College students to be part of regional council meeting
Students from Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus will be part of their own regional council meeting when Central Coast Council holds its annual Future Council meeting. Run with the…
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Objectors believe they will be disadvantaged
A group of Booker Bay residents believe they will be significantly disadvantaged by a council policy that is likely to prevent them having a planning proposal dealt with at a…
Greens call for fire station tests
The Central Coast Greens have called for the NSW Environmental Protection Authority to test all local fire stations for contamination from fire-fighting foam containing perfluorooctan sulfonic acid. Firefighting foam containing…
Christine Burge wins award
Mary Mac’s Place co-ordinator Ms Christine Burge has been recognised for her work supporting vulnerable local residents after receiving the NSW Government Community Service Award. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl…
Clean4Shore is chosen for National Landcare Awards
The volunteer program that clears rubbish from the Brisbane Water foreshore, Clean4Shore, has been chosen as the NSW Grand Champion and state representative at the National Landcare Awards. Clean4Shore was…
Lobster Beach sand ‘renewed’
Lobster Beach in Bouddi National Park has a “renewed sand coverage”, despite emergency dredging conducted in the nearby navigational channel, according to the local community association. Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association secretary…
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…
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…