EPA to advise on PFAS pollution in water
Local politicians and Central Coast Council both say that they are waiting for more information from the EPA about the presence of PFAS fire-fighting chemicals in surface water, ground water,…
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Environmental report slams Vales Point and Eraring Power Stations
The pollution licence limits set by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for the Vales Point and Eraring Power Stations are some of the weakest in the country, according to…
‘Micro-nodes’ solution to NBN problems has failed
Warnervale residents, and business owners of Wyreema Rd, met with Shadow Minister for Communications, Ms Michelle Rowland, on Monday, August 21, regarding their slow connection to the NBN. Wyreema Rd…
Nexus Business Hub now open
The Henry Kendall Group is launching their latest Nexus offering in the Golflinks Commercial Campus at North Wyong. The new Nexus Business Hub has 2,700 square metres of commercial offi…
Shadow Minister calls on Audit Office to look into Central Coast Group Training Ltd
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has been asked to undertake an independent assessment of the funding of the Central Coast Youth Skills and Employment Centres, provided to Central Coast…
Pre-election day voting arrangements
Northern Central Coast residents are reminded that early voting for the NSW Local Council Election is now open for those who cannot vote on election day, which is September 9….
Bob Graham pleased to see other independents take up the cause
Mr Bob Graham, former Mayor of Wyong and long-standing independent councillor, has bowed out of contention in the September 9 election, but said he was happy to know that there…
The Coast votes
One year, three months, four weeks and one day after its two Council’s were dismissed by the NSW Government and replaced by an Administrator, the community will be able to…
New Council CEO objected to regional airport previously
Current CEO of Central Coast Council, Mr Rob Noble, is understood to be departing at the end of August, and his replacement will be Mr Brian Bell on a short-term…
Biodiversity certification proposal may be ready
The Central Coast Council’s biodiversity certification proposal for land south of Sparks Rd, Warnervale, within part of the Wyong Employment Zone, may be ready for exhibition in late 2017. Council…
Harris called for a judicial inquiry into the former Wyong Council
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, said he had unsuccessfully called for a judicial inquiry into the conduct of the former Wyong Council on three occasions during…
Joint Standing Committee on the NBN heard many tales of woe
A public hearing of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network held at Mingara, heard stories of chronic dropouts, connection issues, slow rollout times, missed opportunities for schools…
Skip bin company fined $36,000 for illegal dumping
Central Coast Council has fined the driver and company responsible for dumping 70 tonnes of illegal waste on Sparks Rd, Warnervale. The incident, investigated on behalf of Council by the…
Chamber calls for traffic action
The Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce has called on the NSW Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, to complete the upgrade of the Pacific Highway through Wyong. “The funding for this project…
Australia China Theme Park terminated
Two contracts with Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd (“ACTP”) were officially terminated by Central Coast Council on July 19. According to a Council media release issued on July 24,…
Council flood works impact on Lakes’ largest wetland
The Community Environment Network (CEN) will take legal advice if Central Coast Council fails to adequately justify flood mitigation work in progress along Sparks Rd, Warnervale. Council has described the…
San Remo BMX track to be an active sporting hub
Central Coast Council has commenced work on facilities to complement the newly constructed BMX track at San Remo, to create an active sporting hub for the north of the region….
People power win over Wyong Hospital privatisation
A public-private partnership to redevelop and manage Wyong Hospital will not go ahead. On Thursday, July 6, NSW Minister for Health, Mr Brad Hazzard, said the $200 million Wyong Hospital…
Wyongah resident shares details of eighteen months of NBN dissatisfaction
Mr Ron and Ms Karen Garnsey of Wyongah have decided to share their 18 months of NBN drama and dissatisfaction in the hope that it will give others who may…
Emma McBride to speak to ABC Friends
Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, will be the guest speaker at the ABC Friends Central Coast meeting on July 6. Ms McBride was elected in 2016 and has previously…