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
Hey teenagers, let’s hear from you
Are you in year 10, 11 or 12 at school? Can you imagine giving a speech in Australia's Parliament House in Canberra? You could! There is this competition called My First Speech. The competition invites students in Years 10-12 to imagine themselves as a newly elected Member of Parliament and to write a maximum 3-minute speech on an issue they are passionate about. I … [Read more...] about Hey teenagers, let’s hear from you
