Oyster Festival to continue in its own right
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has rejected claims by Central Coast Council that Ettalong’s Oyster Festival will be absorbed into the council’s Lakes Festival. Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said that…
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Central Coast Mariners stunned by Newcastle Jets
After a promising opening 15-20 minutes in the first A-League F3 derby for 2017-18 the Central Coast Mariners came unstuck and the 1-5 win to the away side gave the…
Safer Pathway program created to assist domestic violence victims
Domestic and family violence victims living in the Brisbane Water Local Area Command (LAC) will have a single contact point to access the support they need, with the commencement of…
The Mayor and her deputy in the spotlight
Newly elected Mayor of the Central Coast Jane Smith and her deputy Chris Holstein braved the spotlight on Friday, in revealing video interviews with Jackie Pearson. Jane talks of her…
Harris welcomes new Council and calls for improved transparency
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, congratulated the new Mayor of the Central Coast and called for immediate action to improve transparency for ratepayers. “An independent panel…
Gateway determination for consolidated LEP still to come
The NSW Department of Planning has still not provided a gateway determination to Central Coast Council for a consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (LEP), 10 months after the Administrator,…
Demolition company fined by EPA
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined demolition company, Serious About Civil, $15,000 for unlawfully using its West Gosford site as a waste facility. Serious About Civil operates an…
Koolewong bush fire brought under control
Firefighters attached to NSWRFS, FRNSW and NPWS battled a blaze at Koolewong in the afternoon of October 2. The fire, which was listed as out of control by the NSW…
Lucy Wicks speaks at Liberal and Nationals for Marriage national campaign launch
Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, was a speaker at the Liberal and Nationals for Marriage national campaign launch on September 16. Ms Wicks spoke about her views on the…
Mariners’ season to kick off with an F3 Derby
The first Central Coast Mariners’ match in the 2017-18 A-League will be held at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, October 7. The main event will be the always anticipated F3…
Terrigal win Union Grand Final for second year in a row
Terrigal have defeated Ourimbah in the Grand Final of the Central Coast Rugby Union Premier 1 competition, winning 39-11, to secure their second successive top grade premiership in front of…
Solar energy savings explained
The Central Coast Solar Meetup Group will provide advice about how to reduce energy costs when it meets at the Marine Discovery Centre on October 9. The group is for…
519 entries received for Gosford Art and Ceramic Prizes
Winners of the prestigious Gosford Art Prize and Gosford Ceramic Prize have been announced, with ten talented artists from around Australia recognised. Now in its 18th year, a total of…
Government Architect to develop a framework for Gosford revitalisation
The revitalisation of Gosford’s CBD and waterfront will be guided by the NSW Government Architect to deliver improved infrastructure and fast-track housing supply as part of the Central Coast Regional…
Six hundred residents create rainbow of support
Labor’s candidate for Robertson, Ms Anne Charlton, has brought over 600 Central Coast residents together to send a clear message of support for the “Yes” Campaign for Marriage Equality. “I…
Woy Woy butchery makes champion sausage
A Woy Woy family butchery has been awarded the Champion of Deli Meats at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s prestigious Taste of Excellence Awards held at Sydney Showground, Sydney…
Peninsula’s future needs thought, says mayor
New Central Coast Council mayor Cr Jane Smith has told Peninsula News the future of development on the Peninsula needs a lot of thought. Ms Smith said the Peninsula was…
Chamber calls for high density residential zone
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called for the introduction of a high density residential zone on the Peninsula with a comprehensive review of planning controls for the Central Coast…
Rain? Maybe on another day
One millimetre on September 14 was the only recorded rain on the Peninsula for the whole month of September (up to September 29). According to Mr Jim Morrison’s rain data…
Providers sought for train phone and internet services
Reliable mobile phone and internet service on the train between Woy Woy and Sydney is a step closer, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. Expressions of interest were…