Council’s total operational income tops $723m
The auditor’s report for the first consolidated Central Coast Council financial statements will be presented at the next meeting on Monday, March 26. The report and financial statements for the…
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New intercity train fleet will be a step backwards
According to Member for Wyong and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, half of all train passengers travelling from the Central Coast to Sydney will be forced…
Driver faces court after fatal M1 crash
A 25-year-old Wyong man faced Wyong local court on Saturday, March 10, after allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal crash on the M1 freeway at Mount White. About 4.45pm…
Council resolves to call for an urgent halt to seismic blasting
Representations will be made by Central Coast Council to the Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy, Mr Josh Frydenberg, about the permission granted to Asset Energy to conduct underwater…
Central Coast Honours List on Australia Day
Several Central Coast residents will receive Order of Australia Medals for their respective services to business, community education, football and public service. These include; Mr Leslie Samuel Dell, for service…
Very High Tides on the way
A series of very high tide marks will affect the NSW East Coast over the coming days. High water marks of up to 2.07m are expected to peak on Wednesday…
Combined libraries hold one of the largest catalogues in the State
The region’s library services have been upgraded by Central Coast Council. A new management system has been launched which allows members to access one of the largest catalogues in the…
Darkinjung language may be revived
Wednesday, October 11, marked a significant step forward for Indigenous recognition with the Aboriginal Languages Bill ushered into NSW State Parliament. For Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Chief Executive Officer,…
Central Coast United FC Release Logo
Central Coast United have unveiled a new club logo today to be used in the inaugural State League campaign in 2018, along with the Association Youth League and local SAP…
Community Plan organisation to incorporate
The Community Plan Central Coast organisation is set to move forward to incorporation and continue its campaign to have the new Central Coast Council adopt its grass roots manifesto. A…
Mayor’s allowance set at $113,280
The Central Coast mayor will receive $113,280, the deputy mayor $37,383 and councillors $28,950 this coming year. Justifying the allowances, mayor Cr Jane Smith said the decision was based on…
Massive rail maintenance facility’s flooding impact
The proposed NSW Government inter-city rail maintenance facility to be built on flood prone and environmentally sensitive land at Kangy Angy could also have a significant impact on Ourimbah’s Bangalow…
Chinese delegation to visit Meals on Wheels
A delegation from China will visit Meals on Wheels Central Coast’s Tuggerah distribution centre on Friday, October 13. The visit, headed by, Ms Chen Qin, Director of Aged and Disabled…
Providers sought for train phone and internet services
Reliable mobile phone and internet service on the train between Woy Woy and Sydney is a step closer, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. Expressions of interest were…
Jane Smith elected as first Mayor for the Central Coast Council
Councillor Jane Smith has been elected in an open ballot as the first Mayor to represent the combined Central Coast Council. Four Councillors nominated for the office including Clr Smith,…
Smart cities strategy for the Coast called for
A recent Smart Cities Intelligent Communities Forum held at the Nexus Business Hub, North Wyong, examined how the Central Coast could become one of the most successful regions in the…
Labor ignores its affirmative action policy
NSW Labor abandoned its commitment to affirmative action when preselecting candidates to run in the Central Coast Council election. Ms Lisa Matthews, who is standing for Labor in The Entrance…
ABC 4 Corners blows the lid off dumping at Mangrove Mountain
NSW Shadow Minister for the Environment, the State Labor Members for Gosford, Wyong and The Entrance, The Greens NSW and the Community Environment Network are all demanding that the NSW…
News Archives open on Mangrove Landfill
The controversial Mangrove Mountain Landfill featured on ABC TV’s 4 Corners program last night. This publication has followed the issue for many years. We have all the stories available in…
Locals to speak at NBN hearing
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network will be holding a public hearing at Mingara on Wednesday, August 2. Public submissions will start at 8:00am and are expected…