Dredging ‘largely ineffective’ says residents’ group
Recent dredging of the Ettalong channel near Lobster Beach has “largely been ineffective”, according to the Hardys Bay Residents Group. “The spoil has been deposited in a location too close…
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Tuggerah Station lift funded then cancelled
The Members for The Entrance and Wyong met with a group of protesters at Tuggerah Station on December 12. The group is campaigning for a lift to be installed at…
Waterfront group asks Council to oppose development
The Save Woy Woy Waterfront group has called on Central Coast Council to oppose the redevelopment of Sporties at Woy Woy. It has asked the council to make a submission…
436 hectares of unlined ash dams require constant monitoring
The unlined, 40-year-old, ash dams at Munmorah and Vales Point Power Stations, cover a total of 436 hectares but, according to the NSW EPA, they are monitored carefully. Mr Gary…
Dangerous toy ordered off the shelves
A dangerous toy which could kill or injure children has been ordered off the shelves in Westfield Tuggerah, Minister for Fair Trading, Mr Matt Kean, said. Mr Kean said NSW…
Councillors stymied by bureaucracy
Three months after the local government election, Central Coast Councillors are encountering what they consider to be barriers to performing their duties properly. Clr Lisa Matthews, of The Entrance Ward,…
Community Library receives community grant
Halekulani Community Library has been operating in Budgewoi Community Centre since 1989. The library is completely volunteer run, with a small group of dedicated ladies and their families, giving up…
Audit Risk and Improvement Committee recommendations adopted
Changes to Council’s investment policy recommended by its newly-formed Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) have been adopted unanimously. The Policy for Investment Management and Guidelines was adopted by the…
Twelve community consultation committees to be established
The new Central Coast Council was expected to reinstate up to 12 community consultation committees when it held its last ordinary meeting for the year on December 18. All committees…
Trees probably poisoned
The death of a stand of 80-year-old Norfolk Pine Trees at Cabbage Tree Bay, and of vegetation in Mazlin Park, has been drawn to the attention of Central Coast Councillors….
Shearer has the power
The NSW Minister for Planning described Central Coast’s Coordinator General, Ms Lee Shearer, as a “head kicker” who will get things done for the Coast. In Central Coast Newspapers’ latest…
Councillors want to consult with the community over the airport
Councillor Greg Best, with the support of Clrs Bruce McLachlan and Jilly Pilon, planned to overturn the resolution made by Council at its November meeting, to suspend works and stop…
Sydney Regional Environmental Plan 8, Central Coast Plateau Areas is under review
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, is encouraging the Central Coast community to engage with the proposed State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), Primary Production and Rural Development…
Domestic violence provisions
Domestic violence provisions for Central Coast Council employees will be reviewed after the unanimous acceptance of a motion by Clr Jeff Sundstrom. “I am aware that there is a genuine…
Comprehensive guide to the Central Coast’s best Christmas lights
In the countdown to Christmas, families all over the Central Coast are preparing to dazzle their neighbours as Christmas light displays go up, and locals embrace their festive sides in…
Council to spend $2.03 million of capital expenditure on the stadium
The Central Coast Mariners have still been unable to secure an extension of their lease at Central Coast Stadium, despite protracted negotiations with Central Coast Council. The Central Coast Council’s…
Call centre staff will be the largest group of ATO employees
Client engagement and call centre staff will be the two main groups of ATO employees to occupy the new Gosford waterfront tax office, according to Deputy Commissioner, Ms Sue Sinclair….
Community members call for better access to Lisarow Station
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, joined community members at Lisarow Railway Station on December 8, after receiving an invitation from Ms Anne Love. This followed an…
Liesl Tesch talks about the main issues in her electorate
In the latest Central Coast Newspapers Video News interview, Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, said that she is fighting for both palliative care beds and youth mental health beds…
New regional library and a regional performing arts centre are closer to fruition
It has been a big year for the Gosford CBD and Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, has hinted that two major civic projects may take big steps forward in 2018….