Larry Freeman – Shooters, Fishers and Farmers
Apart from a short time living in the bush when I was a child I have spent the rest of my life living on the Coast. I have seen several…
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Andrew Church – Christian Democratic Party
I love a sunburnt country, Umina and Woy Woy too, I love the Kariong Ridge and Gosford’s magnificent waterfront view. We all love living on the Coast. My wife and…
Abigail Boyd – The Greens
Abigail is passionate about creating a level playing field for all Australians, including through tax reform, reinvestment in health and education and reforms to address the lack of affordable housing….
By-election on April 8
The by-election for the State Seat of Gosford takes place on Saturday, April 8. Thy by-election was triggered when the seat was vacated by Labor MP, Ms Kathy Smith, due…
Council accused of ignoring major health issue
The Mountain Districts Association (MDA) has made a fresh demand for a forensic investigation into Mangrove Mountain Landfill. MDA spokesperson, Dr Stephen Goodwin, said he had written to Central Coast…
Asbestos at Wamberal Beach remains in place nine months after being exposed
Mr Pat Aiken, who has recently announced he will be standing for election to the new Central Coast Council in September, has raised the alarm about what he believes to…
Draft policy for asbestos management on public exhibition
Central Coast Council has endorsed a draft of the first ever policy for asbestos management on the Central Coast to go out on public exhibition. This policy is based on…
Merged Council notches up over 3,000 development approvals worth over $1 billion
A number of key development applications have been approved by Central Coast Council bringing the number determined since amalgamation, including section 96 applications, to over 3,000, worth over $1 billion…
O’Neill welcomes garbage agreement
Senator Deborah O’Neill has welcomed the agreement local workers and their union have reached with the Central Coast Council to end the garbage truck drivers’ deadlock. “Instead of locals being…
Woy Woy photographer helps discover new spiders
A Woy Woy amateur photographer who has been taking pictures of spiders over the last five years has played a part in discovering at least four new species. Posting pictures…
Waste contractor welcomes agreement
Following rolling strikes, Central Coast Council’s waste collection contractor has welcomed an agreement between the Transport Workers’ Union and the Council on the future terms and conditions for local garbage…
Minister announces $13 million for Blackwall Rd work
NSW Roads and Maritime Services will spend up to $13 million on Blackwall Rd and Memorial Dr, Minister for Roads Ms Melinda Pavey has announced. The money would be used…
Ettalong channel not listed in State dredging strategy
The Brisbane Water channel has not been listed in the NSW Government’s dredging strategy. Priority regional locations listed in the strategy included 28 coastal harbours and river entrances from Tweed…
Greens call for faster trains
Greens candidate for Gosford, Ms Abigail Boyd, has called for faster trains, a more efficient bus network and “intelligent road design” for the Central Coast. She said new tunnels on…
Government to trial cashless kiosk in place of registry
The NSW Government has announced it will trial a cashless “digital Services NSW kiosk” in Woy Woy in coming weeks to provide community access following the 2015 closure of the…
Correa Bay closed after sewage discharge
Correa Bay boat ramp and the adjoining foreshore area were closed after the discharge of sewage into the bay during a severe thunderstorm on Wednesday, March 22. Central Coast Council…
By-election on April 8
The by-election for the Gosford electorate takes place on Saturday, April 8. The State Seat was vacated by Labor MP Ms Kathy Smith due to illness, triggering the by-election. One…
Lions Club presents indoor bowls mat
Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club recently attended BlueWave Living to formally present the residents with a new indoor bowls mat and storage roller. “The new mat will get plenty of…
Candidates’ forum in Woy Woy
Residents were given an opportunity to hear from candidates in the Gosford by-election at a forum in Woy Woy on Sunday, April 2. The Community Environment Network and the Central…
Applications for committee membership
Central Coast Council has received 51 applications from business and community members for three membership positions on its new Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. Council established the committee at its…