Residents ramp up opposition to feedlot proposal
Mangrove Mountain residents have ramped up their opposition to a feedlot development proposed on the corner of Ironbark and Hershon Rds. With submissions on the controversial proposal set to close…
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Photo workshop to express ‘disability pride’
People with disability are invited to join a unique photography project designed to capture their experience of the world and give others more understanding of living with disability. Photovoice is…
Have your say to shape education reforms
Federal Member for Shortland Pat Conroy is encouraging local teachers, parents and students to have their say on the future of school education through a new national survey. It is…
Accolades for Marine Rescue volunteers
Two members of Central Coast Marine Rescue have been honoured at the Central Coast National Volunteer Week ceremony. Unit Commander, Ian Morrow, was presented with the Volunteer Manager 2023 award,…
Time to stop and reflect, says Harris
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty and Member for Wyong, David Harris, has urged Central Coast residents to stop and reflect during Reconciliation Week (May 27-June 3). The dates of…
M1 closed after vehicle caught alight
Two northbound lanes of the M1 were closed on Monday night, May 29, because of a vehicle fire at Jilliby. The alarm was raised just after 9.30pm and Rural Fire…
Walkathon to highlight pedestrian safety
Our Lady of the Rosary Shelly Beach will host a walkathon on Friday, June 2, at 10.45am to raise awareness of pedestrian safety and road safety at the school and…
Stay clear of whales on their way north
Marine Rescue is advising sea-going boaters on the Central Coast not to get too close to whales as they make their annual trip north to warmer waters. Multiple pods of…
Accolade for off-duty lifesaver following daring rescue
The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club member, Patrick Jacob, has received Surf Life Saving NSW’s Rescue of the Month award following his courageous off-duty rescue of a teenage boy in…
Coast Shelter promotes reconciliation
Coast Shelter will host its annual reconciliation event to promote unity among the community at Gosford’s Industree Group Stadium at Gosford on Thursday, June 1. The event, open to all…
MP Gordon Reid reflects on first year in office
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has reflected on the performance of the Federal Government, as the Australian Labor Party marks one year in office. Reid became Robertson’s first Labor MP…
Ladies learn to do it themselves
A three-hour do-it-yourself plumbing workshop for women was held at Mingaletta in Umina Beach on Friday, May 19, co-hosted by Benchworks founder Jenn Rochford. Participants in the workshop learnt essential…
Plugging those potholes
As complaints regarding the many potholes throughout the region continue to pour in, many are asking why Central Coast Council keeps filling holes on the same road instead of doing…
Chittaway Point man jailed over child abuse material
A man from Chittaway Point has been jailed for covertly filming children with a hidden camera. He also shared child abuse material which he downloaded and received. The 42-year-old was…
MPs have a cuppa to support Cancer Council
The Central Coast’s two Federal MPs were seen raising a cup together at Parliament House on May 25 – a cup of tea that is. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid…
Tourism promotion to boost region as winter hot-spot
Destination Central Coast is calling on all local visitor businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars, visitor attractions, tour operators and accommodation providers to get involved in the Love Central Coast Winter…
Exciting news on World Turtle Day
Aussie Ark and the Australian Reptile Park have announced the first ever mating within their population of critically endangered Manning River turtles. Appropriately, the announcement came on May 23, World…
Relief in sight for frustrated commuters
The region’s commuters are welcoming an announcement that the State Government will accept all 12 recommendations made by the Sydney Trains Review aimed at streamlining the rail service in and…
Water rates set to rise on July 1
Water rates are set to rise by just over 14 per cent on the Central Coast from July 1, with an average increase of $169 per annum predicted. While Central…
New Marine Rescue vessel arrives at Toukley base
A new vessel for Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes is now in active service after being put through its paces in a sea trial and training for senior crew and volunteers….