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27 May 2022

Democracy is just a dirty word

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the decision from IPART to allow Council to maintain its ordinary rates beyond 2023-24 for a further seven years, means Council can continue to maintain service levels and comply with current banking requirements. Mr. Hart’s statement is only a half-truth!

27 May 2022

Celebrating the winter solstice

The Community Environment Network (CEN) will be hosting a Winter Solstice celebration at its Wildplant Nursery on Friday, June 24 from 4pm to 6pm.

27 May 2022

Coast community building partnership program now open

Member for Wyong David Harris announced recently that applications are now open for the 2022 Community Building Partnership program.

27 May 2022

State’s first hydrogen bus to hit Central Coast streets

The state’s first trial of a hydrogen-powered electric bus will begin on the Central Coast later this year, as the NSW Government transitions its fleet to zero emission technology.

27 May 2022

Evidence for new literacy and numeracy approach

The importance of the NSW Government’s $256 million investment in 1,300 literacy and numeracy experts in public schools across the State has been confirmed by a research report released today by the University of Technology Sydney.

27 May 2022

Celebration of theatre

Wyong Drama Group is proud to announce their upcoming "Celebration of Theatre" in June.

27 May 2022

Taste of Toukley - a feast of food

Toukley will be packed with food and entertainment at the 2022 Taste of Toukley activation on Saturday 4 June!

27 May 2022

Tenants advice and advisory advocacy secures funding

Central Coast Labor MP’s have welcomed the advice that the Central Coast Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (CCTAAS) have secured ongoing funding for a further twelve months.

24 May 2022

The wheel is turning but the Liberal hamster is dead

Australia has voted and the LNP Coalition government was eaten alive. As an ex Victorian Liberal executive said, when asked on ABCTV last Saturday Night “what was happening to the Liberals?” He replied, “Well, the wheel is turning as I see it… but the Hamster is dead!”

24 May 2022

A new phase in Australia's history

Communities around the country have just delivered a momentous shift in our nation. And it carries with it a deafening call for climate action and a fairer democracy.

24 May 2022

Slide Milligan: a musical journey

Central Coast musical artist Slide Milligan has just released his astonishing debut album, built on impressive musicianship and vocal performance, which shines through tracks like ‘Feelin’ Fine’, ‘Tomorrow’s Yesterday’ and the textured title track ‘Blood Red River’.

24 May 2022

Let’s encourage children to walk safely to school

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, MP congratulates the thousands of kids, families and schools participating in the 23rd National Walk Safely to School Day today run by the Pedestrian Council of NSW.

24 May 2022

Days away from lightweight ban

Marking a major pivot away from single-use plastics, the NSW Government’s ban on lightweight plastic bags will come into force next week.

20 May 2022

Community warned of 'dual threat' from smoking and vaping

The Central Coast community is being warned of the “dual threat” smoking and vaping poses for our health and environment.

20 May 2022

Inquiry into homelessness amongst older people

The NSW Upper House Standing Committee on Social Issues is currently conducting an inquiry into homelessness among people aged over 55. The Committee is calling on the public to prepare submissions, which close 29 May 2022.

20 May 2022

Maths the solution to future careers

Exciting new ambassadors are showing students where maths can take them in their future careers, as part of a NSW Government campaign to change perceptions of maths among young people.

20 May 2022

Jilliby artist’s paintings on display

Lynn Campbell is renown for her paintings of the natural landscape and in her upcoming exhibition she doesn’t fail to again capture the abstract beauty and ambience of the Central Coast backdrop.

20 May 2022

Building young singers to shine in the tenth Discovered program

Central Coast Council’s exciting Discovered program is back for its milestone tenth series, with young locals now invited to showcase their singing and song writing talents.

17 May 2022

Lucy Wicks tipped to lose Robertson

Since 1983 the seat of Robertson has always been won at every election by the political party that forms government. And it’s now been revealed that catastrophic secret internal Liberal polling is predicting that Lucy Wicks is tipped to lose her seat.

