Trees groups meet with councillors
The mayor and deputy mayor have met with members from the Council for the Trees outside the Gosford Chamber of Central Coast Council on Monday, October 23. The Council for…
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Oyster Festival returns
The Ettalong foreshore will see the return of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival on Sunday, November 12. The festival’s most popular event “How many oysters can you eat in 30…
Blue-ringed octopus found at Lions Park
A blue-ringed octopus has been found in Brisbane Water off Woy Woy’s Lions Park. Central Coast Outriggers Canoe Club president Ms Virginia Westerson said a club member had unknowingly picked…
Back to near average rainfall
Almost 25mm of rain fell on the (Woy Woy) Peninsula on Friday, October 27, pushing the total rainfall for the month back towards average after a dry start. The trend…
Woy Woy Sporties plan resubmitted
A proposal to redevelop the Woy Woy Sporties bowling club on the corner of Brickwharf Road and North Burge Road has been amended and resubmitted to Central Coast Council. The…
Darkinjung language may be revived
Wednesday, October 11, marked a significant step forward for Indigenous recognition with the Aboriginal Languages Bill ushered into NSW State Parliament. For Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Chief Executive Officer,…
Mariners hold Victory at bay
The Central Coast Mariners were unlucky not to come out of their home match against Melbourne Victory with three points when the sides met at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday,…
Central Coast United FC Release Logo
Central Coast United have unveiled a new club logo today to be used in the inaugural State League campaign in 2018, along with the Association Youth League and local SAP…
Cl. Jeff Sundstrom talks to Jackie Pearson
Jeff Sundstrom is a relative newcomer to politics, though the 57 year old professional firefighter has not been burnt by his previous defeat in the State Seat of Terrigal. Now…
Rugby 7s competition passes muster
One of the most successful sporting fixtures in regional Australia, The Central Coast Rugby 7s competition starts this weekend October 28 with many local and international teams competing. In what…
No relief from train pain in ‘bad news’ timetable
The new rail timetable is “bad news” for Woy Woy commuters and more is still to come, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch. No new services were added…
Code of meeting practice and establishment of committees yet to be decided
An amended Code of Meeting Practice that could see public meetings continue to be held once a month, has been debated by Central Coast Council. Council staff recommended that Council…
Complex to have perfect playing fields
Central Coast Council’s vision to create a state-of-the-art sporting complex is closer to reality, with the laying of turf for the five of nine playing fields planned for the site….
Councillors selected for additional roles
Councillors have been chosen as members of the Grants and Sponsorship Review Panel and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee of the Central Coast Council. At the ordinary meeting of…
Council’s investment portfolio on track
Central Coast Council has moved to assure ratepayers that its investment portfolio is on track to deliver sound returns for the community. As at August, 43.84 per cent of Council’s…
ChromeFest expected to draw over 50,000 people
Central Coast Council has started the countdown to ChromeFest, the three-day event that is fast becoming one of the biggest on the tourism calendar for the region and nation-wide. In…
Several residential subdivision proposals could spell doom
The Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group has called on the newly-elected Central Coast Council to reject six current residential subdivision proposals in the area. Say No spokesperson, Ms…
New Open Pile Burning Policy under consideration
Rural property owners throughout the Central Coast will benefit from the exhibition of a draft Open Pile Burning Policy that was debated at the ordinary meeting of Central Coast Council…
Land rezoning proposal awaiting final approval
A planning proposal to rezone land at 137 Johns Rd, Wadalba, from RU6 Transition to R2 Low Density Residential, E2 Environmental Conservation and SP2 Infrastructure, has been considered by Central…
Local NBN office called for to solve local problems
A local IT industry group is calling on the NBN Company to set up a Central Coast office to field issues and help solve systemic problems experienced by many locals….