The War and Peace of Warnervale Airport
The Central Coast Council has resolved to step back from the former Wyong Council’s masterplan to build a Regional Airport at Warnervale but pro- and anti-airport campaigns continue and Council’s…
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No extra public air monitoring but Vales Point licence tightened
Vales Point coal-fired power station may face stricter and more consistent pollution licencing as a result of recommendations from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Following a review of power…
Rate rise and tiny surplus in historic Council budget
Residents and ratepayers have one month to comment on a draft of the historic first combined Central Coast Council Delivery Program and Operational Plan for the 2018-19 financial year. The…
Federal budget welcomed by some and denigrated by others
The Turnbull Government is sticking to its plan to build a stronger economy to benefit all Australians, Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, said in response to the 2018…
Gary Murphy appointed as Council’s new permanent CEO
Central Coast Council has appointed, Mr Gary Murphy, as its new permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO). According to Council’s announcement of his appointment, Mr Murphy has been a successful Chief…
Conservatorium seeks assurance on RPAC design quality
The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music has congratulated Central Coast Council on submitting a business case to the NSW Government to build a Regional Performing Arts Centre in Mann St,…
5 Lands Walk Masterplan in Copacabana causing controversy
Senator Deborah O’Neill has written to, Mayor Jane Smith, and Acting CEO, Mr Brian Glendenning, requesting Council halt construction of Stage 1 of the 5 Lands Walk Masterplan in Copacabana….
Last remaining significant Aboriginal Women’s site in NSW
The last remaining significant Aboriginal Women’s site in NSW, as well as an immediate cultural landscape, is being considered for listing by the NSW Heritage Council. Submissions close on May…
Councillors fighting to uphold community’s preference for regional library
The community’s preference for a regional library integrated with a-grade commercial space may be upheld when Central Coast Council votes on the matter on May 28. On April 11 the…
Half usual rainfall recorded so far this year
The usual April rains did not arrive in 2018 and May is off to a dry start so the Peninsula continues to be on track for another year of below-average…
Video News – Adam Crouch promotes Terrigal Boardwalk
The Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has announced a proposal to build a boardwalk between Terrigal rock pool and The Haven. In the latest Central Coast Newspapers Video News,…
Cruiser rescued in channel
Marine Rescue Central Coast was called to the Brisbane Water Channel on Saturday, April 14, when a 12-metre cruiser ran aground. At around 10:55am, the skipper of the vessel contacted…
Council seeks marine income figures
Central Coast Council will seek information from relevant NSW government agencies to determine the income to the NSW Government from the marine activities in Brisbane Waters, following the latest Council meeting. The…
Bushcare group farewells National Parks coordinator
The Bays Community Bushcare Group has farewelled National Parks and Wildlife Service bushcare program coordinator Ms Deb Holloman who has retired. Mr Jim Doe said the group had a very…
Wicks told ACCC ‘cannot act’ on petrol prices
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has told the Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks that it cannot act on the Peninsula’s inflated petrol prices. It would only be able…
Peninsula library could close
One of the Peninsula’s libraries could be closed, discussion at the latest meeting of Central Coast Council has revealed. Cr Troy Marquart raised the possibility of library closures on the Peninsula…
Music industry conference held
Central Coast Labor MPs were joined by Member of the Legislative Council, Mr John Graham, and Music NSW, in hosting a Roundtable for the local music industry. Attendees included local…
Draft Northern Growth Corridor Strategy underway
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has been supporting Central Coast Council in the preparation of a draft Northern Growth Corridor Strategy that will set the course for considered…
Wearing lifejackets while rock fishing highly recommended
Central Coast Council welcomed the NSW Government’s initiative to increase safety for rock fishing through legislation which gives them the option the opt-in to making it mandatory to wear lifejackets…
Central Coast Gateway to future growth – a special report
Woongarrah, HamlynTerrace, Wadalba, Warnervale, and Glenning Valley are the epicentre of residential development on the Central Coast,endorsed by the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036. This special report looks…