans approved for Wards Hill Rd
Killcare Heights landowner Mr Tony Denny has court approval to build a new fence at his property at Wards Hill Rd, after he submitted an amended proposal. Deputy mayor Cr…
Five townhouses approved under delegation
The building of five townhouses at 19 – 21 Palm St Ettalong Beach has been approved under delegation by Central Coast Council. Applicant Clarke Dowdle and Associates sought consent for…
Secure housing found for homeless people
More than 30 people who had been sleeping rough in a tent city at Woy Woy Oval or on the waterfront reserve, nearby parks and laneways, have moved into secure…
Business award for outstanding employer
An aged care facility in Umina has taken out the Outstanding Employer of Choice category of the Central Coast Regional Business Awards on October 11. Peninsula Villages emerged victorious from…
Ex-Minister Gallacher cleared by ICAC Inspector
[Exclusive video interview] Former NSW Police Minister and Minister for the Central Coast has been cleared by the ICAC Inspector and now he wants an apology. In an exclusive video…
Woy Woy Wharf plans announced
Central Coast Council has announced its plans to redevelop Woy Woy wharf. The $5.32 million redevelopment is the largest wharf project undertaken by Council. Its design features a floating pontoon…
Government review of operations at Airport welcomed
A State Government review of operations at Central Coast Airport, Warnervale, has been welcomed by the local aviation community as a “sensible” decision. Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith,…
5@5 news – Uber eats – Tragic fire – Bill busters – huge solar farm – Halloween
Welcome to this week’s Central Coast’s 5@5. Stories; Uber Eats comes to the coast, Tragic fire kills local artist, Bill busting expo a success, Baby girl misdiagnosed in Wyong, Avoca…
Wyong Hospital redevelopment underway
The $200M Wyong Hospital redevelopment has taken a major step forward with a sod turning ceremony to mark the start of construction in October. NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Natasha…
220,000 solar panels to be installed on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam
News of a power partnership in a $75M solar project on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam, comes only two weeks after the announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry into rehabilitation of…
Council wards to have input to Local Strategic Planning Statements
Central Coast Council is to adopt a ward-based approach to strategic planning for the region over the next 20 years, following a successful motion from Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, at…
Forum to encourage women
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is passionate about seeing more women in local government and hopes to conduct a community forum on the Coast next year to encourage women to…
Action on $440M Leagues Club redevelopment
Central Coast Leagues Club has unveiled plans for a $440M redevelopment and has applied to the NSW Department of Planning for approval as a State Significant Site. The club has…
Bring Your Bills Day coming to Community Centre
For the second time this year, the Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) will partner with Coast Community Connections to hold a Bring Your Bills Day & Community Expo in…
Annual State of the Beaches report released
Good news to come out of the NSW Government’s annual State of the Beaches report for 2018-2019 is that 14 of the region’s 15 ocean beaches have achieved a good…
Mariners F3 Derby preview
The Coast is eagerly awaiting another F3 derby clash with the Newcastle Jets this Saturday at Central Coast Stadium. This the first home game of the 2019/20 A-league season is…
5@5 – Blasts, Water, Conferences, Mariners, Book, WiFi, Kibbleplex
[Video News] This week’s ‘must know’ Central Coast news stories; Mystery explosions, Water protections, Airport review, Commuter WiFi, major Gosford proposal, Mariners F3 derby preview and a new book launch….
Wild dog and fox baiting program active on Central Coast
A wild dog and fox control bait laying program is set to run until October 31 in the Dooralong, Mangrove Mountain, Ravensdale and Somersby areas and will see coverage of…
Deputy Mayor calls out Premier after several failed attempts to meet
Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, has taken a swipe at NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian on social media, over recent comments made by the Premier. Visiting the Coast on September 30 to…