Premier reaffirms funds for Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
NSW Premier Chris Minns reaffirmed a $50,000 boost for Calga’s Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary during a visit to the Central Coast recently. The government pledged the money prior to this year’s…
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Harris joins in walk to school
Hundreds of Central Coast children took part in National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday, May 19, joined by parents, carers – and even some community leaders. The annual…
Safety upgrade for Ourimbah M1 interchange
A major project to improve safety at the Ourimbah M1 interchange is now underway and expected to be completed by November. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said…
Help protect Umina school’s trees
Umina Beach Public School’s plan to provide shade and shelter for students and parents has been thwarted by vandals. In 2020 parents from the school organised for 10 mature Banksia…
Riding for Disabled gets major boost
Riding for the Disabled at Somersby has received a major boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program ($7,500) and Volunteer Grants ($2,000). Funding will be used to upgrade fencing…
Become a volunteer, urges Tesch
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is calling on residents to give up their time and volunteer, with National Volunteer Week being celebrated from May 15-21. Aimed at recognising the crucial…
Lifeline looks for more volunteers
In celebration of National Volunteering Week (May 15-21), Lifeline Central Coast has shone the light on the critical role its volunteers play in giving hope and connection to people in…
Major operation to make Patonga homes safe
A row of houses at Patonga has been protected from the danger of falling rocks thanks to a State Government investment of about $1M to stabilise a steep slope and…
New home just in time for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day really was a special day for Killarney Court’s newest resident Jeanette Tuck. Having lived at a Kempsey facility for the past three years, she was unhappy there and…
Pelican saved for the second time
The Peninsula’s “Pelican Lady”, Wendy Gillespie has returned a one-year-old pelican into the wild following four days of intensive care. “This immature male pelican has had his fair share of…
Mingaletta says thanks to Indigenous Minister
Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation at Umina Beach has presented Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, with a certificate of appreciation. The certificate was delivered recently to…
Concerns over anti-social behaviour at Lake Haven library
Central Coast Council will look at all options in relation to Lake Haven Library, including adjusted opening hours, as escalating anti-social behaviour rings alarm bells. “I am increasingly concerned by…
Mangrove Mountain leads the way in energy efficiency
The Mangrove Mountain Hall is showing the region how it is done when it comes to energy efficiency. After receiving a grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program Round…
Report reveals Delta’s ‘dirty deeds’ degrading Lake Macquarie
The Hunter Community Environment Centre is calling for a rehabilitation fund of $20M per year from Lake Macquarie power stations to replace seagrass it claims has been damaged and killed…
Community meeting on proposed wind farm
A community meeting will be held on Saturday, May 20, to protest an offshore wind farm planned for an area 10km off the coast from Port Stephens to Norah Head….
Coast children set to walk to school
School children on the Central Coast will be putting on their walking shoes on Friday, May 19, to participate in National Walk Safely to School Day. The annual event encourages…
Shifting sands at The Entrance
Sand is set to be moved from the spit at The Entrance channel to re-nourish the eroded northern foreshores of Karagi Point Reserve. Central Coast Council Director Environment and Planning,…
New Marine Rescue boat passes its sea trial
A new vessel for Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes is closer to going into active service after passing its sea trial, with members being trained in the next few weeks. The…
Guide Dogs support group celebrates 40 years
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Central Coast Support Group will celebrate its 40th birthday at an anniversary lunch on Tuesday, May 23, at the Royal Hotel, Wyong, from noon-2.30pm. The volunteer support…
Future of Nissen Hut site under a cloud
As Heritage Week drew to a close, Member for The Entrance David Mehan renewed calls for the land on which the Nissen Hut at Ourimbah formerly stood to be returned…