Local NBN office called for to solve local problems
A local IT industry group is calling on the NBN Company to set up a Central Coast office to field issues and help solve systemic problems experienced by many locals….
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MacGregor calls for reaffirmation of opposition to coal mine
Opposition to the proposed Wallarah 2 Coal Project should continue under the new Central Coast Council, according to Clr Kyle MacGregor. Clr MacGregor gave notice prior to the October 23…
Construction of the rock groyne welcomed
Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, has welcomed the start of construction of the rock groyne at The Entrance Beach. The groyne wall will assist in the retaining of…
Council calls for leniency regarding fines for failure to vote
The new Central Coast Council has called for the NSW Electoral Commission to exercise leniency when considering whether or not residents had sufficient reason not to vote in the September…
Aged care workers are not able to provide the level of care that residents deserve
Local aged care workers have launched a new campaign highlighting the effect that budget cuts are having on their industry. The launch took place at the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution…
Airport work to be frozen by new Mayoral minute
All works at Central Coast Airport could cease until November 27, pending the delivery of a briefing on the proposed Wyong Economic Development Zone (WEZ) to Council by CEO, Mr…
Brackets and Jam to present a night of musical variety
Brackets and Jam Central Coast North, will welcome spring on Saturday, October 14, with Shane Hames, Moonlight Fiasco and StarViking on the bill. Shane James is a local singer-songwriter and…
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…
Library services to be reduced while upgrades are being made
The Central Coast Library Service is making some upgrades to its systems to bring bigger and better services, including access to a bigger catalogue with one library card across the…
$40 million Lakeside Gardens approved
Barker Ryan Stewart, the project management company behind the $40 million Lakeside Gardens development at Toukley, announced that an appeal has been upheld in the NSW Land and Environment Court…
19 lot residential subdivision proposed in Berkeley Vale
A development application has been approved for a 19 lot residential subdivision and creation of a lot for a sewer pump station at 5 Anderson Rd, Berkeley Vale. The application…
Mingara to spend $3.2 million for a new entry way
Central Coast Council has approved a Development Application for a new entry way to be built at Club Mingara. According to the proposal’s Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE), Club Mingara…
Four charged with allegedly defrauding two elderly women
Three men and a woman have been charged after allegedly defrauding two elderly women on the Central Coast. Police will allege that on Sunday, February 19, a 91-year-old woman attended…
New council CEO takes control
Central Coast Council’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Rob Noble, officially stepped out of the position on Wednesday, September 20, handing over the reins to new CEO, Mr Brian Bell….
Boxing Day trading restrictions removed
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and the Hunter, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, has welcomed legislation passed by the NSW Parliament to permanently give retailers, employees and consumers the freedom…
Year 12 student struck by a bus
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a serious crash where a pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a bus at Tumbi Umbi. At about 6:25pm on Friday, September…
Women’s Health Centre increases its range of services
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre at Wyong has been able to increase its range of services during 2017, thanks to a brand new building for group activities. Ms…
Reports show cancer clusters 20 per cent above the state average in our region
The Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee has called for an independent audit of the Central Coast’s environmental and human health, due to ongoing concerns about air pollution from coal…
Power station manager warns of unnecessarily alarming the public about PFAS
Mr Steve Saladine, Managing Director of Generator Property Management, the company that now owns Munmorah Power Station, said that it was important not to unnecessarily alarm the public about the…