Increased fire danger warning
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents to get ready now for another period of high temperatures and increased fire danger, with temperatures across the state set…
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Coal mine approved despite risk to Coast’s drinking water supply
The Planning Assessment Commission has granted consent to the Wallarah 2 underground coal mine west of Wyong, subject to conditions, despite admitting that the location is sensitive to the Central…
Lucy Wicks MP Part 2
Lucy Wicks, Federal MP for Robertson talks to Jackie Pearson in part 2 of this video interview.. Topics include the same-sex marriage vote, the Performing Arts Centre, road funding and…
Train strike looms
Transport workers have announced that they will stop work for 24-hours from 12.01am on Monday the 29th of January, including all Central Coast rail services. The move is the result…
Encourage development in Woy Woy, says Chamber
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce wants to see a new masterplan for Woy Woy “focus on planning controls that encourage residential accommodation that complements the retail and commercial base”, according…
‘Train’ trip took three hours from Central
It took almost three hours for Ms Olivana SmithLathouris to get to Woy Woy from Central by 9 am on the morning of Wednesday, January 11, due to track work….
Permanent dredging solution is supported – Tesch
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has said support for a permanent solution to the ongoing siltation of the navigation channel was coming from “across the community”. She said a…
Council appoints Brian Glendenning as Interim CEO
Central Coast Councillors voted to appoint Brian Glendenning as the Interim Chief Executive, following the resignation of Mr Brian Bell for health reasons effective on January 26. Councillors met at an…
Australian legend named Australia Day Ambassador
One of Australia’s leading musicians and songwriters, Rod McCormack, has been officially appointed as the Central Coast’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2018. Rod is one of the most in-demand record…
MacDonald apologises for train disruptions
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, has apologised “to commuters and train users who were impacted by delays and disruptions to the services”. “I am very confident…
Commuters describe four-hour journeys
Woy Woy commuters have described on social media travelling up to four-hour journeys between Woy Woy and Central when the rail system failed on Tuesday, January 9. However, many commented…
Beaches to be hammered by big swells
Central Coast beaches are due to be hit by very large swells from Sunday to Tuesday as a result of a large low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea. Swell predictions…
Council calls Extraordinary Meeting to appoint interim General Manager
Central Coast Council will hold an Extraordinary Meeting on Monday 15 January 2018 to appoint an interim General Manager following the resignation of current Chief Executive Officer Brian Bell. Under…
Cane toad alert on Central Coast
A local Central Coast business discovered this unwanted visitor, a cane toad in an interstate delivery this week. Thanks to their quick action, he won’t be out causing our local…
Nationally significant sporting event to fold – Central Coast 7s
Craig Morgan, Tournament Director of the highly successful international Rugby 7s event, Central Coast 7s has announced the intention to fold the event. In an online media statement, Mr Moran…
Train chaos hits Central Coast travellers
Train travellers and commuters to and from the Central Coast were among the biggest sufferers of the train chaos that hit the greater Sydney train network Tuesday. Berowra became an…
Waste & Recycling Collection Delays
Tuesday Jan 8: Central Coast Council’s waste contractor, Remondis, is currently experiencing delays in delivering waste and recycling services including bin and bulk kerbside collections. Please continue to leave all…
Mariners 3 day turn around for F3 Derby
The Central Coast Mariners will face a well rested and in form Newcastle Jets on Tuesday night at McDonald Jones Stadium in what is affectionately known as the F3 derby. …
Power outages rolling across the Coast
A series of power outages have been rolling across the Central Coast over the last two days during some of the hottest days of summer so far. The latest outage…
Council CEO Brian Bell resigns
BREAKING: Central Coast Council’s interim CEO Brian Bell has resigned with effect at the end of January, citing personal health issues. The Council is now scrambling to replace the very…