October’s rainfall exceeds 160mm
October finished with rainfall of almost two and a half times the Peninsula’s average for the month.Rain in the last week of the month, including falls of 99mm recorded on October 26 and 28mm on…
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Author distributes Spanish flu book locally
An Empire Bay author is distributing her new book about the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic through local bookshops, as well as nationally.Ms Trish Skehan said her book “Frontline of the Pandemic” contained letters and reports,…
Driver airlifted to Sydney after Umina accident
A 25-year-old driver has been airlifted by CareFlight helicopter after her car was struck by another vehicle while reversing her car in Umina on Friday, October 23. The woman sustained injuries and fractures to her…
Government won’t ‘bail out’ Council, says Crouch
The NSW Government will not bail out Central Coast Council from its financial mismanagement, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch said last week.“There will be no State funding or legislative exemptions,” he…
Council seeks $100M loan ‘to maintain liquidity’
Central Coast Council has announced it “is in a serious financial situation and faces an immediate and serious liquidity issue”.It is looking to borrow up to $100 million to maintain liquidity in the short term,…
Not clear whether Murphy was advised of financial crisis
It is not clear whether chief executive Mr Gary Murphy was made aware of the extent of the council’s financial crisis by staff before the notice of motion was submitted for the agenda for last…
West Ward councillor response to council financial crisis
The three West Ward councillors who represent the Peninsula, Cr Chris Holstein, Cr Richard Mehrtens and Cr Troy Marquart, , have taken differing stances on the Council’s financial crisis.At the October 13 council meeting, Cr…
Peninsula has highest numbers of elderly, says report
The Peninsula has suburbs with the largest number of people aged 65 and over of any suburbs on the Coast, according to a report given to the Central Coast Council’s Social Inclusion Advisory Committee and…
Heritage ferry has its engine replaced
A heritage ferry still in active service locally has had its engine replaced.The Codock II, owned and operated by Central Coast Ferries, now has a “new” Gardner 5LW diesel engine.The old Gardner 5LW engine, which…
Wheelchair converted to multi-purpose cart
A local aged care provider has converted an unused wheelchair into a multi-purpose cart.The cart has been used at Blue Wave Living in Woy Woy as a drinks trolley and as an ice-cream cart.“What started…