Media Releases 2012

  • Mayor inspects latest works to improve the lakes

    22 Feb 2012

    Work is underway on the foreshore of Tuggerah Lake to help improve the natural areas around the lake.

  • Mayor calls for State Roads maintenance to be fully funded

    21 Feb 2012

    Council is calling on the State Government to fully fund roadside maintenance on all State Roads in the Shire.

  • Improvements to Tigers' home

    14 Feb 2012

    One of Wyong Shire's most popular ovals will soon sport a new look, thanks to drainage improvements.

  • Family history research room

    13 Feb 2012

    Geneology enthusiasts now have a special research room on the NSW Central Coast, to help them study their family history.

  • New ramp a winner for ratepayers and boat users

    3 Feb 2012

    It was all smiles as Mayor Bob Graham officially opened the new boat ramp at Sunshine Reserve Chittway Point. Great work from Council staff saved more than $60,000 in construction costs.

  • For the love of Music! events

    2 Feb 2012

    This February there will be a range of events for young people to advance their skills, abilities and talents as part of Wyong Shire Council’s For the love of Music! program.

  • Council’s support of tourism bears fruit

    1 Feb 2012

    Wyong Shire Council’s support of Central Coast Tourism has been rewarded with more than $64,000 in funding for four projects in the Shire as part of the State Government’s recently announced tourism development grants.

  • Council praises Mingara for fundraising efforts

    25 Jan 2012

    Wyong Shire Council has congratulated Mingara on their fantastic efforts in raising $10,000 for the flood affected region of Lockyer Valley.

  • Alison Road improved in time for new school year

    23 Jan 2012

    Wyong Shire Council is nearing completion of an upgrade to a 530 metre section of Alison Road, Wyong.

  • Sporting stalwart is leading citizen

    20 Jan 2012

    A former world ranked athlete, coach and sports administrator is Wyong Shire's Citizen of the Year.

  • Water Main works – Main Road, Toukley

    19 Jan 2012

    Council will be carrying out essential water main works in Main Rd Toukley bounded by the intersections of Yaralla Road and Canton Beach Road.

  • Council introduces Community Matching Fund

    18 Jan 2012

    Applications are now open for Wyong Shire Council’s Community Matching Fund, which aims to support local priorities and the valuable work done by our community groups.

  • Creating art is child’s play

    17 Jan 2012

    Children from the Killarney Vale and Ourimbah Kids Clubs will be creating original art work next week that will become a permanent feature at the Treelands Care and Education Centre in Wyong.

  • New facilities for Care & Education Centres

    16 Jan 2012

    An amphitheatre, hand crafted artwork and a new sandpit are just some of the new features to be included in a $60,000 upgrade of Wyong Shire Council’s Treelands Care and Education Centre.

  • Art on display at the Lakeside

    11 Jan 2012

    To help the development of local artists and designers, Council recently partnered with Lakeside Shopping Centre in turning an empty shopfront into a gallery and art studio.

  • New recruitment process is child’s play

    9 Jan 2012

    In an effort to improve child care services, Wyong Shire Council’s six Care & Education centres will have seven high-quality trainees start work on 23 January, thanks to a new selection process.

  • Generous donations help homeless animals

    9 Jan 2012

    Thanks to the generosity of Central Coast pet lovers, Council’s Animal Care Facility is overflowing with food, toys, beds and blankets for homeless dogs and cats.