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June 7, 2025

Gosford Bowling Club still in limbo

Merilyn Vale

Gosford Bowling Club is still fighting desperately for its future – four months after thinking Central Coast Council was its knight in shining armour. Council announced in February that it would…

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June 6, 2025

Denmark calling: save the library

Merilyn Vale

The family of the architect of Gosford Library have added their voice to those wanting Gosford Library to be saved. “We, the family of the architect, Alan Williams, request that Central…

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May 26, 2025

Rules for access to sports grounds

Merilyn Vale

HIstorical usage, including a sport club’s financial responsibility, will be part of the weighted criteria.

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May 14, 2025

Beach erosion: CEO and Mayor to talk to State MPs

Merilyn Vale

Extraordinary meeting number 2 makes decisions to engage coastal and structural engineers to identify properties in danger.

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May 10, 2025

Premier fails to meet Council’s deadline

Merilyn Vale

MP Harris says council has not done the work on their Coastal Management Plans.

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May 9, 2025

State to make changes to way rate rises are considered

Merilyn Vale

The changes will affect the Coast’s long term plan to keep the current SRV.

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Spotlight

June 7, 2025

Children’s picture book a winner

Merilyn Vale

Leah Haydon, Council Community Development Worker, Nadine Russell LGEA award presenter and Belinda McRobie Council Section Manager Community Development. Council was awarded top honour for Community Partnerships population…

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May 26, 2025

MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

Merilyn Vale

58 per cent of respondents did not want the temporary coastal protections works.

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May 22, 2025

Civic reception for Mariners

Merilyn Vale

It’s on tomorrow, Friday, May 23, at Mingara from 5.45pm.

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May 15, 2025

Kariong; Ettalong; Lake Munmorah; developments approved

Merilyn Vale

The Land and Environment Court has upheld appeals from two developers.

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On Exhibition

June 7, 2025

Mardi Old Farm gets subdivision approval

Merilyn Vale

The Old Farm at Mardi on the western side of the M1 has been approved for residential development by the Land and Environment Court (LEC). In a decision handed down on May 30, the LEC approved the proposal to subdivide the 223 hectares to create 182 residential lots at 414 Old Maitland Road, Mardi. The…

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May 2, 2025

Have your say on rates rise

Merilyn Vale

The budget is on public exhibition until June 2.

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April 25, 2025

Check out the fees and charges increases from July 1

Merilyn Vale

It’s that time of year when the fees and charges for the 2025-26 financial year are being set. A draft copy of the council’s fees and charges will be tabled at the April 29 council meeting. Most increases look to be about 2.9 per cent. Including sports fields and airports. Weddings in public spaces will…

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April 9, 2025

Have your say on councillor expenses policy

Merilyn Vale

An updated councillor expenses policy is open for public exhibition.

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Apply now for community money

Merilyn Vale
February 17, 2025

Community Building Partnership program provides Central Coast community groups an opportunity to apply for funds to support infrastructure projects, including playgrounds, accessible features, and equipment. The 2025 program allocates $450,000 to each NSW State Government electorate across the Central Coast, including Wyong. This is State Government money, allocated through the State Government, not through Council.…

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December 4, 2024

Planning Panel rejects new Avoca Lake house and fence

Merilyn Vale

The community walks across parcels of private land due to historic circumstances.

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Council Meetings

MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

May 26, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

May 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Budget and operational plan for public exhibition

April 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Briefing on assets on April 14

April 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

A drain on resources

March 23, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Extraordinary meeting March 11 to finish February agenda

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

No January meeting: February 28 is first for 2025

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

December 10 meeting highlights

December 11, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

Urgent airport request – before masterplan is adopted

November 25, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

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