MacGregor calls for reaffirmation of opposition to coal mine
Opposition to the proposed Wallarah 2 Coal Project should continue under the new Central Coast Council, according to Clr Kyle MacGregor. Clr MacGregor gave notice prior to the October 23…
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Construction of the rock groyne welcomed
Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, has welcomed the start of construction of the rock groyne at The Entrance Beach. The groyne wall will assist in the retaining of…
Council calls for leniency regarding fines for failure to vote
The new Central Coast Council has called for the NSW Electoral Commission to exercise leniency when considering whether or not residents had sufficient reason not to vote in the September…
Aged care workers are not able to provide the level of care that residents deserve
Local aged care workers have launched a new campaign highlighting the effect that budget cuts are having on their industry. The launch took place at the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution…
Airport work to be frozen by new Mayoral minute
All works at Central Coast Airport could cease until November 27, pending the delivery of a briefing on the proposed Wyong Economic Development Zone (WEZ) to Council by CEO, Mr…
Protest rally planned for coal mine assessment hearing
The community is gearing up, for the third time, to give evidence to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) that the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine will have an unacceptable…
Community group calls for Urban Forest Strategy for the Central Coast
The Kariong Eco Garden is calling on community members to sign a petition calling on Central Coast Council to Establish an Urban Forest Strategy for the Central Coast. The petition…
Home invader causes grievous bodily harm
A 49-year-old Killarney Vale man has been arrested for a serious assault in West Gosford. At around midnight on October 4, the man who was significantly affected by drugs/alcohol, climbed…
One of Australia’s earliest churches to celebrate its 175th anniversary
Those who want to see inside one of Australia’s earliest churches will have the opportunity to do so at Kincumber on Saturday, October 28. St Paul’s Anglican Church at Kincumber…
Davistown Wetlands have Aboriginal cultural significance
Local Aboriginal Elder, Mr Phil Pulbrook, has been a resident of Davistown for the past 53 years, and he is worried that an unscrupulous, unsympathetic developer will buy the 48…
Kariong community locked out of its hall for 12 months
The Kariong community has been locked out of its hall for the past 12 months and Central Coast Council has failed to give an adequate explanation. “The hall has been…
Old Sydney Town could be revived if adjacent land can be rezoned
A Central Coast Council spokesperson said Council staff were happy to meet with Mr Richard Chiu to discuss his plans for the revitalisation of Old Sydney Town, after Mr Chiu…
Dot celebrates 97th Birthday with a game of lawn bowls
Ms Dot Rothery recently celebrated her 97th Birthday by enjoying a game of lawn bowls with the Gosford Women’s Bowls Club. Ms Rothery also played in a Veterans’ Day at…
Wetlands’ agent responds to un-informed media report
Mr Larry Altavilla, the nephew of the vendor of the Tidal Shoals land at Davistown which is due to be auctioned in Sydney on October 24, has released a statement…
Davistown Wetlands should become part of COSS
Mr Pat Aiken, from Coastal Residents NSW, said the imminent sale of the 48 acres of environmentally sensitive wetland at Davistown, was an opportunity for the Central Coast Council and…
John Weston sentenced to 34 years for murder
The Rebels bikie gang member who murdered West Gosford business owner, Mr Laurie Starling, has been sentenced to 34 years, with a non-parole period of 25 years and six months….
Luxury 64-apartment Terrigal development to proceed
Local developer, Central Real, have revealed their vision for a new $40 million residential development in Terrigal called Elysium. The new 64-apartment development, located at 156-160 Terrigal Dve, will be…
Over 6,000 firearms are registered in the 2250 postcode
There are currently over 6,000 firearms registered in the 2250 postcode, according to data obtained from the NSW Police by the NSW Greens. On average, that means that one in…
Concerned residents gather to save Davistown Wetlands
Hundreds of concerned residents packed out the Davistown Progress Hall on October 11, when a public meeting was held to discuss the sale of Tidal Shoals. Tidal Shoals is19.2 hectares…
Free hearing tests offered in Woy Woy
The Hearing Bus will offer free hearing tests in Woy Woy from October 17 to 19. The bus will be at Peninsula Plaza from 8:30am to 1:30pm each day. Australian…