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Central Coast Newspapers is delighted to issue Edition No. 250 of Coast Community News. It’s been a wild four months, but we are still here. And, not only have we…
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Drinking water and recycled water quality policies endorsed
The Drinking Water Quality Policy and the Recycled Water Quality Policy documents have gone on public exhibition for 28 days after being endorsed by councillors. Each of the policies is…
Take3 launches ChooseNude campaign as part of Plastic Free July
As thousands of residents across the state join the global Plastic Free July movement, which kicked off on July 1, Central Coast environmental group Take 3 has launched its Choose…
Passenger limits on trains and buses double
Life just got a little easier for Central Coast commuters, with changes to capacity limits on trains and buses coming into force on July 1 under the NSW Government’s COVID-safe…
Free Wi-Fi at train stations
Free Wi-Fi is now available at all 19 stations on the rail journey from Wyong to Hornsby. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the 68km rail corridor was a…
Support line advertised in shopping centres
Domestic violence survivors are the focus of advertising in local shopping centres that encourages them to contact the NSW Domestic Violence Line for confidential support. Member for Terrigal Mr Adam…
Commuters and truckies fear high tolls for NorthConnex
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier Gladys Berejiklian earlier this week for a sneak peek at NorthConnex, set to shave 15…
Concerned citizens form planning watchdog
A group of concerned and informed residents from all over the Central Coast has established a planning watchdog group and wants to see more community involvement in major planning decisions….
Better Planning Group formed to advocate on behalf of communities
As a result of multiple planning issues facing the region, community representatives from each ward within the Council have come together to form the Central Coast Community Better Planning Group…
2.6 percent rate rise adopted
Councillors at their ordinary general meeting on June 22, voted to apply the 2.6 percent rate rise allowed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal. Rate notices will include an…
PACER pilot program to be rolled out in local police districts
A new pilot program aimed at integrating mental health services with law enforcement is set to be expanded to the Central Coast. Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor has announced…
Government returns fire over hospital waiting times
The State Government has hit back at Opposition claims that “savage cuts” to emergency departments have seen patients across the region waiting longer than the rest of NSW when presenting…
Free Council-run childcare to end July 20
Community and mobile preschools on the Central Coast will remain free for terms two and three, but State Government support for council run childcare centres will cease next month, when…
High-tech rehabilitation may add 50 years to sewer lines
Sewer mains in 45 Central Coast suburbs have been rehabilitated this financial year using an innovative technology that extends the life of the infrastructure by up 50 years. Central Coast…
Funding for Westpac Rescue Helicopter pilot training
Renewed support from Glencore, one of the world’s largest resource companies, will see Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service pilots receive state of the art training to ensure they remain equipped to…
Further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions
Central Coast food courts will reopen on June 13, along with others in the state, as the NSW Government continues to ease social distancing restrictions. In other changes, the number…
Pocket parks saved
The Save Central Coast Reserves group is heaving a sigh of relief, after Central Coast councillors voted on June 9 to include smaller local parks and playgrounds in the Draft…
Chemical CleanOut resumes
Household Chemical CleanOut events are returning to the Central Coast, following a break due to the coronavirus pandemic. A clean out is planned at Mount Penang Event Park at Kariong…
Seven Central Coast residents recognised by Queen’s Honours
Seven Central Coast residents were recognized in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List on June 8, with 933 awards given nationally. Governor-General David Hurley said the awards were a reflection…
Plans released for the single biggest road investment in the Coast’s history
Initial design plans for the Central Coast Highway upgrade from Bateau Bay to Wamberal are now out for community comment. The NSW Government has committed $387M to upgrade the 3.8km…