The insurance company turned their back on us
Margaret and Darren Waters of Killarney Vale are in coronavirus quarantine at the Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, and say that they feel like they’re in a four-star prison. A phone interview…
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Are we winning the war?
As the Coast’s health system braces for a rise in hospital admissions, nascent signs have emerged of a slowing in the rate of spread of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this…
Two’s company, three’s a fine
The National Cabinet has moved to adopt stricter social distancing guidelines, taking the limit on gatherings down from 10 people to just two. Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced the drastic…
Local fishing industry in chaos following industry restructure
Commercial fishing operators working across the Central Coast are struggling to stay afloat in the wake of the State Government reforms to the industry. They met at Woy Woy, in…
Federal economic response for businesses & workers
[Monday March 23, 2020] MP Lucy Wicks has today released information from the Federal Government’s second COVID-19 economic response plan in relation to businesses and workers. The comprehensive announcements cover…
Two motions put to the National General Assembly of Local Government
Cats of Australia stand accused of killing wildlife and not only do Central Coast Councillors have them in their sights, but they want a unified national approach. The Council has…
Bus companies to create a healthy travel environment
Central Coast bus passengers could soon see front seats cordoned off and stand only zones pushed back, if the Transport Workers’ Union of NSW (TWU) gets its way. With the…
New clinics for COVID-19 announced
[March 19, 2020] With five cases of COVID 19 now confirmed on the Coast and specialised testing clinics open at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, residents are preparing for more coronavirus…
A Local Strategic Planning Statement must come first
Central Coast Council deferred a decision on its draft consolidated planning controls at its meeting on March 9. The finalisation of the draft Central Coast Local Environment Plan (CCLEP) and…
Not all promised pre-election funds delivered
Senator Deborah O’Neill is determined to hold the State and Federal Governments to account for funds promised for the Central Coast in the lead-up to the 2019 federal elections and…
Nuclear power debate resurrected
Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, has vowed to fight moves to repeal legislation banning uranium mining in NSW, which she says is the first step towards nuclear power plants in…
Recession looming for Coast?
First it was bushfires and flooding, and now a combination of the Corona virus, a slide in global oil prices and a sickening crash in the share market, threaten to…
Council plans 100 Gigabit City for Gosford
The Central Coast is set to join the elite set of so-called Gigabit Cities around the world with an announcement that is set to offer extreme internet speeds to local…
Senate Inquiry into Seismic Testing to sit at Terrigal
The Senate Inquiry into Seismic Testing to sit at Terrigal on March 17, with Inquiry Chair, Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, set to address a community meeting at Umina the night before….
2020-25 Cultural Plan adopted
After two months of public exhibition in 2019 and extensive community feedback, Central Coast Council has formally adopted its 2020-25 Cultural Plan, set to position the region as a cultural…
Koala Kindy
The Australian Reptile park is celebrating seven of the world’s cutest animals, as a swathe of koala joeys turn one. Affectionately dubbed the Lucky Seven in 2019 after being bred…
Coronavirus update and advice
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has reminded residents that online grocery delivery services are available in most areas of the region, as supplies of toilet paper and sanitised handwash…
Coast Environmental Alliance rally to protect koala habitat
Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) is pushing for a moratorium on all developments which have an environmental impact where core or potential koala habitat has been identified, and will hold a…
New road safety projects funded
A dozen new road safety projects are to be completed through the State Government’s Safer Roads Program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said more than $1.43M would…
New processes for developing council’s strategies and policies
Central Coast Council will draw up a new process for developing its strategies and policies after Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, successfully argued the current processes were inconsistent and unclear. She…