Support to defer PEP-11 Bill “shameful”
The NSW Government has been slammed for “despicable” and “shameful” actions in State Parliament to defer the ready-to-go PEP-11 Bill. On Thursday, June 29, the Government supported a Motion from…
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Flag raising ceremony marks NAIDOC Week
Central Coast Council held a community flag-raising ceremony and morning tea on Monday, July 3, to mark NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week is an important annual event held across Australia from…
Time to get rid of unwanted chemicals
It’s time once again to get rid of those unwanted tins of paint and chemicals with Central Coast Council hosting a Chemical CleanOut event in August. This is a chance…
Collett sets high benchmark in snake milking
The Australian Reptile Park has just smashed the record of the most venomous terrestrial snakes milked in one day, since the inception of the venom program. Park staff dedicate their…
Salute to workers in community policing
Tuggerah Lakes Police District 2023 Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, June 22, to recognise work in the community done by police, unsworn staff and Volunteers in Police. This year’s…
New van for Pacific Link thanks to Bendigo
Pacific Link Housing is the owner of a new Community Connect Van thanks to Ettalong Beach Bendigo Bank. The significant contribution will strengthen Pacific Link Housing’s ability to connect with…
New high-tech equipment for firefighters
A new state-of-the-art aerial platform will be stationed on the Central Coast to assist Fire and Rescue teams tackle high-rise emergencies. The $2.5M high-tech appliance is one of four new…
Investigation into fraudulent credit card use
A man has been charged with more than 20 counts of dishonestly obtaining property by deception after an allegedly stolen credit card was used at businesses across the Central Coast….
Call for accountability of Administrator role
The Central Coast Activists Collective is calling on the NSW Government for accountability on the current role of the Administrator of Central Coast Council. Collective spokesperson Allen Slater said they…
Be part of the plastic pollution solution
July is plastic-free month, a global campaign to raise awareness about plastic pollution and ways we can minimise its use in our everyday lives. The global campaign started in Australia…
Rocket creates playful chaos in office
There was plenty of chaotic fun last week when Aussie Ark’s famous Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby joey, Rocket, paid a rare visit to head office on the Central Coast. While carer Dean…
Council’s 2023-24 Plan commits $58M for roads
Three priorities of Central Coast Council’s 2023-24 Operational Plan are maintaining road networks, caring for community open space and improving response time for development applications. The Plan was approved at…
Talks on accessing state archives
Central Coast Family History Society will host a special series of talks on July 1 about the State Archives Collection presented by Fiona Sullivan, Manager Access Services at Museums of…
Brandon’s mission to help others
Young Brandon Keene loves dogs and he also loves helping people. The 12-year-old Point Frederick youngster has found a way to combine the two by becoming an official fundraiser for…
5 Lands Walk basks in winter sunshine
The region’s largest participation event, the 5 Lands Walk held last weekend has been judged a success by walkers, volunteers and artists. The official opening night concert was held at…
Illegal firearms found at Wyoming
A man has been charged with several firearm offences following a police search. Acting on information received officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District executed a search warrant on a…
Tay-Tay and Swifty make an entrance
The Australian Reptile Park has had a bumper year of new arrivals this year, with two eastern grey kangaroo joeys, named TayTay and Swifty, being the latest bouncing bundles of…
Local students get Starstruck
Students from many Central Coast public schools recently performed at the regional music and dance extravaganza Starstruck in Newcastle. Starstruck is an annual performing arts spectacular presented by Newcastle, Hunter…
Paddle-out protest over wind farm
More than 400 residents and surfers attended a paddle-out on Sunday, June 25, to protest the wind farm planned for an area 10km off the coast from Port Stephens to…
A salute to Hayley on World Ranger Day
The Australian Reptile Park shone a light on its koala whisperer Hayley Shute on World Female Ranger Day on June 23. Shute, who is Life Sciences Manager at the Park…