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Follow the paper trail as uni journey begins

August 30, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Caption: the press announcement in 2021 was made from the back of the site, as seen here.   THE University of Newcastle has started the paperwork for the new uni precinct at Gosford. It was announced in May 2021, that the old Mitre 10 hardware site at 299-309 Mann St, Gosford.would become a university. Then in April of this year, it was announced that Newastle Uni was the … [Read more...] about Follow the paper trail as uni journey begins

Country council allowed to demerge

August 24, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman announced on August 24 she has made the decision to demerge Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. She said it was a complex decision based on the merits of the proposal put forward by the Cootamundra-Gundagai Council and the subsequent recommendations by the independent boundaries commission. “There are countless examples … [Read more...] about Country council allowed to demerge

Boarding houses: one wants to grow and another wants to get approved

August 8, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

A North Gosford developer wants to increase numbers while an East Gosford developer asks for a review.   Owners of a boarding house proposed for 222 Henry Parry Drive, North Gosford have asked for an increase in the approval granted a couple of years ago.   Council has received an amended application which shows the room numbers would grow from 18 to 24 with an increase … [Read more...] about Boarding houses: one wants to grow and another wants to get approved

How the Privacy Management Policy affects you

August 1, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Council's Privacy Management Plan is based on the provisions of two State Government Acts covering health records and personal privacy. The plan covers staff; any person or organisation contracted to or acting on behalf of Council; and “all activities of the Council”. “All activities of the Council” is where the general public comes in. More on that after we deal with the staff … [Read more...] about How the Privacy Management Policy affects you

IPART wants to check on Council

July 14, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

IPART has asked the State Government to give it powers to check on Council’s performance as a water supply authority in two years’ time. The State-sanctioned review would allow IPART to investigate and report publicly on Council’s performance and its progress implementing improvements. The investigation would look at Central Coast Council’s Water performance to check … [Read more...] about IPART wants to check on Council

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Shortfall of $10M from federal government

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MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

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Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

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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

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