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…
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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….
Coordinator General appointed for Central Coast
NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Mr Anthony Roberts, has announced the appointment of a Coordinator General to oversee the revitalisation and growth of the Central Coast. Ms Lee Shearer…
Wallarah 2 Coal Project Inquiry hears submissions
The community stood united in opposition to the Wallarah 2 Coal Project at the NSW Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing in Wyong on April 5. The hearing was conducted…
Gosford by-election pitches and promises
The final stages to the Gosford by-election are playing out with candidates from six parties jostling for attention with voters and the media. The prized Central Coast seat of Gosford…
Child care cost relief to benefit thousands of families
Thousands of families across Robertson are set for child care cost relief as part of the Turnbull Government’s reforms to the system, according to Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy…
State Government to help fund Community Legal Centres and improve security at Gosford Courthouse
Liberal Candidate for Gosford, Ms Jilly Pilon, was joined by Attorney General, Mr Mark Speakman, on April 5, at Gosford Courthouse, to announce a $6 million funding package implemented over…
Labor promises $100 million Advantage Fund and Job Action Plan
The centrepiece of the Labor Party’s campaign for the Gosford By-election is the $100 million Advantage Fund and Job Action Plan, launched by NSW Opposition Leader, Mr Luke Foley, on…
Skyla Wagstaff – Animal Justice Party
I understand the true value of Central Coast’s assets: our people, beaches and natural bush surroundings that provide our lifestyles, homes that we all love and treasure. Our beautiful Coast…
Liesl Tesch – Labor
I’m putting my hand up to represent our community and no one could be prouder than me to be Labor’s candidate for the Gosford by-election. I have lived on the…
Jilly Pilon – Liberal
Gosford is a place that will always hold a special place in my heart. When I was growing up on the Central Coast my dad was the first manager of…