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…
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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,…
Deborah Cheetham speaks at NAISDA graduation ceremony
NAISDA Dance College enlisted the support of famed soprano, actor, composer, playwright and member of the Stolen Generations, Ms Deborah Cheetham AO, to celebrate the success of its students at…
Anzac Day services to be held in many locations
Ms Lucy Wicks, Federal Member for Robertson, said the Central Coast community would pause on Anzac Day to honour the service and sacrifice of all Australian men and women who…
Gosford Anzac events
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, encouraged the Central Coast community to reflect on the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel from all wars and conflicts…
Kibbleplex Plan waiting for Council action
The Lederer Group’s master plan for the empty Kibbleplex building on Gosford’s Henry Parry Drive cannot progress until Central Coast Council gets NSW Planning approval for its proposed new Gosford…
Public input sought for coast wide Community Strategic Plan
The Central Coast community is being invited to have their say on the future of the region as the new, combined Central Coast Council kicks off phase one of the…
Transport for NSW claims draft rail time table released by the ABC is totally out of date
Central Coast rail services could be gutted if changes stipulated in Transport for NSW’s Draft Timetable and Map for 2018 Sydney Trains goes ahead. The draft was released under the…
Lookout in Copacabana could be named after Bonnie Hawkins
The Geographical Names Board is calling for public opinion on a proposal by the Central Coast Council to name a lookout in Copacabana after Zelia Ellen Hawkins. Zelia Ellen Hawkins,…
Terrigal car park upgrade deferred until after ANZAC Day
Central Coast Council is undertaking a $2.3 million upgrade to improve the capacity of the Wilson Rd car park at Terrigal, but has decided not to close the car park…