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Sea change for sick turtle found at Terrigal

An endangered green turtle found weak and injured at Terrigal in August has been rehabilitated and released into Sydney Harbour. Terry the turtle has been fitted with a high-tech satellite…


Gosford High excels in HSC

Students from Gosford High School have excelled in this year’s HSC, with 10 included on the All Rounder Achievers list having attained Band 6 or Band 4 in every one…


Major boost for three Central Coast projects

Three groups with programs specifically targeting the Central Coast are among nine charities and community organisations to share in $770,000 in funding from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. Epilepsy Action Australia…



The Weekly News 5@5

Central Coast Newspaper’s Weekly News 5@5 for the third week of December 2022. In the bulletin this week: Dog walkers get a council reprieveMass save at Wamberal BeachGosford Council Chambers…



New bushfire safety centre at Pearl Beach

Pearl Beach residents and visitors now have a safe place to retreat to if threatened by bushfires with the recent opening of a Community Support Centre at the Pearl Beach…


Program encourages workers of the future

A partnership between the CSIRO and Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has been fostering students’ interest in STEM subjects for almost a year. The STEM Community Partnerships Program (STEM…


Warning to move native beehives

Owners of hives of native stingless bees in Calga, Somersby and Wyong have been warned that they need to move their hives to avoid exposure to a toxic pesticide. Australian…



Handmade quilts for families in need

Central Coast Handweavers Spinners and Textile Arts Guild has handed over 28 beautifully designed and made quilts to the NSW government’s Family and Child Protection Unit. A Guild spokesperson said…


Council closures over Christmas season

Central Coast Council offices and customer service locations will be closed over the holiday season from close of business on December 23, reopening on Monday, January 9, 2023. Customers can…


Kick start for Peat Island cultural precinct

The establishment of the Peat Island Cultural Tourism Precinct will receive a kick start with $4.99M from Round Two of the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for…








Station should be manned to be truly accessible

Despite its recent $10,000 accessibility upgrade, Point Clare station won’t be completely user friendly until it is manned full-time, according to disability carer Trish Trumm. The problem, Trumm says, is…