New name for Coastlink Lodge
One of Coastlink’s most popular accommodation venues has been renamed Roberts Lodge in honour of the organisation’s longest-serving board member, Helen Roberts. The renaming was made official at a ceremony…
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Coastal Surge film festival highlights local talent
The inaugural Central Coast Surge Film Festival was held at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on Thursday, June 29 to the great pleasure of local filmgoers. The sold-out red carpet event…
Crouch launches petition to save travel card
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch, alongside the NSW Nationals and regional Liberals, has launched a petition to save the Regional Seniors Travel Card. Crouch said he hopes the petition will…
Tesch reflects on the government’s first 100 days
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has reflected on the achievements of the Minns Labor State Government during its first 100 days in office. In what she described as “a busy…
Council adopts flood plan for Peninsula
Central Coast Council has adopted the Woy Woy Peninsula Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMSP), setting out measures to prepare for future flooding events. The plan will serve as…
Four community projects receive funding
Four organisations are to share in $12,683.85 of funding through the latest round of Central Coast Council’s Community Support Grant program. Tuggerah Lakes Art Society will receive $2,655.55 for its…
Vandalism spree sees public toilets closed
A vandalism spree involving everything from deliberately lit fires to smears of faeces has forced the closure of several public toilets, with Central Coast Council calling for witnesses from the…
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…
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…