Council waits for details while Woy Woy channel silts up
Central Coast Council is waiting for details of the State Government’s $8 million dredging strategy before it commits to any dredging work. “My understanding is that Councils will be able…
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Bill Shorten visits the Coast
Labor’s candidate for Robertson, Ms Anne Charlton, joined Labor leader, Mr Bill Shorten, and Senator for NSW, Ms Deborah O’Neill, on April 19, to reaffirm Labor’s commitment to support local…
Puppy exhibitors win at Royal Easter Show
Ms Chrissy Fitzgerald of Umina has won the Best Baby Puppy of Breed title for her Finnish Lapphund Baby Puppy Bitch in the dogs section of the Sydney Royal Easter…
Council website lists 60 Peninsula projects
More than 60 council roads and drains projects have been or will be undertaken on the Peninsula this financial year, according to a new Central Coast Council website. The website…
Attempt made to entice Google HQ to Warnervale
Google Australia should consider moving its Head Quarters to Warnervale , according to State Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris. Mr Harris said he wrote to Google Australia’s CEO, Mr…
Menindee Ridge residential celebrates growth
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has celebrated three years since the first concrete slab was laid at its Menindee Ridge residential housing development. The Menindee Ridge development is a…
Grants available for investing in women
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, has urged local organisations with projects to enhance womens’ and girls’ economic opportunities to apply for funding as part of the…
12,983 businesses in Dobell to benefit from reduction in tax rate
Minister for Industry , Innovation and Science, Senator Arthur Sinodinos, has accused Federal Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, of putting her political self-interest ahead of the best interest of…
Rezoning request by quarry owner likely to be rejected
A request by the owner of Crangan Bay Quarry to rezone 79 hectares of land, was expected to be declined by Central Coast Council at its ordinary meeting on April…
Strategic Plan is your chance to have your say about the Coast’s future
Residents young and old from every one of the Central Coast’s diverse and interconnected communities, are being asked to contribute to the first ever combined Central Coast Council 10-year strategic…
Residents’ meeting calls for more EPA air pollution monitoring
A heated community meeting of residents who live near the Eraring and Vales Point power stations has called for the NSW Government to get serious about monitoring air pollution from…
Scenic Highway second stage upgrade underway
The second stage of the planned upgrade for the Scenic Highway at Terrigal commenced on Monday, April 10, following extensive community consultation. Works were to include: embankment lowering, footpath construction…
Women on the Frontlines Conference to feature highly awarded speaker
Gosford’s Liberty Church will be hosting a Women on the Frontlines Conference in May, featuring keynote speaker, Ms Lisa McInnes-Smith. Ms McInnes-Smith has just been awarded Keynote Speaker of the…
New business start-up group launched
Gosford is perfectly placed to be an innovation capital of the nation, according to one of the founders of the Central Coast’s first official innovation industries group. “Gosford is the perfect…
Interesting exhibitions and entertainment galore on offer at the first Central Coast Regional Show
An action-packed Central Coast Regional Show returns to Gosford Showground for two days on April 29 and 30. All the fun of the fair comes to the family-friendly 2017 Regional…
Parliament hears about three million litres of leachate annually going into Coast water catchment
NSW Shadow Minister for Environment, Ms Penny Sharpe, has called on State Parliament to act on the Mangrove Mountain landfill. Ms Sharpe traced the origins of the site as a…
Special arrangements for Anzac Day services
On April 25, RSL Branches around Gosford City will be holding a series of marches and services to commemorate Anzac Day. As part of this year’s Anzac Day activities, a…
Litter with GPS trackers released into waterways
Branded bottles fitted with GPS trackers have been released into waterways as part of the NSW Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) ‘Hey Tosser’ campaign. Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch said…
Central Coast based Royal Easter Show champions celebrated
The 2017 Royal Easter Show was abuzz with Central Coast talent with local beekeepers dominating the Show with the best that the Central Coast had to offer. Top honours went…
Six women nominated for Steel Magnolia Award
Lifeline Central Coast has announced the six Central Coast women who have been nominated for the upcoming Lifeline Steel Magnolia Award. The nominees are: Ms Marie Andrews, Ms Wendy Malonyay,…