Former town planner finds many grounds for DA refusal
[Ourimbah] Residents of Glen Rd, Ourimbah, have vowed to take their opposition to a proposed drug rehabilitation facility, all the way to the Land and Environment Court if necessary. They…
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Mayor supports community to have promised playground
Mayor Jane Smith has offered her support to members of the Gwandalan community who have been campaigning to have a proposed playground restored to their residential housing estate. At the…
Warnervale residents claim 8 shopping centres short
Construction has started on a $6 million, 140 lot subdivision at 111 Sparks Rd, Woongarrah, to be built over five stages. It is the latest increase to housing stock in…
Wallarah II coal mine court action date announced
The Australian Coal Alliance’s (ACA) Land and Environment Court (LEC) action against the Wallarah II coal mine, will be heard on November 12. Mr Alan Hayes, ACA’s Campaign Director, said…
Unannounced urgency motion embarrasses Mayor
Independent Councillor for Budgewoi, Clr Greg Best, wants his fellow Councillors and Mayor Jane Smith to attend a workshop entitled, Chairing and Effective Meeting procedures. When Council met on June…
Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite christened
The redeveloped Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite welcomed the first baby to be born in the world-class facility, on May 22. “We welcomed baby Cora into the world on May 22,”…
Canine Court Companion service extended to Gosford Courthouse
Attorney General, Mr Mark Speakman, visited Gosford Courthouse on June 1, to announce the Canine Court Companion service. The new service connects therapy dogs with victims of crime, witnesses and…
Gosford City Centre Revitalisation plan released
A pivotal consultation paper has been released detailing the NSW Government’s revitalisation program for Gosford, and the deadline for community submissions is June 28. The Government Architect has created a…
Edogowa Sister City agreement renewed
Central Coast Council has resigned the sister city agreement with Edogawa City Council, which will see a stronger cultural exchange and continued benefits for the Coast community. The sister city…
Gosford UDIF Place Report 3 on City South
The Government Architect’s (GA) third and final place-based report creates a vision for Gosford’s southern precinct, but it does not mention the waterfront. “Parklands in the city south have the…
Gosford UDIF Place Report 2: City North
The NSW Government Architect has a vision for the northern precinct of Gosford that connects the redeveloped hospital to the CBD, remodels the Gosford Train Station and sees the area…
Wales stands up for Woy Woy – VIDEO NEWS
In the latest Central Coast Newspapers Video News interview, Mr Matthew Wales, 20-year veteran President of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, argues that the Woy Woy Peninsula deserves a better…
Historic NDIS agreement signing at Point Clare
Prime Minister, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, NSW Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, alongside state and federal ministers, and local MPs, visited Fairhaven Services in Point Clare on May 25 to sign an…
The time for Gosford to shine has finally arrived – NSW Planning Minister
NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Mr Anthony Roberts, visited Gosford on May 28 to announce funding of $52m for infrastructure and public space in Gosford. Mr Roberts also announced…
Council endorses water and sewerage plan
A Water and Sewer Strategic Business Plan has been endorsed by Central Coast Council for submission to the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Mayor Cr Jane Smith said the strategic…
Woy Woy Bay Rd to be repaired
Bays Community Group president, Ms Cathy Gleeson, has told residents that Woy Woy Bay Rd is to be repaired by the end of June. “I can now provide an update…
CWA branch has largest member increase
Woy Woy Country Women Association Branch was awarded first place at the 2018 Australian Event Services Award State Conference in Armidale. The award is granted to worthwhile recipients that record…
Peninsula attractions included on tourism website
At least 54 tourist attractions on the Peninsula have been included on the new Visit Central Coast website. It lists 25 eateries, 16 attractions, six places to stay and other…
Chamber welcomes first pearl harvest
[Woy Woy] The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news of the first harvest of pearls from the Brisbane Water. The Chamber views Broken Bay Pearls as the birth…
On-demand transport pilot launches at Woy Woy
The on-demand public transport pilot for the Woy Woy Peninsula launched on May 31 at Woy Woy station. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch and Mr Kevin Orr, chief of…