Council welcomes Co-ordinator General as a key role for the future
Central Coast Council has welcomed the appointment of Ms Lee Shearer to the role of Co-ordinator General for the Central Coast. Ms Shearer will drive the delivery of the Central…
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Public asked to comment on Empire Bay Drive design
The community and stakeholders are being urged to have their say on the strategic design for the proposed upgrade of Empire Bay Drive, The Scenic Road and Cochrone St at…
86 long term dwellings proposed
A Development Application (51538/2017) for Lake View Village Caravan Park, Avoca Beach, has been submitted to Central Coast Council. The Development Application (DA) proposes a complete overhaul of the current…
Foley delighted with Labor victory in seat of Gosford
NSW Opposition Leader, Mr Luke Foley, joined with Gosford by-election winner, Ms Liesl Tesch, on April 9, to celebrate Labor’s victory and to emphasise the party’s commitment to regional NSW….
Additional 110 parking spaces announced for Terrigal
Central Coast Council has announced the construction of an additional level to the Wilson Rd Carpark in Terrigal, creating more than 100 extra parking spaces for the CBD. The $2.3…
Lies Tesch expected to honour her promises
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, said that the new Member-elect for the Gosford state electorate, Ms Liesl Tesch, should consider herself ‘on notice’ to deliver her…
Council still investigating Wamberal rubble
Professor Bruce Thom, Chair of the NSW Coastal Panel, wrote to the Central Coast Council twice during February to raise concerns over the “clear danger” posed by building materials on…
Dragon boat club to enter World Masters
Woy Woy’s Deepwater Dragon Boat Club will be sending a team of 23 male and female competitors to the World Masters Games in Auckland on April 28 and 29. The…
Tesch to fight for dredging
The newly-elected Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, has made a commitment to fighting for the regular dredging of Brisbane Water by the NSW Government. During the by-election campaign Ms…
Fish and chip entries wanted
Fish and chip lovers have been urged by the Member for Robertson to vote for the best fi sh and chips in Australia. Ms Lucy Wicks said she was looking…
Volunteers receive community service awards
Three volunteers received community service awards at a dinner held by the Rotary Club of Umina on April 5. Sarah Beard, Peter Lambeth and Jan Consoli were awarded for their…
Rainfall returns to average
The Peninsula on the Central Coast’s rainfall rate returned to average in the first two weeks of April, following all-time highs in March. A total of 83.4mm has fallen in…
ANZAC day ceremonies at Empire Bay, Woy Woy, Ettalong & Pearl Beach
Details of ANZAC day services for the Central Coast, Peninsula and surrounds, as received by representative bodies. (other locations published as they come to hand). Empire Bay The Empire Bay…
Certificate issued for seven-storey complex
A construction certificate has been issued for the Atlantis development, the seven storey accommodation complex on the Ettalong Foreshore. The original development application for the site was lodged by the…
Dredging is ‘years away’ at best, says consultant
The dredging of the entrance to Brisbane Water is “some years away, or may not happen at all”, a local planning consultant has claimed. Funds for the dredging have not…
Labor’s Liesl landslide
Labor’s Ms Liesl Tesch was declared winner of the April 8 by-election in the NSW electorate of Gosford, achieving a swing (before preferences) of 10.9 per cent to Labor. Ms…
Huge fuel price variations on Coast
Fuel prices across the Central Coast are showing large variations over the Easter long weekend with savvy motorists rewarded by as much as 20% if they shop around using a new…
Marvelous Mariners Mum wins Car
Mariners member and long time supporter picks up the keys to a brand new Hyundai car at half time of the last Mariners home game. A Mariners spokesperson tweeted “Congratulations…
Minister relinquishes responsibility for endangered frog
NSW Minister for the Environment, Ms Gabrielle Upton, has refused to protect the environment at Kangy Angy, according to Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan. Mr Mehan said he…
Long term critics continue to question Australia China Theme Park
Central Coast Council was seeking a meeting with Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd (ACTP) to discuss the future of the proposed Buddhist Temple and Chinese Theme Park at Warnervale….