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4 Sep 2026

The hoodoo of choosing a new Mayor

Central Coast Local News EDITORIAL The election of a new Central Coast Mayor this month again exposes one of the strangest weaknesses in our local democracy. Rather than the community choosing its own Mayor... The post The hoodoo of choosing…

4 Sep 2026

Improvements for George Downes Dr at Kulnura secured

Central Coast Local News The Federal Government has committed $3M in Black Spot Program funding for safety upgrades at George Downes Dr, Kulnura. The project will install a guardrail, non-skid pavement, line-marking and signposting... The post Improvements for George Downes…

4 Sep 2026

Councillors ignore residents’ wishes on Post Office payments

Central Coast Local News In spite of quite a few ratepayers voicing their opposition to the announced removal of rates payments at Post Offices, Central Coast councillors chose to ignore their pleas and go... The post Councillors ignore residents’ wishes…

4 Sep 2026

Helicopter flight training takes off at Warnervale

Central Coast Local News Helicopter flight training operations have officially commenced at Central Coast Airport at Warnervale, marking an exciting new chapter for aviation training. Operations commenced on September 1, with One Helicopters now... The post Helicopter flight training takes…

4 Sep 2026

Sewer main rehabilitation project

Central Coast Local News Central Coast Council has achieved several key milestones in the Kincumber Tunnel sewer main rehabilitation project and work is continuing. The project is helping maintain the long-term reliability of critical... The post Sewer main rehabilitation project…

4 Sep 2026

Unused buildings key to tackling homelessness

Central Coast Local News With the recent closure of Allawah House, which provided transitional accommodation for older women facing homelessness, calls are coming in for unused buildings on the Central Coast to be repurposed... The post Unused buildings key to…

3 Sep 2026

New fishing rules at Terrigal Haven

Central Coast Local News People can still fish there but some equipment such fishing lines consisting of wire or chain is banned. The post New fishing rules at Terrigal Haven appeared first on Central Coast News.

3 Sep 2026

Housing construction grows on Coast

Central Coast Local News Recent ABS figures on new home approvals indicate that housing construction activity across the Central Coast performed strongly during 2025/26, says the Housing Industry Association (HIA). “During the past financial... The post Housing construction grows on…

3 Sep 2026

Regional library turns one – big increase in usage reported

Central Coast Local News September 5 marked one year since the opening of the Gosford Regional Library, which has quickly established itself as a vibrant community hub, attracting more visitors, borrowers and members than... The post Regional library turns one…

3 Sep 2026

Councillors query plan for Old Sydney Town site

Central Coast Local News The councillors will debate the issue again in October. The post Councillors query plan for Old Sydney Town site appeared first on Central Coast News.

3 Sep 2026

Reid pushes for better active transport infrastructure at Terrigal

Central Coast Local News Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid is urging Central Coast Council to pursue opportunities via Active Transport Funding to improve pedestrian safety after meeting with residents concerned about the... The post Reid pushes for better…

2 Sep 2026

Charlotte shines in The Voice

Central Coast Local News Ambitious young Central Coast singer Charlotte MacPhail has been taken under the wing of her idol, Spice Girl Melanie C, having wowed the audience at a blind audition on Channel... The post Charlotte shines in The…

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