Central Coast Tourism required to submit an Expression of Interest
The long-awaited shake up of tourism management on the Central Coast has commenced, with Central Coast Tourism being told it will have to submit an Expression of Interest if it…
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A fair share of the Ausgrid lease revenue
The Central Coast does not appear to be getting its fair share of the $16.18 billion dollars raised by the NSW Government’s 99- year lease of half of Ausgrid, according…
Consultation is insufficient for Coastal Management Plan
Waterfront landowners in the suburbs of Kincumber South, Yattalunga, Saratoga, Davistown, MacMasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca, Terrigal, Wamberal and even parts of East and West Gosford have been encouraged to pay…
Politicians urge council to make a decision on performing arts centre
Local Federal and State politicians, of all stripes, are now saying, unequivocally, that it is time for the Central Coast Council to deliver a regional performing arts centre for the…
Council sets extremely high bar for DAs
Fifty objections will be the new minimum requirement for a development application to be automatically referred to a meeting of the Central Coast Council for determination. The new Council had…
Regressive refugee law is creating an apartheid situation in Australia
Father Rod Bower, the Arch Deacon of the Anglican Diocese of Gosford, has said the Commonwealth Government’s proposed life ban on asylum seekers and refugees is a regressive law that…
New regional plan clearly sets out the future of the Central Coast in detail
The Central Coast 2036 Regional Plan clearly identifies Gosford as the capital of the region. “This thriving centre is a smart hub for health and education,” the plan said. The…
Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 released
The Central Coast in 2036 will be a thriving regional economy with well-connected communities, jobs close to where people live and a healthy natural environment, according to the region’s Parliamentary…
Lucy Wicks elected to the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on the NBN
Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, released a statement pertaining to her election to the Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network (NBN). Ms Wicks…
Volunteer of the Year explains why she does it
Ms Gaynor Hobart, of Watanobbi , was the winner of the Adult and overall Volunteer of the Year, Central Coast, at the Central Coast Volunteer of the Year Awards, held…
Town Crier is National Champion of Champions
Gosford City’s, and now Central Coast Council’s, Town Crier of 26 years, Mr Stephen Clarke, was the star of the 2016 National Town Crier Championships held in Redland, Queensland on…
Government refuses access to documents relating to delayed council elections
NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government, Mr Peter Primrose, said he will continue to campaign for the Central Coast to have an elected council earlier than September 2017. “When the…
Gosford’s battlefield
Claims and counter claims in the Land and Environment Court, the JRPP’s decision to defer a ruling on the NSW Finance building, and the growing perception that the Central Coast…
Free tax help in six locations
With tax time well underway, the ATO has opened up its Tax Help service across community centres in Gosford, Green Point, Kariong, Kincumber, Narara and Wyoming. Assistant Commissioner Mr Graham…
Terrigal Avoca defeated in BDAFL Grand Final
Two time defending premiers Terrigal Avoca were defeated by 2016 season powerhouse Newcastle City in the BDAFL Black Diamond Cup Grand Final at the No.1 Sports Ground on September 3,…
Willoughby Rd petition presented to Federal Parliament
The petition to fix the dangerous stretch of Willoughby Rd at Wamberal was presented in Federal Parliament on September 1, by Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks. After two sudden…
Senator slams liberals over ICAC report
Central Coast based NSW Senator, Ms Deborah O’Neill, said the “Operation Spicer” report released by ICAC yesterday exposed a grim underbelly of arrogantly out of touch Liberal politicians. Sen O’Neill…
Bus stoppage cancelled at the last minute
Busways announced at the last minute on Friday that a 24-hour stoppage planned for today, September 5, had been cancelled. A spokesperson from Busways told Peninsula News that the Transport…
Council’s 100th day of operation complete yet nothing new
August 20, marked the 100th day of operation of Central Coast Council. The Council was formed on May 12, by proclamation from the NSW Government, which officially merged Gosford City…
Architects win excellence award
One of the Central Coast’s leading architectural firms has taken out top honours at the 2016 Urban Development Institute Australia (UDIA) NSW Meriton Awards for Excellence on August 5. CKDS…