Whilst the forced mergers were the brain child of the former Coalition Government, the Minns Labor Government, despite a policy of giving communities a say through a plebiscite, has shown no political appetite to address any of the lingering problems.
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Registrations now open for NSW Local Democracy Webinar
Our special guest speaker will be Dr Amanda Cohn MLC, who is about to table amendments to the NSW Local Government Act in the NSW Parliament.
Final poets’ breakfast for 2023
The third and final Poets’ Breakfast will be held at Kincumber Community Centre on November 12. Local musician, writer, vocalist and teacher, Alexi Kaye, invites writers, composers and poets to come along to share their stories in a safe and supportive environment. There will be a guest poet/writer, still to […]
CEN urges community to use submission guide for Deferred Matters planning proposal
The draft planning proposal, if adopted, would undermine the planning principles at the heart of the Conservation zones within the NSW Standard Instrument.
Webinar: restoring local democracy in NSW
Central Coast Friends of Democracy and The Point ESG News Site will present a state-wide webinar at 7pm on Wednesday, 15 November to discuss what lies ahead for the councils that were forcibly merged in 2016. Special guest speaker will be Dr. Amanda Cohn, Greens MLC, who is currently proposing amendments to the NSW Local Government Act […]
If a tree falls in the forest
and when all the creatures come out at night
to see their home decimated , piled up , no longer upright
the empty forest gaping like a wound bathed in moonlight
Deep ecology weekend coming up
Experiential deep ecology workshops have helped thousands around the world experience profound connections with the more-than-human world. Many of you will know, or know of, John Seed. Founder of the Rainforest Information Centre, he has been devoted to the conservation of nature for more than 40 years. His experiential deep ecology workshops […]
Coast community inspired to ‘Nail Net Zero’
Four events are planned for the Central Coast and organisers – Climate Future, the Narara Eco Village, The Point ESG News Site, Future Sooner, the Community Environment Network and Rising Tide – are encouraging the whole community to join in.
Editorial – grieving for reconciliation and peace
Then there is the evil of Hamas and Netanyahu’s Israel – both evil.
Reclaim the Night at The Entrance
CCDVC is aiming for a community-friendly event at The Entrance with market stalls, food trucks and live entertainment.