Residents being misled – Lack of accurate mapping
Coastal Residents Incorporated has called on the NSW Minister for Planning, Mr Rob Stokes, to delay the introduction of the new Coastal Zone Management Act and associated reforms until accurate…
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Facelift proposed for the Australian Reptile Park
Premier Central Coast tourism destination, the Australian Reptile Park, has lodged a Development Application (DA) with Central Coast Council to erect a new exhibits building and upgrade other areas on…
New environmental facility proposed on Aboriginal Land Council land
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council has lodged a Development Application to erect an environmental facility at Bell Rd, Mangrove Mountain. The site contains 11 important cultural sites, some of which…
Association releases mobile black spot survey
A preliminary report has been released on the results of a mobile phone black spot survey conducted on the Bouddi Peninsula. Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association secretary Mr Ian Bull said the…
Elderly man hit by train
An elderly man on a mobility scooter has died after being hit by a train at the Rawson Rd level crossing in Woy Woy. Police said inquiries were continuing and…
Council has done nothing to generate employment – Mehan
The new Central Coast Council must develop the Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ) at Warnervale if it is serious about increasing employment on the Coast, according to the State Member for…
Stephanie Foster is the 2017 Terrigal Woman of the Year
Ms Stephanie Foster has been named as the 2017 Terrigal Local Woman of the Year. State Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, was joined by NSW Minister for Women, Ms…
Building material recycling yard proposed for Somersby
A proposal to develop a vacant lot in Somersby into a building material recycling yard is before Central Coast Council. The vacant 4,001 square metres industrial site is legally known…
Performing arts centre buck passing continues
The buck continues to be passed between Central Coast Council, the NSW Government and the Member for Robertson over the best location for a regional performing arts centre in Gosford….
Traffic survey reveals unacceptably high volume of trucks
The volume of haulage trucks using the Mountain Districts’ roads and intersections is unsustainable and roads could not cope with any traffic increase, according to a local truck traffic study….
Examination of new council wards reveals anomalies
Many questions remain unanswered about the first election of the new Central Coast Council, now due in less than nine months. It is known that the new LGA has been…
Approval sought for a $20 million development in West Gosford
An eight storey $20m apartment monolith could provide 80 apartments in West Gosford if approved by Central Coast Council. Willana Associates prepared a Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) as part…
Drones being used for surf and rescue purposes
Central Coast Surf Life Saving (CCSLS) is the first Australian surf branch to implement drones for surf and rescue purposes. The drones will operate on a risk basis depending on…
Creighton’s development approved in CBD
The $53 million Rola Property Group’s mixed-use development at 27 to 37 Mann St and 125 Georgiana Tce, Gosford, which included the heritage-listed Creighton’s Funeral Parlour, was approved by the…
Mariners seek to transform stadium into a world-class entertainment hub
As Coach Paul Okon works hard to lift the Central Coast Mariners towards their former League-winning status on the field, the local national A-League franchise has called on the Central…
Police to investigate pelican deaths by dogs
At least five infant pelicans were mauled to death by dogs at Blackwall on December 30. “In relation to the recent attack, police are leading the investigation,” according to a…
House prices increase on Sydney demand
The Peninsula is becoming increasingly popular with Sydney home buyers paying higher prices for local homes that are still within reach of the Sydney CBD, according to a Woy Woy…
Council to prepare plan for channel dredging
A dedicated team at Central Coast Council will prepare and implement a plan of management for the Brisbane Water Channel, according to Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch. Community groups…
Fairview Homestead finally wins first step after a 30 year campaign
A 30 year campaign to save Fairview Homestead at Mangrove Creek has won its battle to restore the colonial property. According to Ms Margaret Pontifex from Mangrove Mountain, Central Coast…
Draft Coastal Management laws described as draconian and unfair
Land owners in low lying areas of Gosford, and suburbs such as Davistown, will not be compensated for future coastal hazards under the NSW Government’s new Coastal Management laws. According…