Australia's national women's rugby league team, the Jillaroos, have officially arrived on the Central Coast, calling Council's Regional Sport and Recreation Complex (CCRSRC) at Tuggerah home as they prepare for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. As one of three Rugby League World Cup teams to select the Central Coast as an official training base ahead of the tournament, the … [Read more...] about You can attend a Jillaroos training session tomorrow
Hearings for local government funding inquiry conclude
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport’s inquiry into local government funding and fiscal sustainability has concluded public hearings for the inquiry. Twenty-six public hearings have been held between 5 February 2026 and 17 September 2026, where the Committee heard from 390 witnesses across Canberra, Melbourne, … [Read more...] about Hearings for local government funding inquiry conclude
Two court decisions – more to come
A childcare centre at West Gosford and a dual occupancy at Terrigal have been approved after both applicants skipped the queue at Council and went to the Land and Environment Court with deemed refusals. A deemed refusal meant Council did not deal with the application within a certain time frame. As of July 31, 2026, Council was defending 32 appeals in the NSW LEC, and 20 … [Read more...] about Two court decisions – more to come
Terrigal to host women councillor conference
The Crowne Plaza at Terrigal will host the Australian Local Government Women's Associations (ALGWA) annual conference next year from April 1 to 4. The conference, with a theme of “The Next Wave: A New Era of Leadership”, is a national event that brings together elected representatives, council officers, and sector leaders to promote the advancement of women in local … [Read more...] about Terrigal to host women councillor conference
Create Coast’s future
Residents, you have a week left before the draft Strategic Planning Statement goes off public exhibition. It's been open for scrutiny now for almost two months. The strategy has variously been described as; 1\ Shaping the future of the Central Coast 2\ all gloss, waffle and motherhood statements. But people should take it seriously because it becomes council … [Read more...] about Create Coast’s future
