Central Coast Representation at Commonwealth Games
The Central Coast will be well represented at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast which starts this week. Central Coast Academy of Sport graduates Matthew Dawson, Jesse Parahi,…
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Green Slip refunds on offer
More than 27,000 car owners in the Terrigal electorate are able to access their CTP Green Slip refund, Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has announced. “In 2017, the NSW…
165,000+ submissions received on poultry welfare
A record number of submissions has been received on the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry (S&Gs) during the 90 days public consultation period, which closed on…
Developments Gosford waterfront & city park areas – Special Report
[Special Report] In the second part of Coast Community News’ series on the NSW Government’s Urban Design Implementation Framework (UDIF) for Gosford, we have taken a look at the waterfront…
Specialist access harming healthcare of young diabetics
A Wamberal resident is calling on the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) to increase and improve upon the range of diabetes treatment and management services available to patients on…
Lionel Richie lights up Central Coast Stadium, Gosford
Pop legend Lionel Richie performed in front of 10,000 adoring fans at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford last night, proving that he still has his mojo and is loved by…
Feedback sought on Empire Bay Dve roundabout upgrade
The community has been invited to have a say on the proposed upgrade of the intersection of Empire Bay Dve, The Scenic Rd and Cochrane St at Kincumber, which aims…
Track for eco event has damaged the environment
A recently-formed community group, Save Winney Bay, conducted a walk from the Reserve in Oceano St, Copacabana, to Del Monte Point, to assess damage to native bush caused by clearing…
Additional dwelling approvals surge
Central Coast Council’s quarterly report into the activities of the Development Assessment (DA) and Environment and Certification Units reveal that 6,181 additional dwellings had received approval since the commencement of…
Former Gosford Council’s books get the all clear
Almost two years after the dismissal of Gosford Council, and one year after holes were found in its financial management systems, the NSW Auditor General’s Office, and Price Waterhouse Coopers,…
Attempts being made to bring back Old Sydney Town
Several local buyers have expressed interest in acquiring the land at Somersby that includes the Old Sydney Town and Australian Reptile Park sites. One is backed by the 10,000-strong community…
Changed traffic conditions on M1 Pacific Motorway
Motorists have been advised of changed traffic conditions on the M1 Pacific Motorway in preparation for a major upgrade between Kariong and Somersby interchanges. Early work was carried out from…
Conservatorium releases vision for Performing Arts Centre
The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music (CCCM) has officially released its bid for the Central Coast Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC). The Conservatorium’s preferred site for the RPAC is land…
Parliamentary report recommends inquiry into Landfill
The NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Waste and Waste from Energy has recommended that the NSW Government establish an independent inquiry into the operation, regulation and approvals of the Mangrove Mountain…
Bruce & Barbara want a Clean ‘n Green Coast
[Video News Central Coast] Independent Central Coast Councillor Bruce McLachlan and Ms Barbara Gorman from Save Wyong Trees have joined forces to deliver a Clean and Green Central Coast. Ms Gorman…
Impasse remains over channel dredging
A meeting, held last Monday, March 19, between NSW Government and Central Coast Council representatives has failed to resolve the impasse over who is responsible for maintaining the navigation channels…
ACF branch objects to proposed nursing home
The Central Coast branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation has objected to the nursing home proposed for Hillview St, Woy Woy, in a submission to Central Coast Council. “The development…
Protest sends clear message, says Crouch
More than 60 local residents have attended a Save Our Beach protest on March 17 convened by Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Liberal Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch, and Liberal…
Nippers rewarded for collecting bottles and cans
Umina Nippers have earnt a $500 donation to their club for collecting plastic bottles and aluminium cans. The Nippers collected a total of 65 bags with the next closest total…
Council calls for rail underpass funding
Central Coast Council has called on the NSW Government to recommit funding to the Woy Woy rail underpass at Bulls Hill. The council will approach the Premier, Transport Minister, Roads…