Libs advocate No vote in referendum
The Liberals will support the status quo on councillor numbers for Central Coast Council, says The Liberal Party Central Coast Local Government Committee President Godfrey Franz. That means voting no…
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A big thank you to Les from the Doylo
Les Jacobs was recently presented with a quilt by the Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub-Branch in recognition of his service to the Central Coast veteran community. Sub-Branch President Bob Dokter said Jacobs…
Wamberal Beach seawall DA lodged with Council
The first of three development applications covering Wamberal beach has been formally lodged with Central Coast Council by the Wamberal Protection Association (WPA). The first DA known as Section B,…
Funding boost helps Central Coast veterans
RSL LifeCare has been awarded more than $550,000 from the Commonwealth Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program cementing its place as the leading veteran advocate and support…
Changed traffic conditions at Lisarow
Transport for NSW will be carrying out traffic surveys from August 5 at various locations in Lisarow. The surveys will use tube counts and cameras to monitor traffic, cyclist and…
Rail trackwork this weekend
Central Coast commuters could be affected by railway trackwork this weekend, August 3 and 4. Buses will replace trains on Saturday and Sunday between Strathfield and Hornsby, between Hornsby and…
Shark management plan incenses activists
Central Coast animal rights activists are unimpressed with the NSW Government’s Shark Management Plan for the 2024/25 beach season, with shark nets to once again be installed along the state’s…
Casting your vote on September 14
Pre-polling for the local government elections on the Central Coast will start one week prior to the elections on September 14. This is a shorter period than previous local government…
Restoring oversight to Central Coast Council
EDITORIAL: Central Coast Council has spent five of its last eight years under the hand of state-appointed administrators, a period that will be marked by internal stability, yet also increased…
Have your say on Avoca Dr upgrade
Central Coast residents are invited to help shape the long-awaited Avoca Dr upgrade at Kincumber by having their say on proposed safety and efficiency improvements options. The Federal Government is…
Campaign to bring back Reg the dredge
A group of concerned local residents frustrated with Central Coast Councils’ current management of Tuggerah lakes has launched a campaign ahead of the September local council elections calling for regular…
Homelessness Connect Day
A Homelessness Connect Day focusing on the health and wellbeing supports available will be held at Wyong on Wednesday, August 7, during Homelessness Week. On any given night, 122,494 people…
Call for firm commitment on Gosford TAFE project
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch is calling for action from the State Government on the purchase of the former Gosford council chambers site in Mann St for a new TAFE,…
Lee Erlin joins Ratepayers’ Choice ticket
Lee Erlin will join Kevin Brooks and Stephen Sizer on the Ratepayers’ Choice ticket for the September 14 Council election, standing for Gosford West Ward. Erlin has lived in the…
Labor Party backs No vote at referendum
The Labor Party of NSW will not support the proposed reduction of councillor numbers on Central Coast Council to be presented as a referendum on September 14. The referendum will…
Two new roles for Crouch
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has two new roles in the NSW Shadow Cabinet. Opposition Leader Mark Speakman has appointed Crouch as Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, and Shadow…
Reptile park and Mariners join forces
The Australian Reptile Park and the Central Coast Mariners are joining forces to strengthen community ties. Every adult, child or concession holder who holds an annual pass to the reptile…
Mangrove Mountain group push to save bushland after Administrator’s rezoning
Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community Group has joined an alliance of Central Coast groups in calling on Planning Minister Paul Scully to reject a Central Coast Council rezoning proposal affecting…
Maths whizzes get set to shine
Thousands of school students from across the Central Coast are set to put their maths skills to the test in the annual Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Starting on…
Day trip to Lion Island turns sour
A jet skier drifted several kilometres out to sea on the outgoing tide after his watercraft lost power near Lion Island on Saturday, July 27. When the jet ski broke…