If you miss the Central Coast Express Advocate on a Wednesday, catch up with the Mayor by viewing his weekly Shirewide column online.
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Thinking of running for Council?
16 May 2012
Over the next few months, information sessions will be held for prospective Council candidates at September's Local Government election.
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Remember the volunteers
9 May 2012
It's almost National Volunteer Week, the perfect time to reflect on the wonderful work these people do in our community.
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Budget on display
2 May 2012
Council’s Draft Strategic Plan is now on public exhibition, and I encourage everyone in the community to have a look through the document and review the key areas.
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Vale Bob Butt
18 Apr 2012
Late last week, I was saddened to hear of the death of one of Wyong Shire Council's great stalwarts in Bob Butt.
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Shire well represented on Tourism Board
14 Mar 2012
Wyong Shire's Representation on the Central Coast Tourism Board has now overtaken Gosford's.
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Country Music Festival delivers economic boom
7 Mar 2012
Estimates are the Central Coast Country Music Festival will inject more than $8 million into the local economy.
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Recognition for lifesaving movement long overdue
29 Feb 2012
As a former President of Toowoon Bay Surf Lifesaving Club and a proud patron of the Shelly Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, I have seen first hand the dedication of the volunteer lifesavers.
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A breakwall at The Entrance wouldn't work
22 Feb 2012
Recently, I've read letters in the press questioning why Council won't get on and just construct a breakwall at The Entrance.
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The Pacific solution
8 Feb 2012
The future of the Pacific Highway through Wyong was the topic of a public meeting I recently attended with NSW Roads and Ports Minister, Duncan Gay and Wyong MP, Darren Webber.
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Canberra talks
1 Feb 2012
Next week, I will travel to Canberra with General Manager, Michael Whittaker, for important discussions with two senior Federal Ministers.
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Season's greetings
21 Dec 2011
It's that time of year when we tuck into the Christmas turkey and surround ourselves with the most important people in our lives.
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Shelly Beach surf club continues proud history
23 Nov 2011
Recently, I had the honour of opening the new Shelly Beach Surf Club, alongside Federal Member for Dobell, Craig Thomson.
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Australia Day Awards
2 Nov 2011
Nominate an unsung hero in our community.
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Masterplanning for Ourimbah town centre
19 Oct 2011
Find out about this great initiative to build an education and training precinct.
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Water restrictions
12 Oct 2011
Easing of water restrictions is being discussed on the Central Coast.
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Outrage at senseless vandalism
5 Oct 2011
Months of work has gone up in smoke with vandals setting fire to an important stream bank rehabilitation site, causing tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage.
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'Hi' from the Mayor
28 Sep 2011
It's an honour to return as Wyong Mayor after spending the past year in the deputy's chair.
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NSW Budget hopes
7 Sep 2011
Wyong Road traffic snarls are under the spotlight.
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The missing link
1 Sep 2011
A missing section of Wyong Shire's shared pathway network was the subject of a meeting with the state members for The Entrance and Wyong.
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Big pipeline to open
24 Aug 2011
The NSW Central Coast is likely to have enough water supply for 30 years thanks to a big infrastructure project.