ACF calls on all candidates to support tree policy
The Central Coast Branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACFCC) wants Central Coast Council to adopt an urban forest policy and a 20 per cent increase in street tree cover…
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Cashed-up baby boomers ‘cause’ homelessness crisis
Cashed up baby boomers renovating or replacing the Peninsula’s housing stock are fuelling a housing crisis that is resulting in exponential growth in the community’s rates of homelessness, a program…
Preservation of land for a high-speed rail corridor
A report from Infrastructure Australia that looks at preserving land for a high-speed rail corridor between Melbourne and Brisbane has been welcomed by Central Coast Council. “Council will study the…
$750m Council Operational Plan adopted by Administrator
Central Coast Council adopted its first integrated Operational Plan with $551 million in essential services and $207.9 million on capital works rolled out from July 1. Capital works spending has…
“Secrecy” surrounding monies held in trust by Council
NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government, Mr Peter Primrose, said he would ask questions in budget estimates in August regarding the “secrecy” surrounding monies held in trust by Central Coast…
Coastal Zone Management Plan identifies areas at severe risk of erosion
Central Coast Council has revised its Coastal Zone Management Plan for the northern coastal areas, extending 33km from just south of Catherine Hill Bay to Crackneck Point, and is seeking…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
Asbestos management policy to be placed on public exhibition
The first ever policy for asbestos management on the Central Coast will be placed on public exhibition, following its endorsement by Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds. The policy…
Council and TWU reach agreement over workers’ pay and entitlements
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) and Central Coast Council participated in confidential mediation on March 24, at the request of the Minister for Local Government, Ms Gabrielle Upton. The TWU…
Memorial erected to lone dolphin
A permanent memorial has been erected and dedicated to the memory of Elusive, Brisbane Water’s lone bottle nosed dolphin. Elusive died after becoming tangled in an anchor line in November…
Thunderstorm cause commuter delays and local flooding
A severe thunderstorm hit the region late Friday afternoon, stopping trains and slowing traffic along the M1 and local roads. NSW TrainLink North reported at 5.45pm that services were suspended…
Nicole is a finalist in the Ms Earth Australia competition
Terrigal’s Ms Nicole Siaplepata is preparing to represent the Central Coast against big city representatives as a finalist in the Ms Earth Australia competition. The competition is a pageant for…
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…
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….
Council’s Kangy Angy land deal reported to ICAC
The former Wyong Council has been reported to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) by the NSW Auditor General, Ms Margaret Crawford, for an investigation into possible corruption by the…
Auditor General asked to look into inexplicable selection of Kangy Angy land
The NSW Auditor General, Ms Margaret Crawford, has been called on to investigate dealings surrounding the selection of land in Kangy Angy for the location of the Intercity Fleet Train…