Reduce the size of our LGA, says former Mayor
Former Wyong Mayor and State Member for the Entrance Bob Graham says the answer to Central Coast Council’s problems is to shrink the size of the Local Government Area (LGA)….
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RYSS closes youth hub
Regional Youth Support Service (RYSS) has been forced to close its Central Coast Youth Hub for 12-25-year-olds in Erina St, Gosford. The hub was a two-year funded Safer Communities program…
SES fields hundreds of calls as storms wreak havoc
Central Coast SES units received almost 600 requests for assistance between Thursday, April 4, and Sunday evening, April 7, as severe storms caused damage and flooding around the region. Teams…
New home for woodturners club
The Central Coast Woodturners have a new workshop in the old Guide Hall at 8 Ourimbah Creek Rd, Ourimbah. After having to vacate their previous workshop due to dramatic rent…
Flooding around Chittaway to be reassessed
Chittaway Point was put on evacuation warning on Friday, April 5, as torrential rain pummelled the Central Coat and the Wyong River continued to rise. The warning followed notification of…
Sporting grounds close in wake of storm
Due to the intense weather and heavy rainfall, all Central Coast sporting fields were closed for use from 2pm Friday for the duration of the weekend of April 6 and…
SES set to help through weather event
Following heavy rainfall and strong wind predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the State Emergency Services (SES) has issued specific advice to Central Coast communities most susceptible to weather damage….
Flood warning for Chittaway Point
The NSW SES issued a warning about predicted possible flooding on the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake at Chittaway Point on Friday, April 5. Residents were advised to monitor warnings…
Heart warming Easter tradition spans three decades
In a heartwarming tradition spanning three decades, Mounties Group once again spread joy throughout local communities with their annual Bunny Run. This special initiative which unfolded last week across the…
Writer’s festival Ripple Effect for youngsters
Ripples, the Words on the Waves Writers Festival Kids and Schools Program, has launched a short story competition for the budding writers and dreamers of the Central Coast. The region’s…
Liberals endorse Small as candidate for Dobell
Central Coast businessman Brendan Small has been endorsed as the Liberal candidate for the Federal seat of Dobell. Small, the managing director of a local manufacturing business, has raised his…
Bligh joins Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Board
Phillip Bligh has joined the Board of Toukley Neighbourhood Centre, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in Aboriginal matters with reconciliation being at the heart of his work. He…
Smart energy talk at Umina
Umina Community Group (UCG) will hold its second free community smart energy talk on Monday, April 29, at Umina Surf Life Saving Club. The group has collaborated with other community…
Epic flight for Tracey and James
Killcare resident James Moline is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime at the age of 79. A qualified seaplane pilot and member of the Seaplane Pilots of…
$5.4M upgrade for Wyong TAFE
The NSW Government is set to invest $5.4M to upgrade the campus infrastructure at Wyong TAFE and improve digital connectivity to support the skills needs of the community. The investment…
Aboriginal flag raising a milestone for Patonga
On Saturday, March 23, the Patonga community celebrated a significant milestone in its recent history with the raising of the Aboriginal flag alongside the Australian flag at the Patonga Progress…
Quiet Easter on the water
Photo: Steven Constantine Despite an influx of boaters on Brisbane Water over Easter, Marine Rescue Central Coast reported few call-outs during the long weekend. Radio operators manned the Point Clare…
Robertson photo comp on again
The Robertson Photography Competition will take place this year, with photographers of all levels encouraged to enter. Launched last year by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid, the inaugural competition…
‘Koalia’ – a new realm and sovereignty for the region
APRIL 2024 In an audacious move that has left the rest of NSW and indeed, Australia, bemused and befuddled, the Central Coast region has initiated the first constitutional steps towards…
Culture and food scene booming
Editorial: The Central Coast is blossoming into a vibrant cultural hub; a transformation that reflects the creativity, diversity and culinary excellence of our community. This renaissance is particularly evident in…