17 May 2022

$40 million for Central Coast Roads

The Coast has some of the worst roads in NSW, and they need proper investment for the future. An Albanese Labor Government has committed to invest $40 million to upgrade roads across the Central Coast.

17 May 2022

Smashing win for tennis club

Gosford Tennis Club has received $30,986 for a replacement shed after its application to the 2021 Community Building Partnership program was successful.

17 May 2022

Request for sandbagging point at Long Jetty Depot approved

Member for the Entrance, David Mehan, today announced that a sandbagging collection point would be located at Councils Long Jetty Depot to assist residents with future flood preparations.

17 May 2022

Community building partnership grants open

The NSW Government’s ‘Community Building Partnership’ (CBP) grant applications are now open for community-based infrastructure projects that seek to promote greater community participation and inclusion.

13 May 2022

Life under a client dictator… (Riktator)

Not surprisingly, when you live under a local government dictatorship ratepayers can expect to be seen as no more than a heard of council milch cows – to be milked completely and utterly dry. And that’s exactly what is happening on the Central Coast!

13 May 2022

Morrison: a report card of failure

Wednesday night’s final leader’s debate of the election campaign saw Anthony Albanese declared the winner for the third time. And what about Scott Morrison – for a man of God he seems to have lost his moral compass. It was obvious that ‘Scotty from Marketing’ was more interested in ‘tuning’ the audience that had tuned in.

13 May 2022

Boosting manufacturing on the Central Coast

This week Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation, Ed Husic joined Member for Dobell, Emma McBride to announce that an Albanese Labor Government will boost manufacturing jobs on the north end of the Central Coast by funding a Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub.

13 May 2022

Morrison yet to spend cent on Gosford car park promise

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch has slammed the Morrison Government after it was revealed that the Federal Government has still not provided a single cent towards the $30 million Gosford Commuter Car Park commitment made by the Morrison Government before the 2019 federal election.

13 May 2022

Six years on - a failed council merger

12 May marked six years since the Baird-Liberal-Government failed council merger – our community should be asked about the future direction of local government on the Central Coast.

13 May 2022

Healthcare Matters

Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler joined Member for Dobell, Emma McBride on Wednesday to discuss Labor’s plan for better healthcare on the Coast.

13 May 2022

Central Coast Council beach patrol closed for season

Central Coast Council beach season came to an official close on Monday 25 April 2022, with the 2022/2023 season recommencing on Saturday 24 September 2022.

13 May 2022

Founder of local garden club celebrated

Long-time Central Coast local, Beryl Collins, is being recognised for her decades of service as founder of Kulnura and District Garden Club in Yarramalong after turning 95 years old in March.

10 May 2022

A nose for political lies

What Australians have learned about Scott Morrison over the last couple of years is that he never takes responsibility for a problem. He always blames someone else. He always goes missing and he always lies. The lack of ethics involved with Morrison’s political lying and the hypocrisy of having a religious Prime Minister has put Australian lives at risk and left the economy in a shamble.

10 May 2022

Waste stopped from entering waterways

Council has removed over 191 tonnes of waste from Gross Pollutant Traps in March and April following consistent heavy rainfall, stopping litter, dirt, sediment, and other pollutants from entering the Central Coast waterways with stormwater.

10 May 2022

Have your say on the future of Long Jetty Hospital

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, is reminding the community to have their say about the future of clinical services to be offered at the Long Jetty Healthcare Centre.

10 May 2022

Green light for net zero decarbonisation hub

Research, development and commercialisation for decarbonisation technology in NSW is being fast tracked, with a $15 million investment in the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub. And the good news for the Central Coast is that The University of Newcastle is part of the consortium creating the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub to develop and commercialise low-emissions technology.

10 May 2022

$2.5 million commitment to Kariong sport precinct

Labor has announced that it will commit $2.5 million to upgrade the Kariong Sporting Precinct if it wins government on May 21.

