While the Central Coast has been lumped into the Six Cities vision, there is another group called Regional Australia Institute that is working on a similar vision for regional Australia. Last week, the Six Cities Commission launched its vision for a connected region of six cities from Newcastle to Nowra’s Shoalhaven area via the Central Coast and the three cities of Sydney … [Read more...] about Regional Australia wants population growth
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Huge roll up for Wamberal rally
Organisers were happy when more than 1,000 community members gathered on September 11 to protest against the introduction of a seawall at Wamberal Beach. The protests comes after two years of ongoing campaigning from Wamberal Beach SOS who received over 2,300 signatures on a petition and 4,000 group members opposed to the seawall. "The protest was also about drawing attention … [Read more...] about Huge roll up for Wamberal rally
Federal Government to re-engage with Local Government
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to re-establish the Australian Council of Local Government, a body created by the Rudd federal government and killed off by the Morrison government. Mr Albanese, speaking at CEDA with a State of the Nation address on Thursday, September 8, spoke about Equality for women in his speech and was asked about Local Government … [Read more...] about Federal Government to re-engage with Local Government
Handy link to information for potential councillors
A lesson in signing up as a council candidate The City of Ryde is holding a by-election on October 15 to elect one councillor for its West Ward. While that information has nothing to do with the Central Coast, it does mean a press release from the NSW Elections Commission includes links to information that potential council candidates might want to read. FIrst thing … [Read more...] about Handy link to information for potential councillors
Staff working on answers to MPs road safety queries
Safety improvements to a number of Coast roads were recommended at the latest meeting of the Local Traffic Committee meeting. They included: ## pedestrian refuge at Lake View Road, Wamberal and ## another one at Cape Three Points, Avoca. ## reconstruction of a culvert located in Yakalla Street, Shelly Beach. ## pedestrian and intersection improvements at the corner of Hutton … [Read more...] about Staff working on answers to MPs road safety queries