10 May 2022

Seniors urged to prepare for flu season

Seniors across NSW are being encouraged to protect themselves against the flu by getting vaccinated.

10 May 2022

Wallflowers: a collection of botanical artwork

The Central Coast Botanical Art Group are holding an exhibition to showcase some of the work they have completed over the past years. The exhibition will be on at the Community Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery from May 20 until May 22.

6 May 2022

Who is Emma McBride?

Emma McBride is a true blue local. She grew up in Wyong, went to high school in Tuggerah, and her first job was in her family’s coffee shop at the old Wyong Plaza. For the past six years she has been the Federal Member for Dobell and understands and knows the needs of Coasties.

6 May 2022

Fixing roads on the north end of the Coast

When it comes to fixing roads, the Central Coast has one of the worst road backlogs in NSW. And after recent weather events, there are even more potholes and hazards on our roads than there have been previously.

6 May 2022

No more than a graffiti vandal?

In the political race to win the seat of Dobell, Liberal candidate Michael Feneley has raised community anger with his visual sea of corflutes stretching from Lake Munmorah to Wyoming.

6 May 2022

Application open for riverbank restoration grant

Landcare and environmental groups can now apply for funding to repair and restore their properties damaged by drought, bushfires or floods.

6 May 2022

Home grown future Paralympian

Riley Moore, 19-year-old Coastie with a big future, has been invited to attend the Pathways to Paralympics camp on the Gold Coast this week after his five gold medal win at the Australian Para Swimming Titles.

6 May 2022

Toll rises to hit Coast commuters

Central Coast residents travelling to Sydney face a steep rise in tolls as the Liberal Government seeks to introduce distance based tolling.

6 May 2022

Council vegetation maintenance is vandalism

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, is asking Council to halt further ‘maintenance’ of vegetation along Wyong Road, which has resulted in the complete removal of all vegetation. Mr Mehan has likened these supposed ‘works’ to vandalism and an eye-sore.

6 May 2022

Seniors urged to be vigilant against scams

Senior Australians are being urged to stay vigilant against scams, as the total cost swindled from older consumers skyrockets to over $11 million last year.

6 May 2022

Go CocoNUTS this Mother’s Day

"...no words can completely describe the theatrical performance that awaits you!" - Canberra Times.

3 May 2022

Who is Michael Feneley?

Dr. Michael Feneley, the Liberal candidate for Dobell, said in a recent mail-out to voters’ that the Liberal plan was to make record investments in health, yet he supports Scott Morrisons cut to health care. Feneley has previously stood as a Liberal Party candidate but failed to cross the line. Michael Feneley is a Scott Morrison blow-in with no ties to the Central Coast and doesn’t care about Coasties.

3 May 2022

Improving access to healthcare across the Central Coast

Member for Dobell, Emma McBride confirmed that a Labor Government will fund two Medicare Urgent Care Clinics on the Central Coast, so locals and families can get the urgent medical care they need.

3 May 2022

Soccer camp winds up

The first East Coast Soccer School’s (ECSS) 4 Day Soccer Development Camp, since the COVID-19 lockdowns, has come to an end, with participants leaving with better technical skills, a newfound confidence, new friends and improvements to last them a lifetime..

3 May 2022

Pause on bulk waste kerbside collection lifted

Central Coast Council and its waste collections contractor Cleanaway have lifted the temporary pause on new bulk waste kerbside collection bookings after new bookings were temporarily paused on 14 April due to significant staff shortages caused by COVID-19.

3 May 2022

Farm gates to open for Harvest Festival 2022

Foodies, families and fun-seekers will flock to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for the return of one of Council’s most anticipated annual events, Harvest Festival.

3 May 2022

Coastability scholarship applications now open

Applications are now open for the CoastAbility 2022-23 Scholarship for both academic and athletic pursuits for registered clients with the organisation. $5,000 are on offer for successful applicants and the organisation is encouraging young people with physical disabilities to apply.

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